Max Friedman

Max Friedman is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, teaching 'Product Management for and by Product Managers'. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon, a JD from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Michigan. With over 10 years of industry experience, he has led product teams at Google and IBM, focusing on innovation and AI-driven solutions. Currently at Google, he oversees initiatives in Google Shopping, enhancing merchant and shopper experiences. His expertise spans product strategy, team leadership, and AI integration in business.

• Education:
• MBA, Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business)
• JD, University of Pittsburgh
• Bachelor's in Economics, University of Michigan

Research interests include leveraging technology and data to drive product innovation, AI applications in business ecosystems, and scaling high-performing teams. His teaching emphasizes practical, real-world product management strategies. Professional experience spans product leadership roles at Google (Google Shopping) and IBM (Watson AI initiatives), where he developed new AI offerings and strategic programs.