Daley
Vertiz
human-first AI.
always open.
Two jobs,
one mission.
Hi, I'm Daley (yes, pronounced like everyday!) — a Product Manager with a proven track record of launching impactful products at scale across industry leaders like YouTube, Google, and Amazon.
My north star: AI that's built for real humans from all walks of life. Technology that lowers barriers instead of raising them. Products that feel like they were made for people — not just the ones already at the table. I build at the axis of equity and innovation, where great technology finally meets the people who need it most. And just like my name, I show up for that mission every single day.
0-to-1 is where I live. The blank page, the big bet, the team figuring it out together — that's my element. My superpower is empathy: understanding what users actually need, and making sure the people I build with know their work matters. Great products are a byproduct of great teams.
Outside of work, I'm dedicated to community work focused on higher education and empowering underrepresented groups in academia and the corporate world — because I believe the best products come from the most diverse rooms.
Things I've
shipped.
Building & transforming the Smart Home with Gemini
Leading product strategy for Gemini's home integration — making AI feel natural, useful, and human in the places people live, rest, and connect. Multi-modal interactions, privacy-first design, and accessibility for all.
Scaling product at YouTube
Launched impactful initiatives at scale — building features used by millions of creators and viewers worldwide, with a focus on equity and creator empowerment.
Voice & AI at Amazon
Delivered product strategy and roadmap execution at Amazon — working at the intersection of voice AI and consumer hardware, bringing AI into the home before it was cool.
Things I've been
thinking about.
What "AI for everyone" actually means
We keep saying AI should be democratized. But democratized for whom, built by whom, and on whose terms? Some thoughts from the inside.
Read moreThe 9-to-5 PM who builds after hours
On the strange, energizing, occasionally exhausting experience of building a side studio while working full-time at one of the world's biggest tech companies.
Read moreDesigning for the home, not the device
When you bring AI into the home, you're not just shipping a feature. You're entering someone's most personal space. That changes everything about how you design.
Read moreSo glad our
orbits crossed.
Open to ideas, collaborations, and conversations.
daley.vertiz@gmail.com