Chris Clarke
About Chris Clarke
Chris Clarke serves as the Vice President of Product & Design at Second Nature, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in product management across various companies, he has a strong background in launching innovative products and advocating for human-centered design.
Work at Second Nature
Chris Clarke serves as the Vice President of Product & Design at Second Nature since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions within the PropTech industry. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and design strategies that align with the company's objectives. Clarke's leadership aims to enhance customer experiences and drive growth through effective product management.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Second Nature, Chris Clarke held several significant positions in product management. He was the Vice President of Product, Platform at Rocket Companies from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Fidelity Investments as Vice President of Product, Money Movement & Payments from 2019 to 2021. His career also includes roles at Capital One, where he served as Director of Product for Digital Commerce & Capital One Labs and Senior Product Manager for Capital One Labs.
Educational Background
Chris Clarke earned his Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts and Design from James Madison University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Additionally, he completed an Executive Education program in Design Thinking at Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design.
Expertise in Product Development
Chris Clarke has extensive experience in launching and scaling innovative products and services, particularly for the U.S. military. He advocates for human-centered design and emphasizes the importance of service-oriented tech stacks in product development. His focus on growth business models reflects his commitment to creating products that address real customer needs.
Career at L-3 Communications
Clarke's early career included multiple roles at L-3 Communications, where he worked from 2003 to 2012. He served as Multimedia Project Manager for the Department of Defense, Technical Director for Army.mil, and Senior Product Manager. His time at L-3 Communications contributed to his foundational skills in product management and technical direction.