Ted J.
About Ted J.
Ted J. serves as the Sr. Director of PM Messaging+AI at RingCentral, where he leads product strategy and execution for messaging and AI software products. He has a diverse background in product management, finance, and strategic partnerships, with previous roles at companies such as MURAL, PopSQL, and Symantec.
Current Role at RingCentral
Ted J. serves as the Senior Director of Product Management for Messaging and AI at RingCentral. He has been in this role since 2022, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into messaging products to enhance customer experience. Ted leads the product strategy and execution for RingCentral's messaging and AI software products, which are designed for businesses of all sizes.
Previous Experience at RingCentral
Ted J. has held multiple positions at RingCentral prior to his current role. He worked as the Group Product Manager for Collaboration from 2015 to 2019, and as the Director of Product Management from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was involved in Strategy and Corporate Development from 2014 to 2015 and served as Principal at RingCentral Ventures from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Ted J. studied at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, completing the High Impact Leadership Program in 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Furthermore, he completed the Coding for Managers program at Product School in 2017 and participated in the Growth Series at Reforge in 2019.
Investment and Advisory Roles
In addition to his work at RingCentral, Ted J. is an Angel Investor at Portal Venture Partners, a position he has held since 2022. He was also an Angel Investor at PopSQL from 2021 to 2024. His experience in investment roles complements his extensive background in product management and corporate strategy.
Early Career and Other Roles
Ted J. began his career at Symantec, where he held various roles including Financial Analyst, Senior Analyst in Corporate Strategy, and Corporate Development Analyst from 2010 to 2014. He also interned at Dolby Laboratories and UBS, gaining experience in financial analysis and corporate planning. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors for Leap - Arts In Education from 2014 to 2017.