About Me

Product leader, data-informed problem solver, and lifelong learner based in Massachusetts

Hi, I'm James Laurenti. I build products that solve messy, human problems—like helping small businesses thrive on large marketplaces or scaling grocery and alcohol delivery from scratch. I get the most energy from working across disciplines, aligning scrappy teams, and shipping tools that actually make people’s lives a bit easier. I'm based in Massachusetts, powered by cold brew, curiosity, and a healthy obsession with finding the signal in the noise.

Product Leadership

I specialize in unlocking growth—through better onboarding, smarter retention strategies, and experimentation that turns user behavior into product momentum.

Wine & Classics

Before tech, I was deep in the world of wine and spirits, earning my Certified Specialist of Wine credential and helping retailers translate their shelves into shoppable online catalogs. I also studied Classics, which means I can wax poetic about both Homer and the realities of building MVPs.

Current Philosophy

These days, I get curious and learn fast with help from AI tooling (farewell, endless Googling). I'm fascinated by the ways technology is reshaping our work, our habits, and our creative potential—and I try to stay a few steps ahead of that curve, whether I'm designing a product roadmap or parenting two wonderfully chaotic kids.

What Energizes Me

Cross-Disciplinary Work

Working across disciplines and aligning scrappy teams

Real-World Impact

Shipping tools that actually make people's lives easier

Continuous Learning

Staying ahead of the curve in technology and innovation