Justin Key
About Justin Key
Justin Key is a Staff Product Manager at Gather, where he leads product development for virtual office and meeting experiences. He has extensive experience in product management, having previously worked at Amazon and other organizations, contributing to significant growth in user engagement.
Current Role at Gather
Justin Key serves as the Staff Product Manager at Gather, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads product development for Gather's virtual office and meeting experience. His focus includes cross-surface integration for both mobile and desktop applications. Under his management, Gather has grown to over 10 million users, reflecting his significant contributions to key product portfolios.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Justin Key has extensive experience at Amazon, where he held several key roles. He worked as a Principal in Product Management for Tech at Prime Video for five months in 2020. Following that, he served as a Senior Manager in Product Management & Engineering for 3D & AR Virtual Try-On for one year. Additionally, he was a Senior Manager for Product & Program Management at Prime Video for three months and a Senior Product Manager - Tech for Prime Video Direct for four years, from 2016 to 2020.
Educational Background
Justin Key holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Texas McCombs School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from Hampden-Sydney College. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product management and development.
Career Path and Early Roles
Before his tenure at Gather and Amazon, Justin Key held various positions in different organizations. He was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 2007 and worked as a Business Analyst at BearingPoint from 2008 to 2009. He also served as a Senior Associate at PwC, where he focused on Advisory in Strategy, Operations, and Business Technology from 2010 to 2012, and as a Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2014.
Contributions to the Metaverse Vision
Justin Key is involved in shaping Gather's vision towards building the Metaverse. His contributions are highlighted in the company's blog posts, where he plays a key role in defining the strategic direction and product development that aligns with this innovative concept.