Giri Coneti

“Giri advised us pro-bono in the context of Stanford SEED program. We have in touch initially for advice on UX. On this point, Giri brought very useful recommendations and was able to adapt his initial thoughts to our specific technical and market context. Giri was able to understand quickly the big picture and brought other very useful insights on numerous areas. He was able to quicly connect us with very relevant partners.”

“Giri played a key role at a critical time … he parachuted into a dynamic startup situation and brought professionalism, specific product skills that we lacked, and an incredible ability to codify and document years of ad hoc product features and enhancements. (We'll continue to feel Giri's presence for years as his fingerprints are all over our products and documentation.) He also did the thankless job of keeping things moving on a day-to-day level without ever letting anything blow up, no small feat considering that standups had people calling in from Europe, India, and both coasts of the US. We had lots of intense conversations envisioning new products and under Giri's watch we fast-tracked some cheap alpha tests that in one month validated many of our hypotheses (while also invalidating others -- all extremely valuable real-world feedback). The results of those paper-prototype tests are now driving our product roadmap and our overall business direction. ”

“I've worked with Giri since September of 2013; in that time Giri has poured his creative energy and product skills into a socially-influenced music video chart, web experiences featuring movie and style-related content, and lead engineering initiatives around general site architecture and Twitter Amplify campaigns for the MTV EMAs. Giri's a real self-starter. His role at Viacom International Media Networks enabled his curious nature to execute alpha & beta user testing, find and pitch content solutions for music products, and strategize and execute new business ideas. Giri's a renaissance man--he continues to make films on his own time, mentors developing product owners, and enjoys public speaking in the professional sphere. Giri's creativity and skills would be an asset to any company.”

“Giri has been a great colleague, mentor and friend since 2008 when I worked at Viacom International. I know him to be a highly intelligent visionary; someone who constantly thinks outside of the box and considers things on a big-picture scale that people may not always see. His creative thinking and innovation provides him with the potential to help people and change the world when he shares his thoughts with others and pursues opportunities to focus efforts and ideas on supporting causes. I could also see him as a professor teaching something along the lines of philosophy. My conversations with him have always been thought provoking. He inspires me to look beyond what is directly in front of me and view things from unconventional perspectives. With Giri's balance of knowledge and imagination, he can bring any endeavor to the next level.”

“I've had the pleasure of working with Giri at MTV. As Director of Product Management, Giri represented 8 International Clusters. That he always managed to get his clients the best content and features was a testament to his vast knowledge of cutting edge technology, his understanding of clear requirements, and his strong interpersonal skills, as well as, his never-ending focus on the best user experience in a format easily accessible between his many teams.”

“I worked closely with Giri from 2008 to 2009 on several major online projects including the integration of a complex music video rights management service (+30k videos covering +125 countries) with his multi-country / multi-language video player product. Giri's rare mix of business and technical skills along with his problem-solving and creative approach made this collaboration a success despite its complexity. It has been a pleasure to work with Giri and I'd be happy to recommend him for any product and digital media leadership role.”

“Giri’s deep experience and tireless approach to problem solving are matched only by his technical acumen and natural curiosity. The result: exceptional products and processes. Giri is a product manager’s product manager and I would recommend him highly for any product leadership position.”

“When you work with Giri you will quickly understand that a true collaboration between product and technology can yield amazing results. His immediate comprehension of business requirements is matched only by his creative approach to product development. And his understanding of technology goes deeper than many engineers.”

“I really enjoy working with Giri.Giri has a real knack for translating business needs into high-quality business requirements. He excels at collecting and deciphering the important details of projects that make up functional design specifications. He is passionate and dedicated to his work; He takes real pride in delivering quality”

“Very articulate visionary. Always looks for new media technology benefits for every day use. It is a privilege to learn and grow from his professional expertise.”