Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Lynn Gideon

Port Moody

Summary

Product leader and founder with a track record of building scalable, community-first platforms and a deep interest in integrating AI into real-world applications. At Curl Connect, validated demand with 3,000+ user insights, launched a monetized MVP, and secured $5K in non-dilutive funding. At PwC, led product initiatives that introduced AI-driven automation and immersive collaboration tools, achieving a 60% adoption rate. Known for shipping lean, leading with empathy, and exploring AI solutions that enhance accessibility and user experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Product Manager

Curl Connect
04.2024 - Current
  • Launched a global booking platform serving Black women, solving trust and access barriers in hairstyling through a community-vetted marketplace.
  • Collected 3,000+ user insights pre-launch to shape MVP, prioritize features, and inform early monetization strategy.
  • Secured grant funding and initiated investor outreach to support scalable growth and future product expansion.

Product Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Owned a portfolio of 50+ internal products across HR and finance, boosting usage from under 50% to over 80% through improved UX, stakeholder alignment, and sunset strategies.
  • Spearheaded automation initiatives that eliminated manual redundancies and redirected $1M+ annually into high-impact digital tools.
  • Partnered with U.S. leadership to prototype and roll out secure collaboration systems, including early-stage metaverse pilots, enhancing cross-border team efficiency.

Founder/Product Manager

Cheeki K
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Owned end-to-end e-commerce operations on Shopify, driving a 30% lift in sales and 60% surge in web traffic by leveraging A/B testing and customer journey analysis.
  • Implemented inventory forecasting and automated fulfillment workflows that boosted repeat purchase rate by 50% through improved availability and faster delivery.
  • Architected and optimized digital marketing funnels—using targeted social ads, email segmentation, and conversion tracking—to increase campaign ROI by 40% and cultivate a 25% subscription-based customer segment.

Property Manager

Wheelmart Ltd.
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Directed cross-functional teams, including engineers and contractors, to deliver cost-effective projects, cutting expenses by 15%.
  • Introduced energy-efficient measures, reducing utility costs by 25% and increasing revenue by 30%.
  • Streamlined operational processes and secured government approvals for construction projects, ensuring compliance.

Education

Product Management Certificate -

Brain Station
01.2023

BSc. - Economics (Major), Resource Management (Minor)

Simon Fraser University
01.2020

Certificate in Marketing - undefined

Chartered Institute of Marketing
01.2016

Skills

  • AI-Driven Innovation
  • Global Product Vision
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Emerging Technology Integration
  • Strategic Fundraising
  • Data-Driven Decision Making:

Accomplishments

  • Winner, Vancouver City Studio 2019 – Recognized for leading a sustainability-focused project with measurable community impact.
  • Secured $5,000 in non-dilutive grant funding – Awarded by Solid State to build and launch the MVP of Curl Connect, a tech platform addressing haircare access for Black women.

Timeline

Founder/Product Manager

Curl Connect
04.2024 - Current

Product Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2023 - 04.2024

Founder/Product Manager

Cheeki K
04.2021 - 04.2023

Property Manager

Wheelmart Ltd.
01.2016 - 08.2016

BSc. - Economics (Major), Resource Management (Minor)

Simon Fraser University

Certificate in Marketing - undefined

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Product Management Certificate -

Brain Station

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Lynn Gideon