Phil
Getzen
Seasoned product leader.
Media. Social. Sports.
Building technology for people.
12+ years building products used by millions and leading teams that drive outcomes. Now helping businesses transform in the age of AI.
Featured Projects
Recent work spanning iOS apps, web applications, and AI-powered tools

About Me
I'm a product leader with over 12 years of experience building products that millions of people use every day. My journey has taken me through some of the most innovative companies in tech.
At Disney & ESPN, I founded and grew the Video Experiences Team for Sports, driving all consumer experiences for video on mobile, web and CTV, including the recently launched ESPN Unlimited innovative features. At Twitter, I owned our Media Client Infrastructure work, delivering projects like Live Monday Night Football and unification of Vine, Twitter and Periscope video stacks. And at Microsoft, I worked with Fortune 500 companies to develop and refine our App Management Solution: Intune.
Along the way, I've also founded startups. Gique, a non-profit dedicated to providing underserved communities access to STEAM resources and TempoRun, an app for runners who love music. These ventures taught me how to build products from the ground up, develop inspiring and effective teams, and deeply understand our users.
Today, I'm focused on building human-centered products. I believe the best technology disappears — the user experiences the content, the moment, or the task, not the app. When you stop noticing the tool, that's when it's working.
Soulful AI
I also run Soulful AI, where I help software companies make smarter AI decisions. From hands-on product strategy to building production AI features — I ship, not just advise.
Previous Work
A selection of past projects and roles that shaped my product thinking
|Disney (ESPN)
Sr. PM → Sr. Manager → Director
2019–2025
1,180% ESPN+ subscriber growth →
Led Video Experiences Team across mobile, web, and CTV. 3 promotions over 6 years.
|Disney (ESPN)
Sr. PM → Sr. Manager → Director
2019–2025
1,180% ESPN+ subscriber growth →
Led Video Experiences Team across mobile, web, and CTV. 3 promotions over 6 years.
Product Manager II
2016–2019
Unified video player framework across iOS, Android, web. Shipped Thursday Night Football live streaming.
Product Manager II
2016–2019
Unified video player framework across iOS, Android, web. Shipped Thursday Night Football live streaming.
Microsoft
Program Manager
2014–2016
Enterprise cloud solutions with Microsoft Intune.
Microsoft
Program Manager
2014–2016
Enterprise cloud solutions with Microsoft Intune.
Gique
Co-Founder & VP
2013–2019
Published research on STEAM outcomes →
Non-profit STEAM education in Boston. Curriculum at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester.
Gique
Co-Founder & VP
2013–2019
Published research on STEAM outcomes →
Non-profit STEAM education in Boston. Curriculum at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester.
TempoRun
Co-Founder & Mobile App Engineer
Early career
SXSW Student Startup Competition winner →
Machine learning-powered running playlist generator that matches music to your pace.
TempoRun
Co-Founder & Mobile App Engineer
Early career
SXSW Student Startup Competition winner →
Machine learning-powered running playlist generator that matches music to your pace.




