Fueling Momentum for Lean Teams Building Scalable Products
Hi, I'm John, a Cross-functional Product Leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, UX, and technical execution. I help teams define product vision, accelerate delivery, and build scalable SaaS solutions that solve real customer problems. I use a systems-thinking approach focused on clarity, automation, rapid execution, and continuous improvement to drive measurable outcomes.
My experience spans B2B2C SaaS, 3D/AR and world capture, smart home security, video monitoring, AI/ML, and public safety technology. I've 0-to-1 launched and overseen creator tools, user and content management platforms, and real-time data-driven applications. I design systems that maximize market flexibility and scale, serving SMB, enterprise, and consumer markets, pairing intuitive UX for non-technical users with robust extensibility for developers.
I've led globally dispersed engineering teams and served as a product-centric general manager. In early-stage startups and lean environments, as a highly versatile 10x operator, I've driven product success by leading design, marketing, technical sales, client management, and solution engineering while owning product strategy and execution end-to-end. I empower teams by clarifying priorities, removing blockers, sharing wins, and enabling confident decisions so they can consistently deliver high-impact results.
My Unique Strengths:
Credibility That Connects Teams
I unite business strategy, user experience, technical execution, and market positioning to set clear product direction and align teams around a shared vision. I act as a trusted connector for all stakeholders, bringing credibility and confidence that inspires alignment across high-impact, cross-functional teams.
Vision That Drives Early Action
I bring strong user empathy with an instinct for uncovering hidden patterns and opportunities before challenges surface. My creativity fuels breakthrough ideas connecting user needs with business goals, giving teams clarity, momentum, and a competitive edge through decisive early action.
Cross-functional Leadership and Impact
At lean companies under 75 FTEs, I have led design, product, and development teams while contributing across creative direction, client-facing solutions, technical sales, and marketing. My versatility creates hidden value for lean teams, and strengthens collaboration and alignment in larger teams, enabling faster, more cohesive delivery.
Driving Flexible, High-Impact Outcomes
I identify the common needs behind user requests and business opportunities (JTBD), translating them into product solutions that maximize reach and value across multiple user personas and business contexts. By designing flexibility into features and team processes, I help organizations improve retention, adoption, and growth while avoiding inefficiency.
Leading with Cross-Functional Empathy
I foster a culture where teams consider user, business, and technical trade-offs across silos. By helping everyone see the broader context, we reduce wasted effort, avoid misaligned solutions, and make deliberate, high-value decisions while respecting each discipline's expertise.
Inspiring and Empowering Teams
I help teams understand the full impact of their work and how it contributes to our shared vision. By providing context, sharing wins, guiding trade-offs, and clearing obstacles, I empower them to innovate efficiently, make confident decisions, and deliver high-value results.
