Steve Pessah
About Steve Pessah
Steve Pessah is the Director of Product Management at StraighterLine, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in product management, particularly in the EdTech industry, and has held various roles at companies such as American Kennel Club and Verizon.
Current Role at StraighterLine
Steve Pessah currently serves as the Director of Product Management at StraighterLine, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, focusing on delivering successful minimum viable products (MVPs) while ensuring a clear path for future iterations. His work emphasizes measuring success and maintaining a long-term vision for product development.
Previous Experience at Vantage Point
Before joining StraighterLine, Steve worked at Vantage Point as the Director of Product from 2020 to 2021. This role was conducted remotely and involved managing product initiatives and strategies for the company during his one-year tenure.
Professional Background in Product Management
Steve has a diverse background in product management, having held various roles in notable organizations. He worked at the American Kennel Club in several capacities, including Director of Product from 2018 to 2020 and Senior Product Manager from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes positions at Verizon as Product Lead and AppFirst, where he progressed from Marketing Intern to Junior Product Manager.
Education and Specialization
Steve Pessah studied at the University of Delaware, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from 2005 to 2009. He specializes in leading product strategy and development for B2B SaaS, B2B2C/Marketplaces Platforms, and dashboards and internal tools. His expertise extends to the EdTech industry and data management solutions.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout his career, Steve has been recognized for his ability to create valuable and scalable products by understanding user needs and business drivers. He focuses on delivering successful MVPs and has a proven track record in product strategy and development across various sectors.