Casey Haakenson
About Casey Haakenson
Casey Haakenson serves as the VP of Product, Revenue, and Growth at Marco Polo, where he leads a team focused on designing and evaluating numerous experiments weekly. With a background in engineering and product management, he has successfully driven revenue growth from zero to double-digit millions through strategic initiatives.
Current Role at Marco Polo
Casey Haakenson serves as the Vice President of Product, Revenue, and Growth at Marco Polo since 2016. In this role, Casey leads a team focused on designing and evaluating a high volume of experiments on a weekly basis. The position involves tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to the CEO and board, as well as creating strategic business models and making predictions for the organization.
Previous Experience at Roost
Prior to joining Marco Polo, Casey co-founded Roost and served as the Head of Product from 2008 to 2016. During this eight-year tenure, Casey was instrumental in developing the product vision and strategy, contributing to the overall growth and direction of the company within the Greater New York City Area.
Engineering Background
Casey Haakenson has a strong engineering background, having worked as a Senior Software Engineer at F5 Networks from 1999 to 2006 for seven years, and at SchemaLogic for one year from 2007 to 2008. This experience provided a foundation in software development and engineering principles, which has been beneficial in product management roles.
Education and Training at Y Combinator
Casey studied at Y Combinator, focusing on startups, and completed the S14 program in 2014 over a period of 11 months. This experience provided valuable insights into startup dynamics and growth strategies, which have been applied in subsequent roles.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
Throughout Casey's career, significant achievements include leading initiatives that grew revenue from zero to double-digit millions. This growth was achieved through strategic product initiatives and the establishment of a dedicated growth team consisting of engineers, product managers, and data scientists.