Hi! 👋 I’m Patrick Desmond, a results-driven product and operations leader based in Sacramento with over 10 years of experience in high-growth startups, P2P marketplaces, e-commerce, FinTech, and custom SaaS software. My mission is to help companies achieve success by doing whatever it takes.
A little about me.
Since graduating from UC Berkeley, I have held diverse roles in both product and operations at leading technology companies. Most recently, at iSeatz, I led the end-to-end development of custom SaaS solutions and API integrations, partnering with industry leaders such as American Express, Qantas, OpenTable, Viator, and CarTrawler. At GoodLeap, I oversaw Salesforce optimization and the internationalization of a B2C financing marketplace for sustainable home improvements, driving product expansion into new markets. Earlier, I played a key role in scaling Boatbound — the "Airbnb for boats" — from seed funding through Series A and eventual acquisition. And my career began at Airbnb, where I served as an Operations Lead, spearheading initiatives for international market expansion into Oceania and Europe.
A little more about me.
I’m passionate about UX design, fitness, and equatorial shirts. I’ve lived in cities like Sydney, Brisbane, San Francisco, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and even spent a hot summer in New York. In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts at 1.8x speed, diving into a Mick Herron novel, or tending to my garden. Above all, I’m a proud husband and father to three incredible kids. If you’d like to connect, feel free to schedule a chat via Calendly.