Dimitry Cohen
5.0
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Grow your career in product & the leadership presence others follow
Studied at University of Pennsylvania
Hiring Manager at Comcast
Successful clients at
Available Monday at 5:00 PM UTC
Other times available upon request
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Dimitry's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $175/hr
Get help with Leadership, General Exploration, and .
Dimitry’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Director
10+ people coached for Career Coaching
Dimitry has helped clients get into these companies:
I’m a Product executive with 18+ years of experience progressing from analyst to executive across a diverse set of experiences. I've built teams and $300M+ businesses across corporate, startups, and venture-backed environments and along the way have always prioritized coaching others around me. I have firsthand insight into what it takes to navigate career hurdles to earn and find success with promotions. I serve as a leader of Comcast’s Career Council and mentor in our Executive Mentorship Program, coaching high-potential managers and directors on promotion readiness and executive presence. Earlier in my career at American Express, I led the company’s internship program assessment, and I also mentor startup employees in the First Round Capital network. I earned a Certificate in Leadership from Wharton Executive Education and bring direct, practical guidance to help early- and mid-career professionals across industries accelerate their careers with confidence.
Dimitry can help with:
Leadership
General Exploration
Professional Networking
Skill Building
Interview Prep
Career Planning
Resume Review
Personal Branding
Work Experience
Vice President, Product
Comcast
May 2020 - Present
Hiring Manager
I lead and scale multiple connectivity products at Comcast, progressing from Director to VP with full P&L ownership. I’ve launched new products from zero to one, managed $300M+ businesses, and built high-performing product teams while navigating complex stakeholder environments. I coach emerging leaders on promotion readiness, executive presence, strategic thinking, and leading with confidence in ambiguous, high-impact roles. As a coach, I draw on this experience to help early- and mid-career professionals: - Prepare for promotion into senior manager, director, and first executive roles - Develop confidence and clarity in ambiguous, high-visibility situations - Learn how to influence without authority and manage up effectively - Shift from feature delivery to customer value, business impact, and leadership judgment - Build high performance teams, not just roadmaps, and scale their personal impact I regularly mentor managers and senior ICs navigating their first leadership roles, helping them develop product vision, executive presence, and confidence in high-stakes decision-making.
Director, Sales Operations
Team Snap
October 2018 - February 2020
Hiring Manager
As an early employee at a startup that was eventually acquired, I built systems, teams, and operating rhythms from scratch in a high-growth startup environment. I learned how to scale myself, hire effectively, and turn customer insight into product and revenue growth. As a coach, I help professionals: - Make the leap to lead a team vertical - Build repeatable processes without over-engineering - Develop commercial instincts and customer empathy - Understand how leadership behavior directly impacts retention and growth This experience resonates with startup leaders and those transitioning into scale-ups.
Manager
Archetype Solutions Group
September 2017 - October 2018
Hiring Manager
I worked directly with founders and executives to identify, validate, and launch new ventures—often in highly regulated or ambiguous spaces. This sharpened my ability to assess ideas, teams, and execution risk quickly. As a coach, I help professionals: - Think like owners, not just operators - Evaluate opportunities and career bets more strategically - Communicate value propositions clearly - Lead through uncertainty and ambiguity This perspective is especially valuable for professionals considering startups, internal ventures, or career pivots.
Operations and Logistics Manager
Uber
August 2015 - September 2017
Hiring Manager
At Uber, I led large-scale operational and growth initiatives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment such as driver growth and retention in the Philadelphia market including vehicle financing. Piloted and launched sustainable wheelchair accessible product nationally. I learned how to lead without authority, use data to drive decisions, and manage stakeholders with competing incentives. As a coach, I help professionals: - Build influence across functions and levels - Use data to tell compelling stories and drive action - Manage up effectively - Develop resilience and confidence in demanding environments This role is a strong foundation for coaching leaders earlier in their careers.
Strategy & Business Planning Manager
Essity
September 2014 - August 2015
Hiring Manager
I focused on strategic planning, market analysis, and executive decision support for a multi-billion-dollar business. This role developed my structured thinking and ability to translate strategy into action. As a coach, I help professionals: - Strengthen strategic thinking and business acumen - Communicate insights clearly to senior leaders - Connect day-to-day work to long-term impact - Prepare for roles that require broader organizational perspective
Senior Manager
American Express
July 2008 - August 2013
Interviewer
I grew from entry level analyst to senior manager, learning how to progressively expand scope, credibility, and leadership impact. This progression gives me deep empathy for professionals navigating promotions, role ambiguity, and increasing expectations. As a coach, I help professionals: - Navigate promotions and career inflection points - Develop executive-ready communication - Build confidence and personal leadership style - Transition from “high performer” to “trusted leader” This is particularly relevant for early- to mid-career "high potential" professionals.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
BA, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology
2004 - 2008
Activities and societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Penn Running Club
8 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Dimitry has helped Leland clients get into The Wharton School (UPenn)
Dimitry has helped clients get into these companies: