Michelle Acaley

Sr Director of Product @Sphero

Boulder, CO, US

Responsible for all efforts in the development of Sphero\'s hardware products, execution of Sphero’s educational content. In addition to overseeing Sphero’s product development from ideation through execution and launch, I’ve lead efforts to create new lines of business including accessories, professional development and paid content. Product lead while being named Time Magazine\'s Best Inventions winner for Education Products in 2021 and 2024- Lead a large diverse team of hardware and software product managers who consistently deliver products 87% on time, as well as the Director of Education Content- Created strategic products so that Sphero can be the top provider of hands on AI tools, including but not limited to AI assistant, Explain my program feature and soon to be Machine Learning with Sphero Robots- Owner of Sphero\'s five year product roadmap as well as oversee product managers work to execute products from discovery through launch and in market activities- Drive research by engaging with Sphero\'s customer base and global sales organization to understand market trends; share findings of research and user testing to senior level leaders to iterate on current and future product offerings- Cross functional leader to ensure product development through go-to-market is smoothly and timely by working with both engineering, sales and marketing teams- Implemented a KPI structure to ensure all in market products are performing at levels that drive revenue- Collaborate with Sphero\'s Hong Kong team and China based contract manufacturer to drive product development operation efficiencies and on time delivery.

Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

The City College of New York

M.A, Education