Vice President of Product (AI Platform & IP Intelligence)
About The Position
Lumenci is seeking a Vice President – Product (AI Platform & IP Intelligence) to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of a next-generation AI-driven patent intelligence platform. This role is ideal for a senior product leader with experience building or scaling AI/ML-powered products, semantic or knowledge systems, and complex workflow platforms, who is excited to transform high-value expert consulting services into a scalable, category-defining product. About Lumenci Founded in 2018, Lumenci is a premier intellectual property consulting firm specializing in patent litigation, expert witness testimony, and patent monetization for leading corporations and global law firms operating across the software, telecommunications, semiconductors, and emerging technology sectors. A key part of Lumenci’s model is the integration of deep technical expertise with litigation strategy. Our teams support high-stakes disputes by developing technical narratives, performing rigorous analysis, and partnering with world-class expert witnesses whose testimony shapes case outcomes in courts and arbitration forums worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Gurugram, India, Lumenci delivers end-to-end support spanning technical analysis, expert strategy, valuation, and monetization execution. Our differentiated approach, which includes combining engineering depth, litigation experience, and operational rigor, has resulted in long-term partnerships with leading law firms and technology companies navigating complex IP disputes. Lumenci is backed by VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”) and Century Equity Partners (“CEP”). VSS is a private equity firm dedicated to investing in tech-enabled business services, healthcare , and education companies. Since 1987, VSS has managed eight private capital funds with aggregate committed capital of nearly $4 billion across 103 platform companies and over 600 add-on acquisitions. VSS’s investment in Lumenci was from VSS Structured Capital IV, L.P. (“VSS SC IV”), a $530 million fund which had its final closing in December 2022. CEP is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, MA, that partners with companies seeking investments to support growth or fund acquisitions, partial buyouts, or recapitalization opportunities. This role may require approximately domestic travel for client meetings, internal strategy sessions, and product/market events.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in product management, including senior leadership roles (e.g., Director, Head of Product, VP Product).
- Demonstrated success building 0→1 products and/or scaling B2B SaaS or platform products.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML products, data platforms, or intelligent workflow systems (LLMs, semantic search, recommendations, decision support, etc.).
- Strong execution discipline: able to move from vision to shipped product with clear priorities, trade‑offs, and timelines.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, data, design, GTM, services) in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex AI and IP concepts to executives, attorneys, and technical audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in legal tech, IP, patent analytics, or litigation support.
- Background in semantic search, knowledge systems, or information retrieval.
- Experience working with or leading distributed global teams (US + India or similar).
- Prior work in an AI-first or data-heavy B2B SaaS environment.
Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Vision
- Roadmap & Execution Leadership
- AI Workflow & Platform Design
- Customer & Market Insight
- Cross-Functional & GTM Collaboration
- Product Metrics & Accountability
- Leadership & Culture
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Well-being: We offer robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options that include significant company contributions toward employee premiums to support the health of our "Luminaries" and their families.
- Retirement Strategy: Lumenci provides a 401(k) program with a competitive employer-matching contribution, enabling employees to build long-term financial security.
- Performance-Based Incentives: Our total cash compensation includes a variable pay component designed to reward both individual achievements (KRAs) and overall company success.
- Time Off & Leaves: We prioritize work-life harmony through a balanced leave policy that includes accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), designated company holidays, and additional "floating" holidays for personal or cultural significance.
- Holistic Wellness Support: Beyond standard medical care, we provide dedicated Wellness Leave to address both physical health and emotional well-being, as well as paid leave for significant life events like bereavement and parental bonding.
- Culture of Autonomy & Growth: Employees benefit from a flexible, remote-first work environment that favors autonomy and provides structured support for ongoing professional development and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
