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My name is Konstantin. I love to build products.

About

I am a driven Product Leader who loves working with complex software products, driving growth and operational efficiency through data-driven strategies.

With a proven track record of building high-performing teams, I excel at fostering a culture of trust and innovation while remaining hands-on in product development. My global background and adaptability allow me to quickly navigate and thrive in diverse environments.

My experience spans from early-stage startups to major European tech brands like N26 and Urban Sports Club. In one initiative, I has reduced payment-related fraud by 92%, saving over €2.2M annually within just 4 months of implementation.

Konstantin G. M. Kaufmann
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Work

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Head of Academy

Apr 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Spearheaded curriculum development for a 12-month Product Management program.
  • Recruited, trained, and led a team of 14 caches rated ø>8.5 by students, enhancing student outcomes and course ratings.
  • Streamlined operations to support over 150 students across 10+ course, setting up and continuously refining scalable processes.
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Lead Product Manager

May 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Led customer discovery and implemented technical integrations with major enterprises via EDI.
  • Managed the product roadmap, team structure, and directly oversaw the recruitment and coaching of engineers and product managers.
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Lead Product Manager

Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Directed a team of 2 product managers and 12 software engineers, reducing payment-related fraud by over 92% (€2.2M p.a.).
  • Successfully led the migration of platform infrastructure from AWS to GCP, initiating the use of microservices.
  • Implemented OKRs and supported due diligence processes for a significant investor round.
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Co-Founder

Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Conducted field work in regenerative agriculture and in-depth product discovery to develop a viable business model.
  • Achieved global Top 25 ranking in the Pioneer Tournament (by Marc Andreessen, Patrick Collison, Stephen Wolfram), securing investor interest and signing multiple B2B customer LOIs.
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Product Owner

Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Led the strategic development and management of payment teams, focusing on card lifecycle and transaction processing.
  • Launched the high-profile payment options Apple Pay and Google Pay across multiple European markets.
  • Facilitated N26's international expansion into the UK and US, optimizing the platform for multi-regional operations.

Contact

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For inquiries, please contact me at [email protected]



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