Chad Baucom
Product management coach and former CPO, 3x founder
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Startups and foundersOperations and systemsTech and engineering leadersLeadership developmentTech careers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach, Career coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | MBA |
Chad Baucom is a product management coach. Chad helps people build products that work for the user and for the bottom line. Chad is a 3x founder and former CPO with more than 10 years of experience. Chad has worked at PwC, Verizon and Gabb Wireless. Chad sold a services business and a retail brand, and co-founded a hardware startup while earning their MBA. Chad's current focus is AI-first product development.
What Chad helps with
Chad works on product strategy, team leadership and building AI-driven products. Chad helps clients speak clearly with engineers, designers and the board.
- Building product roadmaps
- Putting AI into product development
- Business development
- People management
- Leading across UX, engineering, sales, support and fulfillment
- Product work in FinTech and wearables
- Talking to engineers, designers and the board in their own terms
Background and qualifications
Chad is a 3x founder and former CPO with more than 10 years of experience. Chad started in Big Four consulting at PwC. Chad founded or ran Thinkative, Brude Synergy and Baucom's Windows. Chad led product at the growth-stage company Gabb and built product at Verizon. Since August 2021 Chad has been Director of Product, leading a multi-product portfolio for hundreds of thousands of members. Chad sold a services business and a retail brand. Chad co-founded a hardware startup while earning their MBA.
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The CoachVouch take
A former CPO and 3x founder who moves from engineering specs to board-level finance.
Best for product leaders who want to build AI-first products and work better with engineers, designers and the board.
Common questions
How much does Chad Baucom charge?
Coaching with Chad runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chad Baucom help with?
Chad Baucom helps with building product roadmaps, putting AI into product development, business development and people management.
Is Chad Baucom certified?
Chad Baucom lists: MBA.
What is Chad Baucom's current focus in product?
Chad focuses on AI-first product development. Chad uses machine learning and AI agents to build more intuitive user experiences.
Has Chad coached or mentored before?
Yes. Chad mentored with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program in Los Angeles and has coached several sports. Chad has also helped friends and family get into undergrad and grad school and find jobs.
How do I contact Chad Baucom?
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