Full-Time

Staff Product Manager

AI/ML

Firsthand

Firsthand

11-50 employees

AI agent platform for branded campaigns

Compensation Overview

$195k - $210k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Three days on-site per week.

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Product Management
Machine Learning
Requirements
  • BS or MS in computer science, related scientific or technical field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably with 3+ years of experience building ML and AI solutions at enterprise scale
  • Problem-solver with the ability to create simple and intuitive solutions from complex requirements
  • Passion for learning and invention, as well as for efficient processes and scalable execution
  • Experience with the product development cycle and new product launches
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to effectively share complex technical concepts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Conceptualize and design new features within the platform, using a data-informed approach and establishing clear metrics for success
  • Navigate through ambiguity and change to collaboratively drive alignment with cross- functional teammates
  • Work with enterprise customers and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate those insights into product decisions
  • Communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to drive alignment and decision-making
  • Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Firsthand builds an AI agent platform for brands and publishers to protect, control, and deploy their data and content in direct conversational campaigns. It lets teams create and deploy intelligent AI agents that engage consumers with personalized conversations across messaging channels. This approach enables brands and publishers to run tailored, direct-to-consumer interactions while keeping tight control over their data and assets. Compared with typical ad-tech solutions, Firsthand emphasizes data/content governance and direct audience engagement through customized AI agents. The company’s goal is to empower brands and publishers to scale personalized communications with customers while preserving control of their content and data across all messaging channels.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$26M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised $26M Series A in March 2025 led by Radical Ventures.
  • Appointed Andrew Rutledge as CRO to accelerate revenue growth.
  • NVIDIA endorses Brand Agents for retail customer journeys.

What critics are saying

  • Character.ai's 200M users divert brands to scaled platforms now.
  • Google AI Overviews slash traffic to Firsthand agent sites immediately.
  • OpenAI custom GPTs undercut Firsthand's platform with free tools.

What makes Firsthand unique

  • Lakebed™ ensures brands retain full IP control over data in AI agents.
  • Brand Agents enable 1:1 personalized conversations anywhere online.
  • Founders built DoubleClick, AppNexus, FreeWheel for ad-tech expertise.

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MarTech360
Mar 26th, 2025
Firsthand Appoints Andrew Rutledge as Chief Revenue Officer

Firsthand appoints Andrew Rutledge as chief revenue officer.

Tech in Asia
Mar 10th, 2025
Australian AI startup Flowing Bee raises $1.6m for US expansion

05-Mar-2025 | AI brand agent platform Firsthand nets $26m series A Firsthand raises $26M in Series A funding Led by Radical Ventures for AI agent platform

FinSMEs
Mar 7th, 2025
Firsthand Raises $26M in Series A Funding

Firsthand raises $26M in Series A funding.

Firsthand
Mar 5th, 2025
Firsthand Secures $26M in Series A Funding to Scale Industry’s First AI-Powered Brand Agent Platform for Marketers and Publishers | Firsthand

Firsthand unlocks AI as a new communication medium, enabling marketers and publishers to engage consumers directly by leveraging their expertise in real time, wherever consumers are

EIN Presswire
Mar 4th, 2025
Firsthand Secures $26M for AI Platform

Firsthand has secured $26M in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered Brand Agent platform, which transforms consumer engagement by enabling real-time, personalized interactions. Led by Radical Ventures, the funding will support product expansion and team growth. Firsthand's platform allows brands to directly engage consumers, offering tailored experiences and insights, while maintaining control over data through its Lakebed™ system.