john.azzaro

About.

Nutshell:

I'm a Product Leader with 10+ years of experience across Fintech, eCommerce, SaaS, data, and AI. I help founders and product teams bridge the gap between business, users, and technology to build innovative digital products that delight customers and achieve ambitious business goals.

Highlights:

Product Director at Rares, an award-winning SEC-regulated investment platform, delivering IPO, secondary trading, consignment, and AMS which resulted in a 15.4% average annual return for users (35% above industry benchmark).
Lead Product Manager at ARO Fintech, building institutional-grade financial data products for family office, wealthtech, and retail clients.

Pursuits:

Building multiple B2B/B2C SaaS and AI/ML/LLM apps in stealth mode.
Making AI tools and workflows using Granite 4, Gemma 4, Qwen 3.5, n8n, Paperclip, Claude Code, & OpenClaw.
Active in SVPMA and ProductTank, and coaching PMs, POs, and SMs.
Sharing insights and engaging with my 14,000+ followers on LinkedIn.

Feedback.

west east

"Overall, he is an exceptional leader, communicator, and team player, and his contributions were critical to our success at Rares."

Senior Developer

Haeven K.

"He has a sharp eye for detail and a strong strategic mindset, always thinking several steps ahead, anticipating potential issues, and developing contingency plans to keep any project on track."

Senior UX/UI Designer

Nichole H.

"It's evident John is an excellent communicator and spearheads any project given in the right direction."

Graphic Designer

Jo J.

"John is arguably one of the most joyous and professional Product Managers I've connected with and have had the pleasure to work with. His demeanor, energy, and highly professional outlook are exactly what high-performing teams are in need of."

Senior Tech Recruiter

Ryan H.