Mitch La Poff
About Mitch La Poff
Mitch La Poff is the Lead Product Manager at Hinge, where he focuses on developing product strategies that integrate Generative AI to improve user experiences. He has a background in public policy and business from the University of Michigan and has held various product management roles at companies such as Navigant and LendUp.
Work at Hinge
Mitch La Poff has held multiple roles at Hinge, starting as the first Product Manager in 2017. He contributed significantly to the company's growth during his tenure, which lasted until 2020. After a brief hiatus, he returned to Hinge in 2022 as Lead Product Manager. In this role, he leads the development of Core Experience product strategies, with a focus on integrating Generative AI to enhance user experiences. His efforts have been instrumental in Hinge's evolution into one of the largest dating platforms globally.
Education and Expertise
Mitch La Poff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied Public Policy and Business. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both analytical and strategic thinking, which he applies in his product management roles. His expertise in product strategy and user experience design is evident in his work at Hinge and previous positions.
Background
Before joining Hinge, Mitch La Poff worked at Navigant as a Management Consultant from 2014 to 2016 in New York City. He then transitioned to a Senior Management Consultant role at Navigant from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes a position as Product Manager at LendUp for seven months in 2013-2014 in San Francisco. This diverse background in consulting and product management has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.
Achievements
Mitch La Poff played a pivotal role in Hinge's acquisition by Match Group, contributing to the app's growth into a leading dating platform. His leadership in product management has been vital during Hinge's significant growth phase, particularly through the integration of innovative technologies like Generative AI to improve user experiences.