Branden Neish
About Branden Neish
Branden Neish serves as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Weave, where he focuses on user experience and design. He has held various leadership roles in product management and development across multiple companies, contributing significantly to the fintech sector and startup growth.
Current Role at Weave
Branden Neish serves as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Weave, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on product development and technology strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech and product sectors. Prior to this, he was the Chief Product Officer at Weave for nine months, starting in 2022.
Previous Experience at Progressive Leasing
Before joining Weave, Branden Neish worked at Progressive Leasing as the Vice President of Products and Integration from 2014 to 2016. During his time in Draper, Utah, he contributed to product strategy and integration processes, enhancing the company's offerings in the leasing sector.
Educational Background
Branden Neish studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design and German from 1996 to 2001. He graduated as the top student from the School of Technology. Additionally, he completed an MBA at Harvard Business School from 2006 to 2008, focusing on General Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Product Development.
Career in Product Management
Branden Neish has a strong background in product management, having held various leadership roles. He was the Senior Product Manager at Ancestry.com from 2011 to 2013 and the CEO of Agemni from 2016 to 2019. His experience includes leading product-led growth initiatives in fintech, which significantly increased company valuation.
Design and Engineering Background
Branden Neish has a solid foundation in design and engineering. He worked as a Senior Creative Designer at General Motors from 2001 to 2006, focusing on car design. He also completed coursework in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah from 1993 to 1994, which complements his industrial design expertise.