Aaron Friedman
About Aaron Friedman
Aaron Friedman is a Sr. Manager of Strategic Operations at OpenSea, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product operations and management, having held various roles at companies such as Lyft, Facebook, and Affirm.
Work at OpenSea
Aaron Friedman has been serving as the Senior Manager of Strategic Operations at OpenSea since 2023. He operates remotely from Portland, Oregon. In this role, he focuses on driving cross-functional programs that involve collaboration between Product/Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, and external partners. Prior to this position, he worked in Product Operations at OpenSea starting in 2022, where he contributed to various operational initiatives.
Previous Experience at Lyft
Aaron Friedman held multiple roles at Lyft from 2013 to 2018. He began as a Customer Support Associate for four months in 2013, followed by a three-year tenure as Trust & Safety Manager. He then transitioned to the role of Partner Manager in Business Operations for one year and concluded his time at Lyft as the Autonomous Operations Manager in 2018. During his time at Lyft, he was involved in creating operational functions and managing safety protocols.
Experience at Other Companies
Friedman has held various positions in notable companies. He worked as a Product Operations Manager at Facebook from 2019 to 2021 and at Affirm from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he co-founded Passenger AI, where he served as Head of Product for one year. He also worked at Yammer, Inc. as a Trainer for one year, focusing on employee training and development.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Friedman earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oregon, studying from 2005 to 2009. He also attended the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon, where he achieved his degree in History. His educational background supports his expertise in operations and product management, particularly in leading the testing, release, and iteration of new products.