Product Leadership • AI Strategy • Coaching
Product leadership that builds what’s next
I help B2B software companies build great products, grow strong teams, and
put AI to work — as a fractional product leader, advisor, and coach.
What I Do
A decade of product leadership.
A new chapter in AI.
Since 2015, I’ve helped dozens of startups and growth-stage B2B software companies build and scale their product organizations. Today, I bring that same hands-on approach to the companies navigating AI — not as a theorist, but as someone who builds with these tools every day.
I’m not a developer who learned product. I’m not a consultant who reads about AI. I’m a seasoned product leader who also builds production AI systems — and I bring both to every engagement.
Remote-first, based in Chicago, IL
SERVICES
Three ways I work with companies
Product Advisory & Fractional Leadership
Senior product leadership for companies that need a CPO-level partner without a full-time hire. Strategy, roadmaps, portfolio decisions, and go-to-market guidance.
Product Coaching & Team Development
1-on-1 coaching for product managers and leaders. Team-level coaching for product organizations building their muscle. Transformation guidance for companies shifting to product-led.
AI + Product Strategy
Hands-on AI strategy for product organizations: proof-of-concept builds, AI workflow design, and practical guidance on putting AI tools to work across your team.
Built with AI. Shipped for real.
Tools and platforms I've built and shipped — each one solving a different layer of how AI shows up in an organization.
AgentComms
Async mailbox protocol for multi-agent coordination
Open Source
Burner Apps
Disposable tools for bounded business problems
Live
Interview Kit
AI-powered prep, assessment, and candidate comparison
Live
AIRS
AI readiness simulation for executives
Coming SoonFEATURED
Recent thinking
NEW CONCEPT
Burner Apps: The Software You're Supposed to Delete
I built an app for a client. It worked perfectly. Then I deleted it. That was always the plan. Purpose-built, disposable tools that solve one problem and get out of the way.
AI COLLABORATION
How Two of Us Started Using Claude Cowork in Parallel
My colleague and I stopped taking turns with AI and started running two sessions simultaneously — using nothing but a shared folder and a few simple files.
“Steven has been a game-changer for madefor solutions, driving our go-to-market efforts with strategic pricing, polished sales materials, and a strong digital presence. His ability to streamline internal processes and create impactful growth tools has set us up for long-term success.”
“Steven is a great listener and thoughtful processor. In a very short period of time he was able to lead me to some insights that were helpful and enlightening for how to prioritize our backlog against our strategy.”
15+
Years consultinG
75+
ARTICLES PUBLISHED
8+
YEARS LEADING PM PEERS
20+
AI PROJECTS SHIPPED
Let’s Talk Product
Whether you need product leadership, coaching, or AI strategy — let's start a conversation.