Niina A.
Studied at Northwestern University
Works at Otis
Available June 13 at 5:00 PM UTC
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About Niina
I'm a product-focused builder with experience working in venture studios, startups, and corporate innovation teams. I'm currently Head of Product at Otis, a pet health startup. I leveraged business school to transition into product roles, focusing specifically on the 0-1 stage. I self-studied for the GMAT in 2 months, and was accepted to my top choice, the MMM program at Kellogg. There, I was selected as an FC Austin Scholar and received a full ride to cover tuition costs. I love getting to share more about my non-traditional journey to business school (since it was never part of the plan for me) and about how to understand and navigate the world of startups, venture studios, product management, and design thinking.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know what it feels like to be unsure if a path is meant for you. I didn’t take the traditional route into product or business school and for a while I wasn’t sure I belonged in either. But I figured it out by asking questions, testing things out, and learning to trust what I bring to the table. Coaching is a chance to pass that on. I like working with people who are curious, motivated, and just need some direction or perspective to move forward. Whether you're exploring product roles or thinking about an MBA, I’m happy to help you find your way through it.
Work Experience
Founding Team, Head of Product
Otis
December 2023 - Present
Senior Product Manager
Ordergroove
December 2022 - December 2023
Founder and CEO
Maven Curation
April 2021 - December 2022
Building tools for music creators.
Entrepreneur in Residence
Co-Created
July 2020 - December 2021
Partnered with corporate innovation teams to explore 0-1 ventures, while working on my own startup ideas.
Product Manager
Human Ventures
March 2020 - July 2020
Technical Product Manager
Integral Ad Science
June 2019 - December 2019
Analytics Associate
Novus Partners
September 2017 - June 2018
Sales Trader
J.P. Morgan & Co.
June 2014 - September 2017
Foreign Exchange Corporate Derivatives
Education
Northwestern University
MBA + MS Design Innovation
2018 - 2020
F.C. Austin Scholar: Recipient of Kellogg’s highest merit-based scholarship, awarded to 20 students per year for academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and community impact Kellogg Impact Award: One of two recipients from the class of 2020, which honors graduating students who have gone above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the Kellogg community. Kellogg Distinguished Dean's Service Award: Honors graduating students who have made an extraordinary contribution to Kellogg through their involvement and leadership in student activities both inside and outside the classroom.
Brown University
BS, Businsess Economics
2010 - 2014