Jake Winett MBA, Dasm
About Jake Winett MBA, Dasm
Jake Winett is the Vice President of Product Marketing at Mindbody, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various leadership roles in product marketing and software development at companies such as Sony Pictures Entertainment, Microsoft, and Leia Inc.
Current Role at Mindbody
Jake Winett serves as the Vice President of Product Marketing at Mindbody, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has implemented new processes to scale the product marketing function across a diverse portfolio of over 25 products and more than 50 product managers. His leadership has contributed to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the product marketing team, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Prior to his current role, Jake Winett worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment as Vice President of Direct to Consumer & Advanced Platforms from 2011 to 2017. During his six-year tenure in Culver City, California, he focused on developing consumer-facing strategies and advanced platform initiatives that enhanced the company's direct-to-consumer offerings.
Career at Microsoft
Jake Winett held the position of Director for Worldwide Industry Solutions in Media & Entertainment at Microsoft from 2006 to 2011. His responsibilities included recruiting, funding, and supporting partners to launch enterprise media solutions built on Microsoft’s Azure platform. This role involved significant collaboration with various stakeholders in the media and entertainment sector.
Educational Background
Jake Winett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Electronic Arts from California State University, Long Beach. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive MBA from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product marketing and management.
Experience in Software Development and Quality Assurance
Earlier in his career, Jake Winett worked as a Software QA Engineer at Autodesk from 1994 to 1997. He also served as the Head of Software Products & Platforms at Leia Inc. from 2017 to 2020. His experience in software development and quality assurance has contributed to his understanding of product lifecycle management and the importance of quality in product offerings.