Darren Wilson
About Darren Wilson
Darren Wilson serves as the Chief Product Officer at Soul Machines, where he has implemented a design-first approach to product development since 2022. With a background in user experience and design, he has held various leadership roles in companies like Intel Corporation and Golden Arm Inc., contributing significantly to funding and product transformation in the AI sector.
Current Role at Soul Machines
Darren Wilson serves as the Chief Product Officer at Soul Machines, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing a design-first approach in product development. He aligns the product engineering team to ensure the delivery of core products at scale. His leadership is instrumental in adapting the company's platform to meet the evolving needs of the Generative AI landscape.
Previous Experience at Soul Machines
Before becoming Chief Product Officer, Darren Wilson worked at Soul Machines as the VP of User Experience from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in securing $140 million through three rounds of funding. He also led the transformation of AI research projects into scalable SaaS products, which resulted in consistent quarter-on-quarter user growth.
Professional Background
Darren Wilson has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Partner at Golden Arm Inc. from 2016 to 2019 and held positions at Intel Corporation, including Creative Director and Design Director. His experience also includes roles at OpenedHand, PWC, and Fjord, where he contributed to design and user experience initiatives.
Education and Qualifications
Darren Wilson studied at Tower Hamlets 6th Form College from 1990 to 1992. He later attended London Guildhall University from 1993 to 1996, where he achieved a BA (Hons) in Design and Communication. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in product design and user experience.