Mike Bauer is an experienced executive and product leader. He's spent over three decades driving growth at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. Mike has held executive operating and product roles at public companies and venture-backed startups, and has also founded and scaled enterprise software and hardware companies.
Specializing in building SaaS platforms, AI-driven tools, and customer-centered products that solve complex business challenges, Mr. Bauer is a recognized expert in Jobs-to-Be-Done, Agile product delivery, and InnovationOps. He frequently advises founders and product teams on transforming ideas into scalable, high-performance products.
With a strong focus on uncovering unmet market needs, Mike brings a rare combination of strategic insight and operational rigor to every engagement. He is a sought-after speaker, workshop leader, and executive advisor on product strategy, innovation, and go-to-market alignment.
Mike holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude with University Honors, in Electrical Engineering, from The Ohio State University.