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Advisory

Consulting · mentoring · teaching · speaking

I advise, consult, teach, and mentor, mostly about getting from nothing to a first real product, and about building the teams and practices that keep it going.

Consulting

Advisory · 2024 – presentEarly-stage startupsI help stealth-stage teams founded by operators and domain experts set up their first design, product, and operations functions: hiring frameworks, design systems, and 0 to 1 product strategy.Senior UX Consultant · Aug – Nov 2024NeurostellarBrought in as Senior UX Consultant to define UX strategy, brand, and design operations for the Orbit launch, ahead of a full-time hire. I later joined to lead product and design.

Mentoring

Mentorship · TopmateCareers in design and productSince 2018 I’ve mentored designers and developers on career growth, portfolios, studying abroad, and moving into design from engineering, architecture, and technology. 8+ mentees have made the switch.

Teaching and speaking

Keynote · Neurogati, IIITDMBuilding a BCI product from 0 to 1A keynote using Orbit as a live case study, with a general framework for brain-computer interface product development. For engineers, founders, and students.Talks · 2018 – presentDesign leadershipTalks on choosing the right design school, building strong design teams, and growing design culture inside product organisations.

For a talk, a workshop, or advisory work, email me. For one-to-one mentoring, book a session on Topmate.