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Joseph Mehari shared thisJoseph Mehari shared thisPlease support Ukrainians in these very hard times! Among the organisations collecting funds for Ukraine are: International Committee Red Cross, which has launched an appeal to provide food, medicine, clothing and shelter, as well as first aid training and, in the last few days, 15,000 litres of drinking water to villages in eastern Ukraine. https://lnkd.in/dM2CuhVk Caritas, which is helping thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are now desperately searching for a safe shelter, both in western Ukraine and abroad; providing essential information, food, drinking water and personal hygiene kits, as well as a safe and secure place to sleep, eat and wash themselves. https://lnkd.in/ddmARxjz The UNHCR; the UN refugee agency, which is funding emergency shelters, repairs for homes damaged by shelling, emergency cash assistance, psychological support and warm clothing. https://lnkd.in/dJnZqCh6 Unicef, the UN's children's charity, which is helping to ensure families have clean water and food and that child health and protection services continue. https://lnkd.in/dY_MW9hP Save the Children, which is providing cash assistance, food and other support to refugees crossing into Romania and Lithuania, as well as in Ukraine itself. https://lnkd.in/dWSGws3u The Disasters Emergency Committee, an umbrella group for 15 of the UK's leading aid charities, is also running an appeal, donations to which will be doubled by the government up to a total of £20m. https://lnkd.in/dr5R9ZE9
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Joseph Mehari shared thisWe announced lots of #Echo and #Alexa goodness yesterday. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gR9nnjQAmazon's Echo devices get redesign on the way to world dominationAmazon's Echo devices get redesign on the way to world domination
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Joseph Mehari liked thisProud of my wife for this monumental launch! She and her team have been working tirelessly to develop the software and hardware product marketing for this device to make it the most impressive of its kind on the market today. It is beyond cool and I’m so excited for her on this big launch day. Congratulations Katherine Young 👏👏👏Joseph Mehari liked thisI’m so excited to finally share what we’ve been working on - Meta VR Glasses! It’s a private cinema, court side seat, workspace, and console all in a pair of glasses that weigh 100 grams. 5K Infinite Display, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced certified, and Meta AI agent built in. Coming Spring 2027. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g7AtN95x
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Joseph Mehari liked thisJoseph Mehari liked thisFuture of Brand. I like the sound of that. 😏 I'm incredibly honored to be named to AFROTECH's Future 50, recognizing 50 Black leaders shaping what's next across technology and business. The recognition got me thinking about the kind of work I've always been drawn to: building demand for innovations that don't have a blueprint yet. Finding common language for uncommon new products — and making them relevant, useful and worth wanting. At PepsiCo, that meant helping launch the first beverage developed specifically for gamers. At Meta, becoming the first consumer marketer focused on AI glasses. And now at Amazon, expanding what the Kindle brand can mean for work and productivity through Kindle Scribe. There's another throughline in that work that makes being recognized by AFROTECH especially meaningful: Black culture has so often helped me tell the story. From working with Lil Baby to re-stage Rockstar Energy, to producing the first music video starring Burna Boy for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, to work with Lebron James, Erykah Badu, Coco Gauff, and more— I've had the privilege of building with Black creators who help move culture forward. Understanding where culture is being created — and who is creating it — is fundamental to great marketing. I'm proud to be part of AFROTECH's Future of Brand class and even more excited about what we're all building next. Thank you, AFROTECH and Blavity, for the recognition. 🖤 #AfroTechFuture50 #AfroTech2026 Congrats also to my fellow honorees! Orlando Baeza Brianne Boles-Marshall, MBA Ayesha Coker Keena Grigsby Attica Jaques Ajaa Long Kelly Buchanan Spillers Jasmine Anderson Taylor Gabrielle Dallas Wesley Lanae Williamson, MBA
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Joseph Mehari liked thisJoseph Mehari liked thisSometimes the right next step is the one that brings together where you’ve been and where you want to go. I’m starting that next chapter as Vice President of FP&A at OpenTable. And I am ecstatic about this next step! As I close one chapter, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve learned, how much I’ve grown and, most importantly, how many great people have been part of that journey. I’m grateful for the experiences that have shaped me as a finance leader and for the relationships I’ll take with me. I’m looking forward to bringing that experience to OpenTable and taking on a role that brings together the parts of my work I enjoy most: understanding the business, helping leaders make important decisions and building teams that can support growth. I’ll lead the FP&A organization and partner with the leadership team on the financial and strategic priorities that will shape OpenTable’s future. What made this opportunity feel right was the people, the scope of the role and the chance to join a company at the intersection of technology, restaurants and experiences people use every day.
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Joseph Mehari reacted on thisJoseph Mehari reacted on thisInspired by the great sessions at iOSDevUK 2026, I ended up signing up for a lightning talk with less than 24 hours' notice. No pressure! 😅 Talked about working on tracking events (all the way from the iOS client to the downstream consumers). It's part of my day-to-day, so the material was already in my head. Beyond the talk, it was just great being around other iOS devs, swapping notes, picking up things you'd never get from a blog post. Now I need some time to process it all and start putting the cool stuff into practice. Big thanks to Chris Price, Neil Taylor, Prifysgol Aberystwyth University and the whole iOSDevUK crew for putting on such a great event. And thanks to Depop, Vasu Agrawal and Daniela B., for the support in getting me there. See you next year! Photo credit: 👨🏻💻 Oliver Binns, MEng
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Joseph Mehari reacted on thisJoseph Mehari reacted on thisEighteen years at Amazon, moving across six businesses and four countries, taught me one thing above all: get the fundamentals rock solid first, then build off that foundation towards a clear North Star. That approach gave me the chance to help build businesses and experiences that reached millions of people across the globe. So, when Emilie and Clare reached out about The ETC. Collective, it felt like a natural next step. What drew me in was the way they work. They get properly underneath a client's problem, build the plan on evidence rather than opinion, and see it through to execution rather than handing over a deck. That's the same instinct I built a career on at Amazon, just applied outside it for the first time. I'll be working with founders and leadership teams on product strategy and execution. Turning ambiguous, technically complex problems into roadmaps people can actually ship against, whether that's a 0-to-1 build, an AI-driven initiative, or a business trying to work out what to do with a capability it already has. If any of this resonates, I'd love to connect. #ETCCollective #ProductStrategy #Innovation #ExecutionMatters #TechnicalProductManagement #PowerOfCollectives
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Joseph Mehari reacted on thisJoseph Mehari reacted on thisEvery role I've had has orbited what people genuinely care about: being ready for the worst, the ritual of a good cup of coffee, the excitement of building something new, the comfort of feeling connected to home. Different industries, same thread, most recent 11+ years of it at Amazon, across Devices, AWS, and Ring. I'm thrilled to be joining onXmaps, Inc. as Director, Connected Devices. I've spent my career turning complex products and big ideas into things that work in the real world. Now I get to bring that experience to a company helping people explore farther, feel more confident outside, and protect access to the places that make those adventures possible. It's a rare opportunity to bring together work I know well with a mission that I care about. A new path, same thread.
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Joseph Mehari reacted on thisJoseph Mehari reacted on thisWhen I was a kid, my name got a lot of attention. Unwanted attention. "oooohhhh like Dolly Parton" It was rarely meant kindly. It was often accompanied with an inappropriate gesture about my physique. It was mostly from kids, parroting what the media and adults and late night talk show hosts said about her. She had legions of music fans but even they didn't always take her seriously. "oooohhhh like Dolly Parton" The mockery bothered young me, but if it bothered her, she did not let on. She would come back with a witty one liner and then kept living life on her own terms, start to finish. Big hair. Big chest. Big heart. Over the years, the tone has changed. "oooohhhh like Dolly Parton" It became a compliment. We saw her brilliant mind, her business acumen, and her generous heart. We admired how she lived her own life on her own terms. She became a national hero. She didn't change; we did. We became better people. We started acting more like her, treating people right. "oooohhhh like Dolly Parton" I was teaching when the news broke yesterday. During our mid-class break, we played some of her music. My students' admiration for her moved me to tears. I love how they don't even know how she was once treated and trivialized. "oooohhhh like Dolly Parton" The answer then and now and always will be, "by the grace of God, I hope so."
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Joseph Mehari reacted on thisJoseph Mehari reacted on thisWow wow wow. A day I'll never forget with Mel Robbins and her phenomenal podcast team. It started weeks prior with fun and fascinating prep calls with rock star producer Phil Devitt. Then, the big day arrived in Boston. I entered the studio to a gushingly warm greeting from the whole team, each of whom is a pro at what they do. Once we got going, Mel showed why her podcast is #1 with her master class interview skills and commitment to her millions of fans in 194 countries. And afterwards, we all enjoyed a jubilant "curtain call." Who knew that a podcast recording could leave your heart so full? Beyond grateful/nervous/excited to share that the episode is out today. !!!!! Listen/watch wherever you get your podcasts or check out link in the first comment.
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Joseph Mehari liked thisJoseph Mehari liked thisAfter eight years at Amazon, I’m moving on to my next chapter. When I look back, I’m incredibly grateful for the progressive growth I experienced during my time here. Each role brought new challenges, opportunities to stretch, and lessons that shaped me as both a finance professional and a leader. But what I’ll value most are the people I met along the way. I’m grateful for the colleagues who became friends and the relationships that I know will last well beyond Amazon. A special thank you to Mike Recupero, Ting Chen, Shannon Wicke, and Venkatkrishna Rao for being part of my journey. And a huge thank you to Jermaine D McKinley and Karla Pearson for your thoughtful guidance and insightful reinforcement over the years. Your perspective has meant more than you know. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, grateful for what I’ve learned, and excited to take everything I’ve gained into my next chapter. I’m making this move thoughtfully and intentionally, toward an opportunity that feels like the right next step for me. I’m looking forward to sharing more soon.
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Honors & Awards
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NYU President's Service Award
New York University
The purpose of the President’s Service Award is to recognize the distinguished achievements of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and student organizations for their commitment to civic engagement and service in local communities across the University's global network or for their promotion of learning, leadership, and quality of student life at New York University.
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New Venture Competition Quarter-Finalist - $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge
NYU W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab
The NYU Stern New Venture Competition is the premier platform for identifying, nurturing and showcasing entrepreneurial talent at NYU. The competition challenges aspiring business owners and those excited by the new venture startup process to take their ideas from concept to market. The NYU Stern New Venture Competition winners share the $100,000 Ira Rennert Prize.
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MBA Consortium Fellowship
Consortium for Graduate Studies in Management (CGSM)
The vision of The Consortium is to increase the representation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in management careers in the United States. This vision is realized by recruiting outstanding students who have shown a commitment to diversity and connecting them with top-tier MBA programs and corporations. The Consortium connects people, institutions and companies who have shown a commitment to that mission, and positions them for even greater success. Specifically…
The vision of The Consortium is to increase the representation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in management careers in the United States. This vision is realized by recruiting outstanding students who have shown a commitment to diversity and connecting them with top-tier MBA programs and corporations. The Consortium connects people, institutions and companies who have shown a commitment to that mission, and positions them for even greater success. Specifically, The Consortium foster a network of the country’s best students, leading MBA programs and corporate partners, including Fortune 500 companies.
The Consortium awards merit-based, full-tuition fellowships to top MBA candidates who have a proven record for promoting inclusion in school, in their jobs or in their personal lives. -
MLT MBA Prep Fellowship
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
Selected as an MBA Prep Fellow in order to experience a comprehensive curriculum, set of seminars, coaching, and preparatory work culminating in application to graduate business school.
MBA Prep Fellows receive a great number of resources to aid them in the process, and also give back to their peers, those who follow them, and their community.
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