Director Product Strategy

Company Description East Sunshine Ventures is an early-stage VC fund focused on seed and pre-seed investments in Fintech and B2B SaaS companies. Based in Silicon Valley, the firm partners with high-potential founders building innovative solutions for the financial services industry. East Sunshine Ventures provides both capital and strategic guidance, helping portfolio companies scale efficiently and navigate complex market dynamics. The team leverages deep industry expertise and a strong network of financial institutions and technology partners. Candidates joining the firm will be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with direct impact on emerging technology businesses.
Role Description The Director of Product Strategy is a full-time, remote role responsible for shaping product visions across East Sunshine Ventures’ portfolio and guiding founders on strategic product decisions. This role involves collaborating closely with early-stage teams to define product roadmaps, assess market opportunities, and align product features with customer needs and business goals. The Director will conduct and synthesize market and competitive research, develop go-to-market recommendations, and identify key metrics to measure product performance and adoption. Day-to-day activities include leading product strategy workshops, reviewing product plans, advising on prioritization, and translating complex insights into clear recommendations for founders and internal stakeholders. The role also partners with investment and operations teams to evaluate new opportunities, support due diligence from a product perspective, and contribute to thought leadership on product trends in Fintech and B2B SaaS.
Qualifications
Strong Product Strategy and Strategic Planning skills, with the ability to define clear product visions and long-term roadmaps.
Robust Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to evaluate opportunities, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.
Hands-on Product Management experience, including working with cross-functional teams and managing product lifecycles.
Demonstrated ability to advise early-stage companies, preferably in Fintech and B2B SaaS, and familiarity with venture-backed startups.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex ideas succinctly.
Comfort working in a fully remote, distributed environment and managing multiple projects and portfolio relationships simultaneously.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience with data-driven decision-making, product analytics tools, and go-to-market strategy development is highly beneficial.

Work arrangement
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