Maida Kasper
About Maida Kasper
Maida Kasper serves as the VP of Product & Growth at Litmus, where she focuses on fostering high-performing teams in the tech industry. With a strong background in marketplace dynamics and B2B SaaS, she has held various leadership roles at Upwork and is dedicated to mentoring others in the field.
Current Role at Litmus
Maida Kasper serves as the Vice President of Product and Growth at Litmus, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leading product development and growth strategies, leveraging her extensive experience in the tech industry. Kasper is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes collaboration and innovation, aiming to deliver impactful results in product offerings.
Previous Experience at Upwork
Kasper has a significant history with Upwork, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as the Director of Product for Enterprise in 2019 for eight months, and later as Senior Director of Product, International Expansion in 2022 for eleven months. Additionally, she worked as Senior Director of Product, Growth from 2019 to 2022 and as Senior Product Manager, Enterprise from 2016 to 2019. Her tenure at Upwork included leading high-impact product teams and initiatives.
Educational Background
Maida Kasper holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Notre Dame de Namur University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in product management and growth within the tech sector.
Career Background
Before her roles at Upwork and Litmus, Kasper worked at Bank of America as an Assistant Vice President in various capacities, including Business Development Manager and Financial Center Manager. She also served as Account/Business Manager at School of Thought, Inc. from 2010 to 2013 and as Engagement Manager at Elance-oDesk from 2013 to 2015. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of marketplace dynamics and B2B SaaS.
Commitment to Mentorship
Kasper is actively involved in mentoring within the tech community. Since 2020, she has served as a mentor at Manara, where she supports individuals seeking to excel in the tech industry. Her dedication to uplifting others reflects her belief in building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive environment for growth.