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I build Strategies, Products, Messages, Brands, Ecosystems, Marketplaces, and Startups. After 25 years of building high-growth companies in Australia and Silicon Valley, I've developed deep expertise in several areas, including… - General Startups Dynamics I have built and run a series of great startups. Most as CEO, all as co-founder. I work with founders to help them understand all the fundamental patterns and processes required to build a successful product-led, high-growth, venture-backed company. Angel & VC fundraising I have raised and invested money as a Startup founder and an angel investor. I’ve developed and read countless investor pitch decks. I apply that experience to create compelling stories that drive investor conviction. - Business Strategy I’ve built business strategies across B2B, B2C, B2B2C, and Developer Platforms. Choosing the right model can mean the difference between middling success and break-out disruption. I help founders think outside the box to create models that power true disruption. - Org and culture design I’ve helped many companies re-design their org chart, ways of working, cultural values, and product principles to minimize dysfunction and maximize efficient execution. I help execs organize the team for maximum autonomy and accountability at the edge while maintaining alignment with the core business strategy. - Product strategy I’ve been involved in the conception of hundreds of products across a diverse range of industries and personas. Building great products involves a careful combination of art and science. I help founders translate their vision into elevated yet actionable product strategies. - Product management and design I’ve managed the development of countless products and product teams. I help accelerate the development of roadmaps, product designs, self-serve onboarding flows, retention strategies, viral loops, and more. - Developer platforms & ecosystems Having built a platform from 0 to 85 Billion API calls a month (Echo) and served as the Head of Product for the Uber Developer Platform, I am one of the few leaders who have built and run a developer platform at scale. I help supercharge traditional product and engineering teams to design products that developers love. - Two-sided and on-demand marketplaces Having worked at Uber and several other on-demand marketplaces, I have extensive experience building two-sided marketplaces. I help product and ops teams solve the cold start problem, design self-reinforcing marketplace dynamics, build systems that manage reputation and trust, and more.