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Scott Sundvor
Scott Sundvor
Fractional Product Leader & Founder Mentor. 2x Founder, 2x Acquisitions
I am a product management executive and two-time founder with extensive experience in product development, operations, and business strategy. Whether you're working to achieve product-market fit, optimizing your product and business strategy, or launching and scaling your product, I can help.
I love collaborating directly with founders and product teams, and have a proven track record of leading high-growth companies from concept to launch: I have raised over $20M from top-tier VCs, including Fou…
Testimonials
Scott leads with integrity and empowers his team to do big things. At the same time, Scott is laser-focused on business outcomes, where he is a remarkable strategic thinker. I've always been impressed by the questions he asks and the ideas he brings. His intuition is exceptional and he strikes the perfect balance between company visionary and detail-oriented realist. I can't say enough good things about Scott and would be thrilled to work with him again in the future.
Aviad Haimi-Cohen
CFO, Space CoyoteScott is a versatile and visionary leader, expertly balancing strategic direction with meticulous execution. He possesses a unique ability to think both broadly and deeply, always planning several steps ahead. This flexibility makes him an invaluable asset to any organization. Scott's exceptional leadership skills extend to inspiring and motivating others, effectively communicating his vision, and nurturing talent through mentorship.
Shireen Yates
Co-Founder, CEO, Nima LabsScott came to our company as a breath of fresh air, completely reshaped our thinking about what a product is, as well as brought efficiency around decision making in the executive team. He mentored and coached our team to be more effective leaders and to me personally as a CEO he was paramount in pushing me into making some key decisions that moved the company forward and without which the company may not exist as of today.
Matej KM Sedmak
CEO, Language Magic Adventures
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CESP - California Energy Saving Pros
https://www.californiaenergysavingspros.com/I managed software development and AI implementation teams, leading to a 48% decrease in CAC, a 71% increase in sales team productivity, and profitability during my tenure—6 months ahead of original projections.
Experience
Oneday
Entrepreneur in Residence
Oct 2024 - Present
Oneday is democratizing entrepreneurship, guiding early-stage founders to launch a business and earn an accredited MBA.
- I serve as a mentor and educator for founders in the Oneday program.
Sunny Developments
Fractional VP of Product, COO, Chief Product Officer
Apr 2023 - Present
Partnered with early-stage companies to navigate startup growth and efficiently deliver better products to market.
- Led product development for a language learning company by refining the product roadmap and increasing fulfillment capacity, resulting in a 368% improvement in customers’ average language proficiency and achieving a 97.6% customer satisfaction rate.
- Managed software development and AI implementation teams for a solar startup, leading to a 48% decrease in CAC, a 71% increase in sales team productivity, and profitability during my tenure—6 months ahead of original projections.
- Evaluated and selected effective go-to-market strategies for a digital preventative health company, resulting in the elimination of an unproductive vertical and a renewed focus on a lower customer acquisition cost vertical.
- Guided two startups to secure first-round funding, by refining business models, crafting investor presentations and participating in pitches.
Space Coyote
Founder and CEO, Head of Product
Apr 2018 - Apr 2023
Led Space Coyote to be one of the fastest-growing cannabis brands in California, culminating in a successful acquisition. (Acquired May 2023)
- Led cross-functional executive team, including Heads of Sales, Operations, Marketing, Design & Branding, and Finance.
- Directed product development and strategic vision, prioritizing product categories and release timelines, launching over 20 SKUs, expanding distribution to over 300 stores, and achieving sales of over 2 million units.
- Implemented operational efficiencies through lean manufacturing processes and demand planning KPIs, reducing production costs by over 15% annually, achieving best-in-industry margins, and attaining profitability in 2022.
- Managed financial operations, including forecasting marketing, sales opportunity cost analysis, and monthly P&L management, raised $2.2M in equity financing, and led the company through a successful acquisition in 2023.
Nima
Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer
Feb 2013 - Dec 2017
Nima designed, patented, and produced the world’s first consumer product for food allergen testing, allowing users to test their food on-the-go to ensure it is safe to eat. (Acquired by Medline in 2020)
- Managed end-to-end product development, leading a team of product managers, designers, and engineers, manufacturing millions of units, and releasing corresponding iOS and Android apps.
- Owned the user experience and user interface of all Nima products, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and industry recognition, including being named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2016.
- Raised over $20M from top-tier venture capital firms, scaling the team to over 30 employees, and implemented business and product strategies through weekly executive meetings and quarterly roadmap reviews.
- Negotiated and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers across Europe, China, and the U.S., successfully launching a complex hardware device with no recalls.
Stroud Consulting
Associate Consultant
Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Stroud Consulting is a results-oriented operations and management consulting firm. I led process improvement teams for clients to drive significant bottom line improvements in major business areas.
Johnson & Johnson
Product Development Engineering Intern
May 2011 - Aug 2011
Johnson & Johnson's Device Technology Group designs many of J&J's top selling electromechanical product lines. As a Product Development Intern, I was tasked with designing and prototyping the first iterations of two separate product lines.
MIT Electric Vehicle Team
Engineer
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Assisted with converting a 1976 Porsche 914 and a 2008 Ford Fusion to fully electric, demonstrating the world’s first 10-minute rapid charging proof of concept for an electric vehicle.