Top Talent like Paola are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Paola Santiago

Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Helping Startup Founders & PMs Stay Sane, Launch Products, & Generate Revenue
Hi, I’m Paola. I help you build products and businesses you’re proud of. Sound familiar? You’ve got a promising idea or a growing startup, but instead of clarity and results, you’re stuck in: A whirlwind of feature requests, team bottlenecks, and conflicting priorities. Struggling to balance strategy, execution, and keeping your team sane. Wondering how to streamline without losing momentum (or your mind). And you're scrambling to fix all of them while building trust and confidence with your customers, clients, and investors. You don’t just need advice; you need a partner you can trust to guide you through the messy middle of product development and help you focus on what matters most. That’s where I come in. With over 8+ years of experience in SaaS, startups, and digital transformation, I’ve worked with founders, product managers, and NGOs to turn big ideas into functional, scalable solutions. From optimizing processes to validating ideas and building products that generate revenue, my approach is rooted in collaboration, clarity, and delivering results you can count on. Imagine this instead: A product that meets your customers’ needs and earns their loyalty Clear processes that let your team stay focused on what matters most. Launching a product that generates revenue (instead of scrambling to keep up). How We Can Work Together: 1:1 Consulting: Personalized support for founders, PMs, and NGOs to refine your strategy, optimize your processes, and deliver results that stick Workshops & Audits: From uncovering bottlenecks to fine-tuning your product workflow, we’ll build the systems and solutions you need to scale with confidence Why Me? I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve led startups through MVP development, helped teams build products that resonate, and empowered organizations to solve meaningful problems. Whether it’s streamlining processes or delivering customer-centric solutions, I bring clarity, trust, and impact to every project. Ready to build something remarkable and truly connect with your customers? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭! paola@psproductperson.com https://www.psproductperson.com/ Book a chemistry call: https://calendly.com/paola-jdxe/30min

Work History

P

CEO | Founder

PS Product Person
U

Director of Product Management

Union Realtime LLC
U

Senior Technical Product Manager

Union Realtime LLC
O

Product Manager

Occupyd.Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 7 mos
I

Product Owner

IBI GroupApr 2018 - Dec 2019 • 1 yr 9 mos
O

Business Analyst

Ontario GovernmentApr 2017 - Apr 2018 • 1 yr 1 mo
T

Data Analyst & Consultant (Summer Internship)

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 • 5 mos

Education

U

University of Toronto

Master of Information, Information Systems & Design2015 - 2017
Q

Queen's University

Bachelor of Arts Honours(B.A.H), Major in Sociology & Minor in Global Development Studies2011 - 2015
T

The University of Manchester

Exchange Programme, Sociology2014

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Helping Startup Founders & PMs Stay Sane, Launch Products, & Generate Revenue
Hi, I’m Paola. I help you build products and businesses you’re proud of. Sound familiar? You’ve got a promising idea or a growing startup, but instead of clarity and results, you’re stuck in: A whirlwind of feature requests, team bottlenecks, and conflicting priorities. Struggling to balance strategy, execution, and keeping your team sane. Wondering how to streamline without losing momentum (or your mind). And you're scrambling to fix all of them while building trust and confidence with your customers, clients, and investors. You don’t just need advice; you need a partner you can trust to guide you through the messy middle of product development and help you focus on what matters most. That’s where I come in. With over 8+ years of experience in SaaS, startups, and digital transformation, I’ve worked with founders, product managers, and NGOs to turn big ideas into functional, scalable solutions. From optimizing processes to validating ideas and building products that generate revenue, my approach is rooted in collaboration, clarity, and delivering results you can count on. Imagine this instead: A product that meets your customers’ needs and earns their loyalty Clear processes that let your team stay focused on what matters most. Launching a product that generates revenue (instead of scrambling to keep up). How We Can Work Together: 1:1 Consulting: Personalized support for founders, PMs, and NGOs to refine your strategy, optimize your processes, and deliver results that stick Workshops & Audits: From uncovering bottlenecks to fine-tuning your product workflow, we’ll build the systems and solutions you need to scale with confidence Why Me? I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve led startups through MVP development, helped teams build products that resonate, and empowered organizations to solve meaningful problems. Whether it’s streamlining processes or delivering customer-centric solutions, I bring clarity, trust, and impact to every project. Ready to build something remarkable and truly connect with your customers? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭! paola@psproductperson.com https://www.psproductperson.com/ Book a chemistry call: https://calendly.com/paola-jdxe/30min

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Paola are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Paola Santiago

Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

P

CEO | Founder

PS Product Person
U

Director of Product Management

Union Realtime LLC
U

Senior Technical Product Manager

Union Realtime LLC
O

Product Manager

Occupyd.Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 • 1 yr 7 mos
I

Product Owner

IBI GroupApr 2018 - Dec 2019 • 1 yr 9 mos
O

Business Analyst

Ontario GovernmentApr 2017 - Apr 2018 • 1 yr 1 mo
T

Data Analyst & Consultant (Summer Internship)

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 • 5 mos

Education

U

University of Toronto

Master of Information, Information Systems & Design2015 - 2017
Q

Queen's University

Bachelor of Arts Honours(B.A.H), Major in Sociology & Minor in Global Development Studies2011 - 2015
T

The University of Manchester

Exchange Programme, Sociology2014

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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