Summary
Paul Mandel is a design-led technology leader who has built a career at the intersection of software, hardware, and robotics, guiding product strategy from concept to scale. With 11+ years across Google, Amazon, Leap Motion, and robotics startups, he excels at turning user needs into compelling demos, platforms, and AI-enabled workflows. As Director of Product Management at Robust.AI, he leads cross-functional teams to accelerate AI platform expansion while maintaining relentless user focus. He previously drove 400% customer growth in pharmaceutical and biotech installations and reduced workflow authoring time by 5x through AI agent integrations. He holds a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and a BS in Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College, bridging design thinking with hands-on engineering and leading hardware-centric UX initiatives. Based in San Francisco, he thrives on fast iteration, clear communication across disciplines, and energizing teams to bring ambitious ideas to life.
12 years of coding experience