Drake Martinet
Chief Technology Officer at MIT Technology Review
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
About Drake Martinet
Drake Martinet is Chief Technology Officer at MIT Technology Review. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States.
I'm a Digital Business leader, Chief Product Officer and CTO with over a decade of experience leading digital strategy, product development, and technical innovation across media and tech industries. I've spent that time focused on designing and scaling products, tools, and organizations that begin as innovations and become standard across industries—from membership models to scalable tech stacks. I hold a firm belief that special organizations demand special products that excite, delight, and drive users to meaningful experiences. I have deep expertise in building subscriber and membership ecosystems that elevate customer experiences and drive business growth. My focus sits at the intersection of digitally-driven organizational growth, technical architecture, human-centered product development, and elegant, cost-effective design. I lead high-performing teams that deliver impactful results, even in fast-moving or high-risk environments. From launching new applications and experiences, to refining product roadmaps, I’ve consistently leveraged data and direct user feedback to shape intuitive, effective solutions. I work well within complexity, balancing visionary thinking with a pragmatic, results-driven mindset. I also value the importance of culture—respecting organizational and brand heritage while catalyzing transformational change. As both a digital buainess and technology executive, I’ve led teams that push boundaries while delivering immediate value. I’ve built long-term partnerships and platform relationships, using those ecosystems to drive innovation and business performance. I’m passionate about mentorship, and I create inclusive, creative team environments where people do the best work of their careers. A regular speaker and contributor on the future of AI, product, media, and design, I enjoy helping shape the industry conversation. I pride myself on effective communication—and believe that clarity and understanding are the bedrock of every impactful technologist. Outside of work, I’m passionate about photography, industrial design, 3D, video, and education—interests that inform how I approach product aesthetics and user experience. I believe the best teams are curious, bold, and user-obsessed—and I build those teams to create products that matter. Let’s connect if you're working on something ambitious or rethinking how product and technology can drive your organization forward.
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Additional experience
Chief Executive Officer
Masthead Associates
May 2018 – January 2023
Education
- MA, Stanford University
- Graduate - the d.school, Stanford University