Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Rebecca Karasik is a seasoned product management professional with a strong track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful digital solutions. As the Lead Product Manager at Lillio (formerly HiMama), she is responsible for shaping the product strategy, roadmap, and execution to enhance the user experience and drive business growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Lead Product Manager at Lillio, Rebecca is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the ideation, development, and launch of cutting-edge features and functionalities for the company's early childhood education platform. She leverages her deep understanding of user needs, industry trends, and market dynamics to prioritize initiatives that deliver maximum value to Lillio's customers.
Career Progression
Prior to her role at Lillio, Rebecca co-founded and served as the Chief Product Officer at Pie for Providers, a successful startup that developed a comprehensive platform for child care providers. During her tenure, she spearheaded the product vision, user experience design, and overall growth strategy, leading the company to significant market traction and customer success.
Rebecca's previous experience includes roles as a Lead Experience Designer and Senior Experience Designer at ThoughtWorks, where she partnered with clients across various industries to design and implement human-centered digital solutions. She has also held product management positions at BeneStream and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she demonstrated her ability to drive product innovation and deliver measurable business impact.
Academic Background
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- Product strategy and roadmap development
- User experience design and user-centered design
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
- Agile product development methodologies
- Market research and data-driven decision making
- Stakeholder management and client engagement
Professional Impact
During her tenure as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Pie for Providers, Rebecca led the development and launch of a comprehensive platform that streamlined operations and enhanced the productivity of over 2,000 child care providers, resulting in a 25% increase in revenue and a 15% reduction in administrative overhead.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in product management, design, and entrepreneurship, Rebecca Karasik is a versatile and innovative leader who is well-positioned to drive the continued growth and success of Lillio's early childhood education platform. Her deep industry expertise, user-centric approach, and proven track record of delivering impactful digital solutions make her a valuable asset to her team and the broader industry.
