Abraham Micael

About

- Resilient and adaptable career with over 10 years in product development, global strategy, and partnerships. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams to deploy products and experiences globally. - Proficient in AI applications and software products with a focus on market research, consumer insights, and storytelling. - Expertise in translating technical functions into compelling value propositions. Effective with C-level executives and key stakeholders. - Thrives in scrappy, ambiguous, and dynamic environments. Known for maintaining a positive attitude and taking ownership.

Experience

• Head of Product · LaunchXR03-01-2023

  • Lead development of a groundbreaking SaaS product (0>1) designed to revolutionize Commerce in Extended Reality (XR) with AI functionality. • Direct a team of 10+ developers in Front/Back-End Development, 3D Modeling, Gaming Engine Integration, AI/ML Engineering and UX/UI Design • Developed commercial strategies and value proposition, engaging potential customers and competitor assessment • Evaluated API integration, grading AI-tools, gaming engine capabilities and UX • Optimized workflows using tools like Figma, Jira, Confluence, and various AI technologies

• Head of Ecosystem - Labs Division · yWhales10-01-2022 – 09-01-2023

  yWhales is a YPO-member community comprised of 1,300 CEOs who are actively exploring, building, or investing in web3. • Guided internal projects and product development for a B2B product in an incubator setting • Collaborated with engineering and design teams, conducted business interviews for market intelligence • Secured 30 high-profile corporate partnerships, expanding ecosystem and boosting client engagement

• Manager, Portfolio & Development · Digital Currency Group03-01-2022 – 09-01-2022

  DCG is a leading investor in the blockchain sector with strategic investments in over 200 blockchain related companies and direct investments in cryptocurrencies. • Established the DCG Talent Renewal Program to address talent shortages across seven subsidiaries and 200 portfolio companies. • Collaborated with U.S. universities and blockchain programs. • Managed the corporate Twitter account (137k followers) and contributed to corporate rebranding efforts.

• Business Network Director, Financial Services Industry · Young Presidents' Organization (YPO)05-01-2017 – 02-01-2022

  Leading a team of eight management staff and served as Director for a 33-member CEO board, I drove global engagement initiatives and customized educational content, transforming the business strategies of over 4,100 executives across the financial sector, including Banking, FinTech, Family Office, Venture Capital, and more. • Launched + 40 virtual and in-person executive programs with an average score 4.5/5 (4.2 department avg) • Evaluated the ideation of a YPO-member hub and managed a $2 million annual department budget over two years. • Led the YPO Impact Investing Initiative (Y3i) from inception to completion, with a major global partnership secured in Year-2.

• Strategic Engagement Consultant · Independent08-01-2015 – 07-01-2017

  Founded a consultancy specializing in business development and government relations. • Assisted diverse clients, including an educational foundation, a biotech firm, and the Mayor's office in Washington, D.C., with market expansion and navigating political risks. • Forged strategic partnerships to drive client success.

Education

• George Mason UniversityMasters Degree, International Commerce & Policy
• Salisbury University - Perdue School of BusinessBachelors Degree, Business Marketing

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