Ran Charag
Strategy & New Product Development Manager Mastercard Foundry @Mastercard
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WORK HISTORY
Strategy & New Product Development Manager Mastercard Foundry @Mastercard
Tel Aviv District, IL
Mastercard Foundry - Innovation & Venture StudioLead strategy and new product development at Mastercard\'s internal venture studio, working across AI, Digital Assets, Identity, and Cybersecurity- Drive Agentic Commerce: market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM), business case development, product roadmaps, and go-to-market strategy- Own competitive intelligence and market mapping across cybersecurity, identity, and fintech markets; present strategic recommendations to Foundry leadership- Support M&A pipeline: due diligence on 8+ startups covering market positioning, financial analysis, technical architecture, and integration pathways- Recorded Future post-acquisition synergies ($2.65B, Dec 2024): product roadmap alignment, competitive positioning, and GTM planning for Mastercard\'s largest acquisition and New product Development opportunities- Build cross-functional alignment with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Commercial teams to translate strategy into execution-ready roadmaps
EDUCATION
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Majoring in Finance and Entrepreneurship
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Bachelor of Science - BS, Agro-Economics and Management
Carmel Zvulun
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RAN CHARAG
I build bridges between enterprises, startups, and investors.Currently at Mastercard Foundry, I lead strategy and new product development across cybersecurity, AI, digital assets, and identity. Start Path Selection Committee member, deciding which startups join Mastercard\'s flagship global program.10+ years across strategy, venture investment, consulting, and product.$15M+ pipeline built. 30+ partnerships closed. 25+ startups evaluated for investment. 12 early-stage startups advised.Previously: Product & Strategy at Mastercard Cyber & Intelligence ($2B+ division), Engagement Manager at Mastercard Advisors (C-suite consulting, EMEA/Americas), Investment Analyst at DTRA (early-stage VC).MBA, Hebrew University (89 GPA). Open to conversations about cybersecurity, AI, startup ecosystems, and fintech.
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