Vince Aidoo
About Vince Aidoo
Vince Aidoo is a Senior Product Manager at Prolific, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in product management and research, with previous roles at McDonald's, R/GA, and various other organizations, alongside a strong academic foundation in Economics and Innovation Management.
Current Role at Prolific
Vince Aidoo serves as a Senior Product Manager at Prolific, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on product development and management, leveraging his extensive experience in launching digital products across various platforms, including App, Web, and Kiosk. His current work involves driving product strategy and ensuring that user needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience at McDonald's
Prior to his role at Prolific, Vince Aidoo worked at McDonald's for a total of two years, first as an Associate Product Manager from 2019 to 2021 and then as a Product Manager from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included overseeing product development initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences in both the London and Chicago markets.
Education and Expertise
Vince Aidoo holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Sussex, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Arts in Innovation Management from Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, completing his studies from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he participated in the Y Combinator Summer 2019 batch, a notable startup accelerator program, which further enriched his expertise in product management and innovation.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Vince Aidoo has held significant leadership roles, including serving as President of the Black Product Managers Network for the Europe Region from 2022 to 2023. This position allowed him to advocate for diversity and inclusion within the product management field. He also contributed as an Advisor at Central Saint Martins for four months in 2019, where he provided insights into product management and innovation.
Background and Early Career
Vince Aidoo began his career in marketing as a Marketing Executive at Toynbee Hall in 2013. He later transitioned to a role as Digital Campaign Manager at News UK, where he worked from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, he founded manISH, where he served as CEO for one year. His early career experiences laid a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in product management.