Patrick Presto
About Patrick Presto
Patrick Presto serves as the Director of Product and Product Lead for the Payments and Subscription Platform at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in product management, having worked at various companies including Square, Kickstarter, and Blink Health.
Work at The New York Times
Patrick Presto serves as the Director of Product and Product Lead for the Payments and Subscription Platform at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's digital revenue strategies. In this role, he leads a team that manages payment and subscription APIs, orchestrating over 1 billion dollars in revenue. His expertise in product management and platform development supports The New York Times' efforts to enhance user experience and streamline payment processes.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Presto holds a Master’s Degree in Design and Technology from New York University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, completing his studies in 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and technology, which he applies in his product management roles.
Background
Patrick Presto has a diverse professional background in product management and design. He began his career at Square, where he worked in various roles from 2010 to 2016, including support and risk compliance. He has also held positions at organizations such as Kickstarter, Blink Health, and Shapeways, where he focused on product development and strategy. His experience spans multiple sectors, including commerce and technology, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining The New York Times, Patrick Presto worked at several notable companies. He was a Group Product Manager and Senior Product Manager at Kickstarter from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as Product Lead and Senior Product Manager at Blink Health for one year. He also gained experience as a Product Development and Strategy professional at Shapeways in 2017. His early career included roles at the Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute, where he contributed to product design and innovation.