Franklin Tabora

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ABOUT FRANKLIN TABORA

AI can\'t lead teams. I can.AI won\'t build trust, navigate conflict, or rally people around a mission, but I will. I use AI to move faster, but real progress still comes down to leadership. That\'s where I make the difference.I\'m a Product and Program Leader with over 15 years of experience turning ambitious ideas into results that matter, particularly in SaaS, Mobile App, and AI-enabled products. For me, success isn\'t just about launching a project; it\'s about making sure it truly lands - delivering the intended value long after the release. That requires more than just good process; it takes building motivated, high-performing teams where people feel empowered to do their best work.My approach starts with understanding the why - why does this matter? Who is it for? How do we define success? Then, I focus on creating clarity and alignment across teams and stakeholders. I believe in leveraging AI as a valuable partner to make us smarter and faster - automating workflows, sharpening insights - but always in service of the human element. Ultimately, successful projects come down to people working together effectively towards clear, shared outcomes.Across roles at companies like Aprende Institute, Open Education, and Avares AI, I\'ve had the opportunity to lead initiatives that made a real difference: scaling teams and technical capabilities, launching AI-powered features, integrating complex systems smoothly after acquisitions, and driving strategies that resulted in significant user growth, better retention, and multimillion-dollar revenue gains.My goal is always clarity and impact. Getting everyone on the same page about what we\'re solving, why it\'s important, and how we\'ll achieve it. Because that\'s how you ensure projects don\'t just launch, they truly land.