Joseph Pidala

About Me.

I’m Joseph, a product strategist focused on emerging technologies reshaping how we work and live.

I’m a techno-optimist and believe in effective accelerationism. This means I believe technology is a net positive over time, and I believe society should continue pushing the frontier of advanced technology.

Currently, my main focus is on one core shift affecting organizations of all sizes: AI augmenting the workplace. I don’t think the right question is “how do I replace role X?” It’s “how do I enable role X to deliver more direct value by removing repetitive work?” AI gives us more time for relationship-driven, judgement-heavy, and creative work. What humans do best.

My path has been a mix of product, operations, and policy. At Robinhood, I was proud to work on one of the first mainstream self-custody wallets, especially at a time when the digital asset industry was under heavy scrutiny. At Meta, I worked in Global Operations on IP infringement. I also spent time in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where I published research informing the country’s draft cybercrime law. Along the way, I spent time at PwC, P&G, cybersecurity startups, and earned my master’s in Digital Technology Management and Artificial Intelligence.

My values are simple: self-sovereignty, transparency, and keeping your word. Everything else builds on these.

Outside of work, I’ve built a global perspective through time spent living, working, studying, and traveling across 30+ countries. I also study philosophy, train martial arts, play padel, and enjoy a game of chess.

Expertise:

• Product Strategy
• Product Operations
• Digital Transformation
• Cyber Risk Management