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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.

✅ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿. ☑️ 𝟭𝟬+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 💥 𝟱𝟬+ 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 ⬆️ - 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 ⬆️ - 𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ⬆️ - These are the outcomes you can expect to achieve with your development team sprints while working together. ☑️ 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 - ☑️ 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 - ☑️ 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 - These are the outcomes you can expect after our work is done. What’s 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 to delivering exceptional product management? Outside of more than a decade of full-time experience and a proven track record of success, it’s two 𝗕𝗜𝗚 things: 1️⃣ I’ve actually been a business owner and entrepreneur. I have a 360 degree perspective on the pitfalls and fastracks to success you are guaranteed to face. 2️⃣ Best practice obsession. Scrum, Agile and other project management frameworks have 𝗕𝗜𝗚 promises of great results. It only works when they’re 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗟𝗬 implemented. Jr. product managers will let you (the client) steer the ship off course with their anecdotal opinions and experience. I will not. I’m not afraid to push back when needed - I’ll lead your team to success and help you understand exactly why my approach will work. ❝ 𝙒𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧è𝙢𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙡𝙖 𝙘𝙧è𝙢𝙚. 𝘼+ 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡. 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙃𝙚'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙒𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙝. 𝙒𝙞𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢. 𝙒𝙞𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼-𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙠𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩, 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝, 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝, 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙒𝙞𝙡 𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚. 𝙃𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙮. 𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝘼𝙎𝘼𝙋 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮! ❞ 🗣 𝙅𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 - 𝘾𝙀𝙊/ 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 - 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙚 🗣 The types of work my clients commonly ask for my help with include: ☑️ Hands-On Product Management, Product Building Execution & Product Strategy ☑️ Product Growth Strategy ☑️ Project Management (PM) ☑️ Project Management Frameworks (Scrum, Agile, Kanban) ☑️ Sprint & Iterative Development ☑️ Team Efficiency, Consistent Output & Quality Output Improvements ☑️ Team Building ☑️ Churn Rate Troubleshooting ☑️ Roadmaps & Timelines ☑️ Stakeholder Communication Platforms & Software I commonly use include: ☑️ Project Management (Jira, Confluence) ☑️ Product Analytics (Amplitude, Mode) ☑️ Messaging (Slack) ☑️ Development Release Management (Github, CircleCI) ☑️ Design (Figma) ☑️ Visual Frameworks (Miro) ☑️ Email Marketing (Vero) ☑️ Usability Testing (UserTesting) 📞 Invite me to your project on Upwork or send a direct message and I’ll reach out to find out if you would be a good fit to have a complimentary consultation call with me. 📞 Thank you for taking some time to learn about me. Talk soon! Wilhem Van Auken

Hey! I'm Deron — a versatile freelancer based in New York with 15+ years of professional experience across GIS, market research, data analysis, product management, and client services. I'm detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and I take pride in delivering clean, accurate work on time every time. Here's what I can help you with... Travel Planning/Advising and Hospitality: -Personalized itinerary planning tailored to any budget, style, or interests -Access to exclusive rates, perks, and upgrades with hotels, cruise lines, airlines, and experiences not available to the general public -End-to-end logistics management covering flights, accommodations, ground transportation, visas, entry requirements, and travel insurance -On-trip support and crisis management for when plans change unexpectedly -Deep destination expertise built through constant research into new properties and experiences Writing & Content: -Copywriting and content writing for web, marketing, and business -Proofreading and editing -Technical writing and documentation -How-to guides, training materials, and SOPs Data & Research: -Data entry and database management -Market research and consumer analysis -Demographic and geographic data reporting -Transcription (audio, video, and meeting notes) -Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Market Intelligence: -Consumer segmentation and audience profiling -Competitive research and industry analysis -Business intelligence reporting and data storytelling -Survey design and results analysis GIS & Geospatial: -Custom mapping and spatial data analysis -Location-based insights and demographic mapping -Geospatial reporting for real estate, urban planning, and logistics Customer & Client Support: -Customer service and client communication -CRM management (Salesforce) -Onboarding, training, and enablement -Virtual assistance and project coordination Whether it's a quick transcription job, a custom map, an in-depth market research report, ongoing admin and data support, or your next vacation -I show up prepared to get it done right. Let's connect!

I'm a product and marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience across consumer apps, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise software, including director-level roles at companies like T-Mobile, where I worked on the flagship consumer app serving millions of users. I also own and operate a retail franchise store that consistently ranks among the top performing locations in Washington state, and I run all of its marketing across Meta ads, SEO, TikTok, Whatnot, and in-store events. That combination of corporate product experience and real-world business ownership shapes how I think about every engagement. I care about revenue, margins, and what actually works. I work best with teams and business owners who need someone who can own both the strategic and execution sides without requiring a lot of hand-holding. What I typically help with: - Marketing, product, and business consultation - Product roadmapping and prioritization - Go-to-market strategy and launch planning - Multi-channel marketing, brand strategy and execution - Growth and conversion optimization - Data analysis to identify what is driving or hurting performance - Stakeholder alignment across engineering, marketing, and business I'm based in the Pacific Northwest, work async-friendly, and communicate directly. Let's talk.

🚀 ✨ Introducing the Mastermind Behind Your Product Success 🌟 Are you ready to unleash the power of a truly remarkable product manager who can lead your company towards unprecedented heights? Well, look no further than me. I am not just any old product manager; I'm the mastermind behind several successful projects in Fortune 100 companies, startups and beyond. 🔍 Let Me Introduce Myself: Your New Senior Product Manager 🖼️ My name is Roland, and I'm an expert in the field of product management with over 12 years of experience under my belt. From creating innovative strategies to leading cross-functional teams, I thrive on challenges that push boundaries and redefine success itself. 🌠 Here Are My Specialties ⚡️ As a senior product manager, here are some of the things you can expect from me: 1. Customer Insights: I understand how to extract valuable insights from customers' behavior patterns, market trends, and competitor offerings - all key factors in driving successful products. 2. Technical Expertise: I started out as a full stack web developer before transitioning into Product Management. This knowledge helps me connect and lead development teams. 3. Collaborative Approach: Working collaboratively is at the heart of every project I take on. From brainstorming ideas to implementing them into reality, you can count on me to be a constant source of inspiration for your team. 4. Market Research: Understanding consumer behavior and competitive landscapes like no other, I ensure that each product we develop aligns with market needs, while setting us apart from the competition. 5. Product Planning: From conception to launch, my meticulous planning ensures that every project is on track, within budget, and delivering exceptional value for your company. 6. User Experience Design: Crafting user-friendly interfaces isn't just about making things look pretty; it's about creating intuitive experiences that make users feel empowered and confident in using your product. 7. Strategic Thinking: I am not afraid to think outside the box when solving complex problems, always looking for innovative solutions that can take your company to new heights. 8. Competitive Analysis: Knowing what works (and doesn't) for your competitors allows us to stay ahead of the game and make informed decisions about our own products. 9. AI Integration: I specialize in integrating artificial intelligence technologies, such as computer vision algorithms and natural language processing systems, into product workflows to enable intelligent image processing and analysis. 10. Onboarding, SEO & SEM: Maximizing your online presence through search engine optimization and marketing strategies is crucial for any business these days. I have extensive knowledge of both techniques that will help you drive organic growth and reach new audiences. If all this sounds like something that could help take your company to the next level, don't hesitate to get in touch with me today! Let's make magic together.

Head of Product at FAANG | Start up Founder | Scaling Products 0 → 1 | Customer-Centric Product Strategy Product leader with 10+ years of experience building large-scale consumer and enterprise products at Amazon (Retail, Alexa, Ads, Search, Benefits) and early-stage companies. I’ve led 50+ product launches across Amazon’s core businesses, spanning AI-powered search and discovery, voice commerce, advertising systems, education platforms, and enterprise analytics. My work has shipped globally across the US, EU, and APAC, impacting millions of users and driving measurable improvements across engagement, revenue, and operational efficiency in multi-billion-dollar product areas. I specialize in end-to-end product ownership—from problem definition and customer insights to roadmap strategy, execution, experimentation, and post-launch iteration. I’ve built and shipped AI/ML-powered systems including semantic search (RAG/embeddings), conversational commerce experiences, and large-scale personalization and analytics platforms. I work comfortably in ambiguous, cross-functional environments, partnering closely with engineering, applied science, design, and legal/compliance teams to align execution and deliver outcomes. My approach is structured and data-driven: define clear goals, prioritize rigorously, run fast experiments, and iterate based on measurable user and business impact. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💡 How I Can Help ✔ Product Strategy & Vision ✔ MVP Definition & Product Discovery ✔ Roadmaps & Prioritization ✔ PRDs & Clear Requirements ✔ User-Centered Product Design ✔ Cross-Functional Team Collaboration ✔ 0 → 1 Product Development & Iteration ⚙️ How I Work • Methodical & Structured – Clear frameworks, strong prioritization, and disciplined execution • Collaborative Partner – Embedded with your team, not operating in a silo • Thoughtful Pushback – I’ll challenge ideas when needed to protect the product and user • Outcome-Focused – Every decision tied to user value and business impact 🧰 Tools & Software I'm most familiar with • Product & Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Asana, Notion • Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace • Design & Prototyping: Figma, Miro • Analytics & Data: Excel, Google Sheets, basic SQL • QA & Testing: Manual QA, test case creation, bug tracking tools 🌍 Industries I've worked with • E-commerce • EdTech • Travel, Hospitality & Tourism • Advertising & Ad Programs • Non-Profits • Foods and Restaurants