Jaypaul Barrow - Growth Strategist & Product Management Leader
An AI-First Product Leader & Growth Strategist with over 20 years of experience driving market expansion, user engagement, and product development, leveraging innovative AI/ML integration and user-centric design. Recently revitalized a $1.8M pipeline through AI-driven solutions. Proven track record shipping AI/ML core products, rooted in first-principles thinking and analytical rigor, to create meaningful products that drive business growth and societal benefit.
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Key Achievements
$1.8M USD
Pipeline Revitalization
AI-driven WebUI architecture solved 8 of top 10 KPMG asks, securing contract renewal within 6 months of returning to work.
500%
YoY Revenue Growth
Strategic AI integration and product innovation driving unprecedented market expansion.
80%
EdTech Market Capture
Secured majority of Becta phase 2 funding for smart-board deployments across UK education sector.
Professional Experience
1
Director of Sales EMEA - MultiTaction Inc.
Oct 2024 – Present
Rejoined MultiTaction focusing on collaborative software and SDK integration. Led strategic outbound initiatives resulting in $1.8M pipeline revitalization within 6 months (40% hardware, 60% software split). Developed AI-driven WebUI architecture solving 8 of top 10 KPMG requirements, leading to contract renewal and KPMG US return. Launched full AI integration with OpenAI API and CanvusAPI at ISE 2025 Barcelona. Accelerated next release development by 3-6 months through technical leadership.
2
12-Month Caregiving Sabbatical & Strategic Consulting
Oct 2023 – Oct 2024
Demonstrated profound resilience and adept complex project management through extensive home modifications, including wetroom conversion and smart home voice control system deployment. Concurrently, provided strategic AI consulting, advising on cutting-edge integration for enhanced operational efficiency and market positioning.
3
Founder & CTO - North Health Solutions Ltd
Oct 2022 – Jan 2024
Co-founded and led a startup focused on health technology, managing product development from ideation to market launch. Integrated user feedback into the product development process, ensuring alignment with market needs and driving user engagement. This was a passion project pursued evenings and weekends, concurrent with other professional commitments.
4
Director of Sales and Product Strategy - Jupiter Systems
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
Spearheaded market expansion and product strategy in Western Europe, achieving significant revenue growth through strategic partnerships and user-focused product improvements. Drove the adoption and integration of AI-powered analytics to optimize sales forecasting and personalize customer engagement strategies.
5
Director of Sales EMEA - MultiTaction Inc.
Feb 2017 – Mar 2022
Directed sales and product strategy across the EMEA region, achieving approximately 300% YoY growth through innovative product management and market expansion. Pioneered the application of AI and machine learning in interactive display solutions, enhancing user experience and driving product differentiation.
6
Managing Director - Effective Technology Solutions (Crisis Consulting & Innovation)
Jul 2009 – Present
Operated ETS as a versatile contracting vehicle for overseas clients, often acting as a "Mr. Wolfe" consultant brought in to solve complex, high-stakes problems with novel technology integration. Combined senior sales leadership with product development and technical advocacy roles, leading initiatives that focused on aligning bleeding-edge technology solutions with user needs to deliver rapid, sustained market growth and overcome critical business challenges, allowing for market engagement and complementary consulting.
Core Skills & Expertise
AI Integration & Strategy
Proven expertise integrating AI tools into professional workflows, shipping products with AI/ML as core components.
First-Principles Product Thinking
Analytical rigor in product development, solving complex problems through novel technology combinations.
Crisis Consulting & Innovation
Mr. Wolfe consultant approach - delivering impossible solutions under tight deadlines with significant impact.
EdTech & Enterprise Growth
Track record in educational technology and enterprise product adoption, driving measurable market expansion.
AI-Driven Product Innovation: MultiTaction Success Story
Challenge
KPMG presented 10 critical requirements, threatening the renewal of a key contract. Addressing these complex demands was paramount to retaining the partnership.
Solution
Developed an innovative AI-driven WebUI architecture, integrating the OpenAI API and CanvusAPI to meet and exceed enterprise clients stringent requirements.
Implementation
Utilized a first-principles approach to tackle "impossible" integration challenges, ensuring seamless functionality and robust performance for the new systems.
Results
Successfully solved 8 out of 10 critical requirements, securing KPMG Europe's contract renewal. Generated a pipeline of $1.8M within 6 months of returning to work.
This case study is a prime example of shipping products with AI/ML as core components, demonstrating significant impact and strategic innovation.
Strategic AI Implementation & Enterprise Growth
EdTech Market Leadership
Secured 80% of Becta phase 2 funding, driving critical UK education smart-board deployments and establishing significant market presence.
AI-First Enterprise Strategy
Developed robust frameworks for the seamless integration of AI tools into enterprise workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and innovation.
Product-Market Fit Acceleration
Leveraged data-driven insights and AI analytics to accelerate B2E growth, ensuring product-market fit and driving superior customer retention.
AI/ML Focus & Startup Experience
AI/ML Understanding
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, with a keen interest in their ethical implications and potential to drive societal benefit. Committed to developing responsible AI applications that address real-world challenges.
Startup Experience
Comfortable operating in dynamic, high-growth startup environments, with a focus on adaptability and continuous learning. Experienced in navigating the unique challenges of early-stage companies, from securing funding to establishing market presence.
Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to create meaningful, user-centric products that drive both business growth and positive societal impact. Experienced in balancing innovation with practical implementation in resource-constrained environments.
Professional Interests
CRO - AI-Driven Growth Strategist
Leadership roles focused on AI-Driven Growth Strategy, leveraging analytical rigor and first-principles thinking for rapid revenue growth. Expertise in strategic market expansion, innovative product launches, and Crisis Consulting, with proven AI/ML product shipping experience for scalable digital transformation.
CTO - AI Integration & Technical Innovation
Senior technology leadership, driving AI Integration Leadership and First-Principles Technical Innovation. Experienced in aligning technical vision with strategic business outcomes, building high-performing teams, and delivering AI/ML product shipping experience with analytical rigor to accelerate digital transformation.
Head of Product - AI-First & EdTech Innovation
Product leadership focused on AI-First Product Development, user-centric design, and EdTech Market Expertise. A track record of leveraging analytical rigor and first-principles thinking to integrate customer insights, enhance adoption, and achieve market leadership with successful AI/ML product shipping experience.
Personal Development, Contacts and Education
Languages & Personal Development
German (B1 proficiency), currently learning Hungarian through coding less0ns for me an others https://jaypaulb.github.io/learninghungarian/.
Excited to embark on the journey into fatherhood, bringing the same dedication and strategic thinking that drives professional success to this new chapter of life.
Education
Indefatigable Military Academy
Developed resilience, leadership, and teamwork skills, laying the foundation for a successful career in technology-focused product management and growth strategy.