Harper (YC W25) · 1 week ago
Founding Product Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expHarper is an AI-native professional services company focused on revolutionizing commercial insurance distribution. They are seeking a Founding Product Manager to bridge engineering and business, driving product strategy and execution while fostering a collaborative product culture.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechInsurance
Responsibilities
Use AI to prototype fast
Bridge engineering and business
Be the gelling function
Own a product area end-to-end
Drive business outcomes
Talk to customers every day
Build product culture
Argue it out, then decide
Qualification
Required
3-6 years in product management, ideally in B2B SaaS or AI-native products
Technical depth—understanding of AI agent architecture, context engineering, and how LLM-based systems work
Proficiency using AI tools (Claude Code, Lovable, Cursor, etc.) to rapidly prototype and validate ideas
Demonstrated success owning a product from concept through launch and iteration
Technical fluency—deep understanding of data systems, architecture, and AI/ML concepts
Track record of bridging engineering and business teams effectively
Experience working cross-functionally across engineering, design, sales, and operations
Strong communication skills—can translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate
Preferred
Experience in insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries
Background in AI/ML products, voice AI, or workflow automation
Prior startup experience at similar stage (Series A/B)
Experience building product functions or teams from scratch
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Company
Harper (YC W25)
Harper is a commercial E&S insurance brokerage.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Y Combinator
2025-03-12Pre Seed· $0.5M
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