Hi, I'm Hayder

I build B2B platform products, teams, and organizations with a focus on AI, ML, and data. Currently, I'm Head of Product Management at Aleph Alpha. Previously, I was at BASF.

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Hayder Schneider

What colleagues say on LinkedIn

He grew the team from just 3–4 people to a strong group of 12 and brought in some of the best product talent we had… He helped bring an enterprise product suite to market in record time and drove company-wide alignment for a major GTM initiative… Any company would be lucky to have him.

CDCarsten Dirkson LinkedInInnovation Manager, SPRINDManaged Hayder directly
He worked hard to stress the importance of outcomes over output, introducing processes that helped us escape the "build trap" and focus on solving customer problems… As a consequence, our user base grew by a factor of x10 and our platform expanded to +6 new domains… I believe he can truly lead product teams to create products that customers love.

GGGuillermo García Fernándezon LinkedInSr. Applied AI Engineer, ZapierGuillermo reported to Hayder directly
Hayder seamlessly connected product strategy with real market needs, always translating customer challenges into technical requirements that delivered measurable value… He helped shape complex enterprise solutions, balancing customization with scalable product strategy and ensuring profitability through a strong understanding of AI economics… I strongly recommend him for any role requiring technical depth, customer empathy, and strategic leadership.

AGAndreas Geisson LinkedInSenior Partner, ECODYNAMICSWorked with Hayder but on different teams
As my sparring partner across many strategic and operational topics, Hayder consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep product expertise, and a strong ability to create clarity even in highly complex environments… He has a remarkable talent for guiding product teams and establishing processes that enable solid, scalable, and customer-focused products… He is the kind of colleague who elevates everyone around him.

ÉVÉric Värnildon LinkedInDirector of Engineering and AI, IU GroupWorked with Hayder on the same team
Hayder is my go-to person for fast alignment with Product — always supportive, open-minded, and highly responsive to my clients' needs… He translated business requirements into a roadmap that became a clear differentiator from our competitors… His combination of strategic product thinking, pragmatism, and strong customer focus has strengthened our customer relationships and helped us win trust in critical engagements.

MFMarco Fuchson LinkedInSenior Sales Executive, Aleph AlphaWorked with Hayder but on different teams
I rarely get to have such deep and enlightening discussions about technology as I do with Hayder — he brings a clarity of vision coupled with an eager curiosity to experiment and innovate… Even on abstract technical tasks, he keeps focused on why the work matters and what value it brings to the business… This, in my eyes, is the essential trait of a technology leader.

EGEmily Gorcenskion LinkedInCTO, HeronAIHayder was Emily's client

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