Aaron Smith
Product Management and Development Lead (Contract) @Linus Media Group
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Product Management and Development Lead (Contract) @Linus Media Group
Carlsbad, CA, US
Develop product strategy and roadmapsDirect end-to-end product development — from concept and industrial design through engineering, ODM collaboration, validation, and retail launch.Negotiate partnerships and licensing agreements to differentiate the brand and secure premium positioning.Build and lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, support, operations) to scale operations and ensure product quality, user experience, and profitability.
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ABOUT AARON SMITH
I am a product leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and growth in the gaming hardware and consumer electronics industry. While specializing in audio I also have experience with gaming controllers and the automotive industry. Over my career I\'ve scaled product lines from concept to retail success globally, generating over $2B in retail revenue. At Corsair I led global teams across product management, engineering, and marketing as the Sr. Director of Audio Product management, development, and marketing. Prior to joining Corsair I co-founded LucidSound, growing the company from a 2 person operation to selling gaming headsets in major retailers globally, and finally to acquisition by PowerA.My experience spans:Product Strategy and Roadmaps - Building multi-year roadmaps that balance user experience, technical feasibility, and market trends.Go-to-Market Execution - launched dozens of products with proven success in retail, licensing, and channel partnerships.Partnership and Licensing - secured deals at multiple companies with major gaming and technology licensors including Xbox, PlayStation, Dolby, DTS, and other leading brands. Team Leadership - managed multi-disciplinary global teams to deliver award winning products on time, within budget, and at scale.Managing P&L - managed unit and project budgets for both CapEx and OpEx including margins and revenue.
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