Lucas Cotta🇨🇭

About Lucas Cotta

Senior Product Manager at Swiss Marketplace Group AG

I've built products as a founder, scaled them as a PM, and led cross-functional teams across Switzerland, Vietnam, and Serbia. Now I help others do the same.

Currently Senior PM at AutoScout24 (SMG), where we rebuilt the core app from scratch and hit a 4.67★ rating; company record. Previously co-founded a SaaS startup (acquired 2025) and self-funded a consultancy to $190k revenue. What I can help you with:

→ Career Transitions: Engineer, designer, or founder to PM. I've made the leap and guided others through it. → Zero-to-One: From raw concept to validated MVP with real traction. → Product Craft: Roadmaps, prioritization, metrics, stakeholder alignment; the skills that get products shipped. → Remote Team Leadership: Building high-performing teams across time zones and cultures.

If you're serious about leveling up, book a session.

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Expertise

Sessions with Lucas Cotta

• Ask me Anything (30 min): Bring any questions you have about product management, tech careers, or anything else on your mind. This is an open, judgment-free space where no question is too big or too small. I'm here to share honest insights from my experience in product management, and I'm happy to discuss whatever would be most valuable to you, whether that's career advice, specific PM challenges, industry trends, work-life balance, or even just getting a second opinion on something you're thinking through. The floor is yours. Let's talk.
• Breaking Into PM: Career Pivots (30 min): For engineers, designers, founders, or any other profession transitioning to PM. I've made this leap and guided others through it. Come with a specific question or challenge. I'll give you a direct answer.
• Zero-to-One: Validating Your Product Idea (30 min): From raw concept to validated MVP. I've shipped products as a founder (W3lcome, 50+ enterprises) and PM (AutoScout24 Direct, 2x sales target in 6 months). Bring your idea or validation challenge.
• Resume & Portfolio Review (30 min): Send me your resume or LinkedIn before the call. I'll review it and come up with specific feedback. We'll focus on how you're positioning yourself: Are your achievements quantified? Does your story make sense? Are you underselling or overclaiming? I'll be direct about what to fix.

What mentees say

“I just finished my second session with Lucas, and he's amazing! I can easily tell that he's an experienced professional in the world of PM and startups. He has lots of knowledge and has already given me so much actionable advice for my specific situation. For anyone looking for advice in the startup/PM space, Lucas is the guy to go to!”

“I had an outstanding experience with my mentor, who demonstrated amazing communication and subject knowledge in product marketing. His ability to motivate and provide effective problem-solving strategies truly helped me understand how to kickstart my marketing efforts and gain initial traction. I highly recommend booking a session with him if you seek guidance that exceeds”

“Lucas's mentorship was outstanding! His amazing communication and subject knowledge, coupled with exceptional problem-solving skills, provided me with clarity and motivation.”