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Rina Thakker - Chief Product and Technology Officer in Darien, CT

Rina Thakker

Executive Product & Technology Leader specializing in consumer digital platforms and media

Grand Slam TrackUniversity of ConnecticutDarien, CT21 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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CTO at Grand Slam Track (track & field league) for ~2 years, owning a broad technology portfolio across digital marketing tech, IT, broadcast technology, and athlete/data management systems. Entrepreneurial operator with repeated experience assessing product-market fit using user sentiment, demand data, demographic targeting, and A/B testing; familiar with VC mechanics and looking to deepen hands-on fundraising experience via a large network and board connections.

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Key Strengths

  • CTO experience spanning digital marketing tech, IT, broadcast tech, and data systems in a sports league startup
  • Data-driven approach to evaluating product-market fit (user sentiment, demand signals, demographic targeting)
  • Experimentation mindset using A/B testing to validate digital products before/around launch
  • Entrepreneurial experience developing product/business ideas and building business plans
  • Strong cross-startup and enterprise network; plans to leverage board and broader network for fundraising exposure
  • Pragmatic founder mindset: willing to pivot or wind down based on performance data rather than ego

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Experience

Chief Product and Technology OfficerGrand Slam Track · May 2024 – Present
SVP, Digital ProductsWorld Wrestling Entertainment · Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
VP, Technology Strategy and OperationsWorld Wrestling Entertainment · Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Sr. Director, Data EngineeringWorld Wrestling Entertainment · Jan 2016 – Jan 2019
Director, Enterprise SystemsWorld Wrestling Entertainment · Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
Manager, Financial SystemsWorld Wrestling Entertainment · Jan 2010 – Jan 2013
Systems AnalystWorld Wrestling Entertainment · Jan 2006 – Jan 2010
Database AdministratorAvon · Jan 2005 – Jan 2006
Oracle Applications AdministratorGoodrich Corporation · Jan 2005 – Jan 2005

Education

University of Connecticutmaster, Technology Management (2015)
University of Connecticutbachelor, Computer Science Engineering (2004)

Awards

  • 2021 Audience Engagement & Experience Award (WWE Thunderdome)
  • CEO’s Brass Ring Leadership (World Wrestling Entertainment)

Languages

English

Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)

Memberships

  • Chief

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