Taric Andrade

Human-Centered Systems Leader | Product & Strategy

Career Goal

I'm seeking a Head of Product role at a mission-driven, growth-stage (Series B+) technology company with a culture built on autonomy and trust.

Who I Am

My career is a journey of connecting systems: from engineering and organizational strategy to human-centered product leadership. I build the scaffolding for talented teams to thrive by focusing on relationships, incentives, and the "why" behind the work. This human-centric approach, born from my experience as a founder, is my guiding principle.

Core Strengths

Architecting Operating Systems

I design bespoke systems (processes, rituals, communication loops) that enable teams to deliver with clarity, purpose, and less friction.

Strategy to Execution

I translate high-level strategy into actionable product vision, roadmaps, and OKRs that empower teams to lead their own work.

Developing Leaders

I mentor talent and build teams where psychological safety and radical candor are the foundation for high performance.

Proven Impact

+38%

ARR Uplift

Through targeted AI-led initiatives at Vendasta.

+32%

Sales Conversion

By launching an AI-driven Lead Scoring system.

10,000+

Paying Users

Acquired by founding and scaling ClickSitter from 0-to-1.

4.8x

Share Value Growth

Contributed to share appreciation from $13 to $63 at Renova Energia.

Ideal Industry Focus

I'm drawn to industries where technology can directly empower individuals, enhance well-being, and create a more sustainable and equitable future.

EdTech

To democratize learning and unlock human potential.

HealthTech

To improve access to care and patient outcomes.

FinTech for Wellness

To build tools that foster financial security and reduce stress.

Sustainability

To solve critical environmental challenges with scalable solutions.

B-Corps & Platforms

To support companies and creators building a better future.

How You Can Help

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I'm always open to a conversation about scaling teams, leadership, and strategy.

The Culture I Want to Build

Seek

  • Autonomy & Outcome-Driven Work: Teams are trusted and measured by their impact.
  • Radical Candor & Trust: Honest, respectful feedback is the norm.
  • Empowered Leadership: Teams are empowered to lead their own work.
  • Inclusive & High-Performing Teams: Diversity and psychological safety are paramount.
  • Efficient Systems & Deep Work: A culture that values people's time.

Avoid

  • Micromanagement & "Feature Factories": Process over outcomes is a non-starter.
  • A Culture of Gossip & Lies: Hoarded information and lack of accountability.
  • Rigid, Top-Down Structures: Hierarchies that create bottlenecks and disempower experts.
  • "Bro Culture" & In-Groups: Non-inclusive environments that lack psychological safety.
  • Performative Culture: Using phrases like "we are a family" to mask poor boundaries.