Rose Yao

Product Leader & Builder

I build and lead product teams to create meaningful technology that serves billions of users. With over 20 years of experience at Google and Facebook, I'm passionate about product strategy, user-centric design, and helping startups thrive.

About Me

I'm a product leader who has had the privilege of working on some of the world's most influential technology products. My career has taken me from Facebook to various leadership roles at Google, including Nest, Maps Platform, and now Search. I thrive on solving complex problems at every level—technical, strategy, and organizational.

I also have a deep passion for the startup world. Having experienced startup life firsthand, I enjoy sharing my learnings on topics like product roadmaps and strategy to help founders navigate their journey. I believe in fostering a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning, whether I'm in a large corporation or advising an early-stage venture.

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"Strategy is the story you tell about how you’ll get from here to there. A good strategy is a compelling story that your team, your stakeholders, and your customers can believe in."

— Rose Yao, "What Is Product Strategy?"