Problem Solver
Jay Shapiro
Areas Jay Shapiro is Knowledgeable in:
- Consumer Product design, launch & Marketing
- Automotive industry innovation
- Online SAAS platform design, launch & Marketing
- Automotive industry innovation
- Online SAAS platform design, launch & Marketing
Techniques Jay Shapiro Uses:
1) Rapid, deep understanding of the competitive environment and history of the space.
2) Where possible, broad collaborative brain storming
3) Definition of the limitations and quantifiable KPI's desired.
4) Focused lateral thinking exercises to develop alternative strategies
5) Ranking and refining ideas to drive towards optimal solutions
6) Iteration of process based on stakeholder feedback
2) Where possible, broad collaborative brain storming
3) Definition of the limitations and quantifiable KPI's desired.
4) Focused lateral thinking exercises to develop alternative strategies
5) Ranking and refining ideas to drive towards optimal solutions
6) Iteration of process based on stakeholder feedback
Jay Shapiro's Problem Solving Skills:
- Business strategy consulting
- Marketing strategy
- Automotive design
- Software design
- Consumer services product design
- Future of work innovation
Jay Shapiro's Problem Solving Experience:
- I architected and built the world's largest DIY mobile app building platform, used by millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world.
- I architected and built a web-based customer relationship management platform used by FORTUNE 100 companies on three continents, including Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard and Johnson & Johnson
- I built a Rally Fighter, the world's first crowd-source designed car, in conjunction with Local Motors
- I designed and built the world's first carbon-neutral overland expedition vehicle called the EcoRoamer, and then drove it 50,000 miles on an 18 month adventure.
- I created the concept of The Cloud Based Company, for AppMakr, and was invited to give a TED Talk on the implications of them. (YouTube it!)
- I have designed and led two global organizations, from the ground up, with customers and employees on six continents. My last venture was acquired by WPP and is now the 4th largest digital marketing agency in the world.
- I architected and am building Suggestion Box, an online platform for local governments to increase civic engagement by crowd-sourcing innovations for improving their communities.
- As a marketing strategy consultant, I have advised CMO's, Product Managers, and program leads at Proctor & Gamble, HP, J&J and Cisco, on innovation and market entry strategies for dozens of products.