About

Hi, welcome. In a nutshell: I’m obsessed with improving the world we live in by creating products and services that restore human connection.

Currently, I lead product at the seed-stage series A startup Sounder building the future of podcasting and audio interactivity. I'm also available for startup consulting.

Previously, I was head of product for the hospitality startup SALIDO where we built a centralized operations platform for restaurants and bars that also created new ways to monetize their data. Before that, I was head of product and engineering for all mobile products for LearnVest + Northwestern Mutual which centered around ground-breaking financial planning tools for middle America. I began my career as an engineer for the consumer productivity app Springpad which rivaled Pinterest and Evernote at its peak.

I graduated from MIT with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science with a focus on human-computer interaction. My passion for technology came at an early age when I broke almost all my toys in an attempt to understand how they worked. Somehow I’ve convinced several people and companies this type of behavior is a good thing.

When I’m not working I’m usually trying to learn new things, right now: baking, weightlifting, piano, and portrait photography. I can be bribed with bbq, whiskey, and gummy candy.

I believe supporting others is the greatest gift one can give to the world.

If you’d like to know more about me or collaborate with me somehow, feel free to reach out to me at hello@josephfernandez.io