Richard Liebrecht
About Richard Liebrecht
Richard Liebrecht is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product strategy and management across various organizations, including Jane.app and Jobber. He has a background in communications and has contributed to significant projects, such as leading partnerships and conducting large-scale surveys to inform product development.
Work at jane.app
Richard Liebrecht serves as a Senior Product Manager at Jane.app, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on mentoring other product managers, emphasizing effective customer discovery techniques. He drives insight to action throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that the product development process aligns with user needs. Richard also designed and deployed a survey to over 5000 clinics, achieving a ~5% response rate, which provided critical insights into clinic owners' pain points and priorities.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Richard worked as a Product Manager at Jobber from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he led Jobber's first Google partnership and API integration, demonstrating his capability in establishing significant collaborations. He also worked at Humi as a Senior Product Manager for one month in 2022, where he implemented 1-week product discovery sprints to enhance product development efficiency. His experience in product management spans several years and various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Richard Liebrecht studied at The University of Winnipeg, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education at Red River College Polytechnic, achieving a Creative Communications diploma in Broadcast Production from 2003 to 2005. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in communication and media, which complements his expertise in product management.
Background in Marketing and Public Relations
Before transitioning into product management, Richard gained experience in marketing and public relations. He worked as a Marketing Strategist at Incite from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Public Relations Manager at The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Reporter at Sun Media from 2008 to 2010. This diverse background has equipped him with skills in communication and strategy.
Startup and Innovation Initiatives
Richard founded a startup called Ally Engine, which secured pre-seed funding to utilize GraphAI for uncovering referral and relationship-building opportunities within Salesforce data. This initiative reflects his commitment to innovation and leveraging technology to enhance business processes. His involvement in startup ventures showcases his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to drive new ideas forward.