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AI founders and tech startup leaders come to me when they need to launch an MVP fast, without burning runway on the wrong things. I'm a product management and business consultant with Silicon Valley operating experience - having worked with LendingClub (pre and post-IPO), Lenda (a 500 Startups alum), and hopps, a venture-backed startup I co-founded. The results speak for themselves: LendingClub's historic FinTech IPO, Lenda's $2M MRR and successful acquisition, and hopps scaling to $1M ARR on $1.1M raised. What sets me apart is a hands-on, AI-native approach. I work daily with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and the same tools your team uses so I speak your language, move at your pace, and deliver execution, not just strategy. Whether you need an MVP scoped and shipped, a roadmap that reflects your business reality, or a PM who can embed with your dev team and run sprint cycles end-to-end, I'll help you move faster and smarter. I hold a Product Management certification from Stanford University and specialize in AI startups, SaaS, and technology companies. Core Areas of Expertise PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & MVP LAUNCH - Roadmaps · PRDs · MVP Scoping & Delivery · PLM · Sprint Planning & Execution · Agile Development Cycles · Website & Mobile App Development - AI Stack: Claude Code · Cursor · GitHub Copilot · ChatGPT · Gemini - Workflow: Jira · Trelllo · Notion · Linear · Asana · Confluence · Clickup DESIGN & UX Wireframing · Prototyping · User Research · Usability Testing Tools: Figma · Claude Design · Miro · Lookback io · Hotjar Ready to move fast? Let's talk.

Hi, I’m Sara Davison, a seasoned Product Development Manager with over 18 years of experience in the outdoor industry, including 8 transformative years at Patagonia where I led development for Fly-Fishing, Workwear, and Technical Surf. I specialize in bringing performance-driven, purpose-built products to life — from the spark of an idea to market launch. My background spans a diverse range of categories including technical outerwear, ski gear, taped garments, waders, surf equipment, workwear, boots, and travel packs. Whether you're building a new product line or refining an existing one, I bring strategic vision, operational rigor, and a passion for sustainability to every phase of the process. I’ve worked with both established brands and emerging startups, offering everything from product ideation and line planning to technical construction consulting, fit, costing, and documentation. I’m especially passionate about working with innovative materials, sustainable sourcing strategies, and helping brands reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance or design integrity. As a consultant, I offer: -Strategic support for assortment and business planning -Full-cycle product development management (from tech packs, protos and fit reviews to field-testing and grading) -Materials and trims sourcing — both domestic and international -Factory liaison services, including vendor onboarding and production oversight -Access to a trusted expert network — design, development, pattern-making, and manufacturing specialists My toolkit includes Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PLM systems, and a deep working knowledge of global manufacturing landscapes. From big-picture strategy to hands-on development, I’m here to help you bring your next technical product to life — with innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Let’s build something extraordinary, together. Reach out — I’d love to learn more about your project and how I can support your goals.

I help teams build scalable Product Operations, project delivery, and reporting systems using Smartsheet, Jira, Monday com, and other work management tools. I am a PMP and Scrum-certified Product Operations Manager / Product Manager with 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives across SaaS, healthcare technology, enterprise software, marketing operations, and IT environments. I work closely with Product, Engineering, QA, Support, Clinical, Leadership, and customer-facing teams to improve visibility, streamline execution, manage risks, and support better decision-making. What I can help with: Product Operations & Delivery Product roadmap and release tracking Cross-functional project coordination Executive status reporting Risk, issue, dependency, and action item tracking Go-live readiness and operational planning Smartsheet, Jira & Monday com Systems Smartsheet dashboards, reports, automations, and Control Center Blueprints Jira workflows, boards, filters, dashboards, and agile reporting Monday com project boards, workflows, and reporting views Portfolio dashboards and real-time visibility systems Process Improvement & Documentation SOPs and process documentation Meeting notes, trackers, and leadership updates Project intake and prioritization workflows Agile and waterfall process setup I focus on building practical, organized, and easy-to-use systems that help teams stay aligned, reduce manual work, and move priorities forward.

We are a team of two: An AI software engineer/Full Stack (Jason Menayan) AI product manager (Aaron Dence) We are based in San Francisco with eight years of startup studio experience across various verticals, including B2B, B2C, SaaS, Metaverse (AR/VR), Fintech, Healthtech, Architecture, IoT, and a startup airline.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡. 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙐𝙓 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭? 🔴 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎+ 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟕.𝟒𝐌+ 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 🔴I have also worked on products tied to brands like 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝐍𝐅𝐋, 𝐍𝐇𝐋, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑,where design decisions directly impacted real engagement and results. 🔴𝐀𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨, I helped design and ship features that didn’t just look clean, they worked in production, improved alignment across teams, and reduced last-minute fixes. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐬, I keep things simple, structured, and focused on what actually moves the product forward. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Startups, founders, and product teams who: • Have something that “almost works” but needs clarity • Want to scale without breaking UX • Care about results, not just visuals with full responsibility on me. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 From SaaS dashboards and web apps to mobile apps and websites, I’ve designed systems and websites across Fintech, Ecommerce, AI, Healthcare and Wellness, SaaS, Manufacturing and Edtech. Whatever the complexity, I map the flows and shape the experience around what matters. Complex product? Even better. That’s where I add the most value. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 ✔ Quick call We align on your product, users, and goals ✔ UX audit / product breakdown I identify friction points, weak flows, and missed opportunities ✔ Wireframes & prototypes We structure the product before polishing it ✔ UI design Clean, scalable, modular, conversion-focused interfaces ✔ Handoff & support Dev-ready Figma files + support so nothing breaks in build ✔ Post-launch Refinements based on real user behavior ✅Why clients stay • 20+ SaaS products designed • Platform used by 7M+ users • Strong collaboration with product, dev, and QA teams • Clear communication, no confusion • Designs that hold up after launch ✅What I deliver UI UX Design for SaaS & B2B Platforms UI UX Design for Fintech & Financial Platforms UI UX Design for Healthcare & Wellness Applications UI UX Design for Web Apps & Mobile Apps UI UX Designer for iOS & Android Apps UI UX Designer for Dashboard & Admin Panel Systems UI UX Designer for Website Redesign Projects UI UX Designer for UI Redesign & Product Optimization UI UX Designer for E-commerce & Online Stores UI UX Designer for Corporate Websites UI UX Designer for All-Powered Platforms & Websites ✅As a UI UX Designer, I focus on: • User Interface Design & User Experience Design • UX Research & User Flows • Wireframing & Information Architecture • High-Fidelity Prototyping in Figma • Design Systems & Component Libraries • Mobile-First & Responsive Web Design • Developer-Ready UI UX Handoff • Web App & Dashboard Design • Website & Landing Page Design • UX Audits & Product Optimization • Design Systems & Scalable UI ✅Tools Figma • FigJam • Adobe XD • Illustrator • Jira • Slack If your product feels close but isn’t performing, there’s a reason. Let’s jump on a quick call. I’ll break down what’s slowing your users down and map out clear next steps. You’ll have actionable direction, not guesswork. Hit “Message” and let’s fix it. Keywords Usability Testing, Web Design, User Experience Design, User Flow, Wireframing, User Interface Design, High Fidelity Design, Figma, Mockup, UI/UX Prototyping, UI/UX Designer, UX Research, Platform Prototype, Design & Usability Research, ui ux designer, mobile ui ux designer, ui ux designer figma, ui designer, ux designer, ux design, ux researcher, ux ui designer, ux ui, ux product designer, saas ux ui, saas ux designer, ux ui figma, ux ui web design, mobile ui designer, ux designer mobile, saas ui designer, ui ux designer react, ui ux web designer, ui ux designer saas, design ui ux designer figma, web designer, ui ux, ui ux designer, ui ux designer figma, ui ux designer, Interaction Design, SaaS application, UI/UX Collaboration, AI Saas Product Design, Prototyping, Responsive Design, Website Asset, Mobile UI Design, Visual Communication, Website Redesign, Adaptive Web Design, Mobile App Design, Clickable prototype, UI/UX design, CRM system, Dashboard design, User-friendly interface, Clarity and usability, Data visualization, Design Expert, AI design, B2B, Sketch, User Profile Creation, Figma UI/UX, Cryptocurrency & DeFi, Wireframing & Prototyping, Product Design, User Experience Research, UX & UI, Style Guide, Journey Mapping

I am a seasoned product and UX leader with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling interactive digital platforms across diverse markets, including consumer, enterprise, and AI-driven sectors. My ability to translate bold visions into production-ready experiences has been honed through hands-on leadership from concept to release. I specialize in integrating product strategy with engagement systems and technical architecture, delivering measurable growth and lasting impact. I excel in prototyping, iterative development, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring go-to-market readiness and successful team scaling. If you're seeking a partner who can drive innovation and create compelling user experiences, let's connect to discuss how I can elevate your product vision.