TRANSFORMATIVE PRODUCT LEADERSHIP
Unlocking Growth by Eliminating Product Barriers for Scaling Companies
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Played pivotal roles in successful acquisition, where I led product strategy, aligned technology stacks, and managed integration efforts. My strategic insights and hands-on leadership ensured seamless transitions that maximized value for both acquirers and customers.
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Led product vision and go-to-market strategies that propelled two early-stage startups from zero to $20M+ ARR. Applied data-driven decision-making to identify market fit, accelerate customer acquisition, and optimize product offerings, ensuring sustainable revenue growth.
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As the founding product leader for three companies, defined core product roadmaps and scaled operations from inception to successful product launches. Built cross-functional teams, developed MVPs, and shaped company culture around product-first principles.
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Built four high-performing product teams from the ground up, focusing on talent acquisition, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation. Created processes that enabled teams to rapidly iterate and deliver on customer needs while driving organizational alignment around product goals.
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Partnered with entrepreneurs across five ventures, offering strategic direction, product management expertise, and operational insights. Acted as a trusted advisor, helping founders navigate complex growth challenges while scaling product offerings and expanding market presence.
Growing Products and Teams Across Leading Companies
ARE YOU SCALING A PRODUCT + TEAM?
Scaling a company is both an art and a science. In this ePaper, I share six key lessons from my product leadership experience to help you navigate growth challenges, avoid common pitfalls, and drive sustainable success. Whether you're building a SaaS business or scaling in another sector,these insights will sharpen your strategic focus and accelerate your path to $25M ARR.
Here's What PROFESSIONALS Have Said About Working With MICHAEL
“Michael is a true leader who motivates and develops talent around him while also mentoring people throughout the organization.”
“Michael is the ideal product leader, combining intelligence, empathy, optimism, and creativity. He excels at making complex ideas seem simple, a skill that truly sets him apart. His ability to bring people together, especially in challenging situations or high-stakes discussions was immensely helpful for our leadership team. ”
“Michael is the greatest thing to happen to my career, and it’s not close. While he’s improving your product organization, he’ll also be hard at work making your product better than he found it. His ability to condense and socialize big ideas with members of your organization will be felt right away.
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“Michael has a unique ability to create clarity. He was our “go to guy” when we needed to create a new product or new product family. He is a great collaborator and worked cross functionally to bring everyone along.”