Franklin Cruz

Franklin Cruz

Senior AI Product Leader

Bridging Vision, Tech Architecture & Business Value. With 27 years of experience, I build practical, market-ready Agentic AI solutions.

27 Years Experience

Holistic Expertise
(Strategic, Tactical, Technical)

Solo 31x ROI Exit
(Built in 40 Days)

About Me

I am a seasoned product leader and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience turning ideas into market-ready digital products. My journey has given me a 360-degree view of the product lifecycle, culminating in a strong focus on building practical AI solutions.

I've led multiple AI initiatives, from managing a team to build an AI-powered email marketing platform, to architecting `Supereducado`—a distinct EdTech platform featuring agentic workflows for content generation. This commitment to hands-on building demonstrates my ability to master the full AI product lifecycle.

Passion for Innovation
Systems Thinking
Collaborative Leader
Long-Term Value Creation

Core Competencies

AI Product Management & Innovation

  • Product Vision & Strategy
  • Driving AI Innovation
  • Roadmapping & Prioritization
  • Team Leadership
  • User-Centric Design
  • A/B Testing & Validation
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Data-Driven Decisions

AI Solutions Architecture

  • Systems Design
  • API Integration
  • Prototyping & MVP Dev
  • Scalability Planning
  • Technical Feasibility Analysis

Agentic AI Automation

  • Agentic Workflows
  • N8N & Make.com
  • LLM API Integration
  • Custom Tool Integration
  • Performance Optimization
Franklin Cruz at Web Summit 2019

Early Adopter in Applied AI

Featured at Web Summit 2019

My focus on AI began long before the current hype cycle. In 2019, my AI startup concept, `LeadMessenger.ai`, was selected for the prestigious Alpha program at Web Summit in Lisbon. This experience demonstrates a long-standing passion for identifying real-world applications for AI technology and the foresight to act on them.

My Best Work

AI Product Development

Role: Founder & Product Lead

As a hands-on product builder, I've led multiple AI initiatives from concept to MVP. This includes leading a team to build an AI email platform, architecting an EdTech platform (`Supereducado`) with agentic workflows, and developing the `LeadMessenger.ai` concept selected for the Web Summit Alpha program.

AI Product ManagementProduct RoadmappingPrototypingAgentic WorkflowsTeam Leadership

E-commerce Consultancy

Role: Founder & Managing Director

I founded and scaled a consultancy to a team of 10, serving as the lead technical and strategic advisor for nearly 100 e-commerce brands. My focus was on designing and implementing thousands of complex automation workflows in platforms like Klaviyo and ActiveCampaign to drive client growth.

Marketing AutomationSolution ArchitectureClient ManagementE-CommerceKlaviyo

Foundational Ventures

Role: Founder & Digital Product Specialist

My early career was defined by entrepreneurship. I single-handedly built and sold an EdTech SaaS platform (`Ótima Prova`) for a 31x ROI. I also managed international dev teams, designed UI/UX, and handled all aspects of web development and server administration for a diverse range of clients.

EntrepreneurshipProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementUI/UX DesignWebOps

Let's Build the Future

I'm actively seeking opportunities to join innovative teams as an AI Product Leader. If you're looking for someone with a bias for action and a track record of shipping products, let's talk.