Andrew Clapp

About Andrew Clapp

Innovative leader with the experience of a fortune 500 executive and the scrappiness of a start-up CEO. Product & strategy leader building AI-powered products end to end.AI Product Leader | Startup Founder | Workflow Automation Architect | Generative AI Systems BuilderFounder and technical executive with deep expertise in **AI workflow automation**,**product leadership**, and **creative machine learning systems**. Experienced in building AI-powered products from zero to launch, leading cross-functional teams, and translating complex technical systems into human-centered tools. Combines startup agility with enterprise-level strategy. Skilled at identifying market opportunities where AI amplifies human capability. Known for “vibe coding” — rapid AI workflow prototyping for creative and operational automation.**Career highlights:**- Founded and scaled multiple LLM and automation-focused startups- Delivered production-ready AI voice, agentic, and workflow systems using LLMs, TTS, and generative models- Advised startups and enterprises on integrating AI-first design into products and operations.**Now exploring:** Head of AI, Director of Product (AI Systems), or Founder/CTO roles shaping the next wave of applied AI innovation.I am an entrepreneur focused on driving growth and scalability for new products, services, and businesses. My extensive experience spans start-ups, innovation labs, and Fortune 100 companies.My success stems from my strategic operational skills, enabling me to plan for the future while executing efficiently in the present. I excel in quickly assessing situations, developing actionable plans, and implementing solutions in ambiguous environments.

Experience

1. Founder Product Lead Ai & Automation Startups

   Manito Ai

   Jun 2025 — Present · US

   Creating targeted products for the new AI economy- Built AI-driven systems automating creative and operational workflows- Defined product vision, technical strategy, and execution roadmap- Led engineering and design teams across multiple product launches- Secured early traction, partnerships, and funding conversations.

Education

• UW Foster School of Business

  Master of Science - MS, Entrepreneurship

  2017

• Washington State University

  B.A., Communication

  2001 — 2003

• Boston University

  Graduate Certificate, Project Management

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Ppc
• Email Marketing
• Web Analytics
• Management
• Sem
• Affiliate Management
• Direct Marketing
• Business Operations
• Mobile Commerce
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Mobile Strategy
• Facebook
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Web Marketing
• Project Management
• Mcommerce
• Product Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Google Analytics
• Strategic Planning
• Content Management
• Mobile Marketing
• P&L Management
• Affiliate Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Comparison Shopping Engines
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Development
• Mobile Devices
• Product Management
• Social Media Marketing