About
Hi, I’m Joel Mena — a product leader, coach, strategist and community builder proudly based in Miami.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked alongside startups, founders, and innovation teams to turn bold ideas into real-world products. From real estate and healthcare to education, entertainment, and emerging tech like AR/VR, IoT and blockchain to name a afew — I’ve helped launch dozens of digital products that drive impact and put people at the center of experience.
In my role as Chief Experience Officer, I lead a diverse team of PM’s designers, researchers, and technologists focused on transforming complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. Whether I’m crafting a user journey or guiding a founder through their product vision, I believe great products start with empathy and are built through collaboration.
Beyond the work, I’m deeply invested in the creative and tech community. For nearly a decade I led the Miami chapter of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA) and more recently co-founded Product People Meet, a growing network for product professionals to connect, share, and grow together. I’ve mentored with top-ranked UX bootcamps and often speak on topics like user-centered design, emerging technologies, and the role of product leadership in shaping the future of startups and tech ecosystems.