Hire the Top 3% of Directors of Product in 48 Hours

Basil is a product executive with 20+ years of experience in enterprise, consumer, and developer solutions in corporate and startup settings. His particular expertise is centered on general strategy, market analysis, technology selection, and architecture. Basil joined Toptal to share his in-depth and varied experience and expertise on a range of projects.

Matti is a strategic product and technology executive with 15+ years of driving AI innovation (Agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, Vector Search) and personalization in enterprise B2B products. He excels at scaling AI-powered platforms from concept to market success, leading cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, design) in startups and large organizations. Matti has a proven track record, including achieving a $75+ million acquisition and advising Fortune 100 companies on AI strategy.

Freddy has over 20 years of product management experience as a co-founder and consultant in companies of all sizes. He has created or managed several visionary products and led two SaaS companies from inception to exit. Having built many product teams from the ground up, his abilities as a software engineer help build strong relationships with product teams. Freddy also excels at technical sales and has personally closed many six-figure deals in the US and Europe.

Daniel is a seasoned product management leader with 15+ years of experience who excels in driving innovative product strategies and market growth. Formerly a software engineer and financial analyst, he's led teams of up to 30, delivering millions in new revenue. Daniel's expertise spans fintech, digital entertainment, and marketplaces, showcasing a solid blend of strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and international team management.

Darshan is a product management and marketing specialist and a strategy, transformation, and project management expert. He is well-versed in multiple industries, domains, technologies, and markets. He is an experienced executive trusted by CXOs and founders of startups, businesses, nonprofits, and enterprises. Darshan is passionate about bringing concepts to life, simplifying complexity, crafting strategies, harnessing innovation, achieving growth, and leading cross-functional teams.

Esmar has built and scaled digital products for Fortune 500 companies and successful startups across Europe and the MENA region, with a focus on experimentation and a hands-on leadership style. Acting as a chief product officer and head of product, he has been building products for 17 years, from launching game-changing fintech and proptech products. Esmar has consistently delivered results that drive growth, increase revenue, and improve customer satisfaction.

Sinit has a blend of technical and business prowess, having a master's in electrical engineering and computer science and a PhD in business administration. He has nearly 18 years of experience creating product strategies and designing and building technology products that impact business and society. Sinit works with data for better business and product decision-making and loves working with a diverse team to deliver best-in-class products.

Ryan builds ML-enabled product platforms that help organizations make better decisions under uncertainty. Since 2017, he has led product strategy across enterprise commerce, forecasting, and AI systems, partnering with engineering and data science to turn complex signals into measurable gains in fill rate, revenue, and operations. He focuses on turning predictive models into workflow-driven tools that improve real-world execution across AI, analytics, commerce, and healthtech.

Ankur is a seasoned product leader with a 12-year track record in developing and scaling B2B SaaS, AI-based, and consumer apps. He is skilled in crafting product visions and roadmaps and building MVPs with a data-driven approach. As a former founder, he supports other founders in ideation, business modeling, pitch deck creation, and team recruitment. Ankur has significant experience guiding enterprises through digital transformation initiatives and complex stakeholder management.

Kevin has 15+ years of expertise in product design, management, leadership, and strategy, delivering results in eCommerce, B2C, and B2B sectors. He has worked with Fortune 500s and startups, driving growth through customer-focused solutions. His experience includes mobile app development, analytics platforms, CRMs, ERPs, and more. Skilled in Agile frameworks, Kevin builds high-performing, outcome-driven teams to create impactful, technology-powered products.

Matthew is a product leader with 15 years of experience and a focus on building beautiful products and achieving results. He excels in defining strategic roadmaps, engineering features, and UX, including building mobile apps from concept to commercialization. Matthew is successful in leading global teams and scaling product organizations through hiring, strategy, prioritization, getting to product-market fit, and mentoring product teams.