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who we work with

AI labs turning research into new product categories. nonprofits building their first applied products. startups that need product leadership and a technical team without building one in-house. mission-driven organizations democratizing technical education around AI safety, alignment, and responsible governance.


services

product leadership

0-to-1 product development — identifying nascent research capabilities that could become products. building prototypes to validate ideas before committing resources. leading development from research to internal prototype to shipped product.
evaluation & safety architecture — designing frameworks that measure whether AI systems are truthful, safe, and behaviorally consistent under real-world conditions.
product-market fit, marketing & brand — user research, competitive positioning, go-to-market strategy, pricing, and adoption planning. product marketing, cultural branding, and narrative positioning for organizations whose technology deserves a distinctive voice.
applied use-case strategy — working with research and leadership teams to identify where technology meets real-world problems. building roadmaps with defined milestones and success metrics/outcomes.
stakeholder engagement — interviewing partners, users, and organizations to understand their problems and requirements. synthesizing contradictory feedback into prioritized product decisions.
delivery & project management — priorities, user stories, specs, deliverables. running iterative cycles with research and engineering teams.

coaching & advisory

research team coaching — helping researchers and engineers develop product thinking. what matters to users, how success is measured, and how to communicate value to non-technical stakeholders and funders.
product management career coaching — helping aspiring and early-career PMs break into the field, with particular focus on supporting women and underrepresented minorities in tech. portfolio development, interview preparation, career strategy, and navigating the transition from adjacent roles.

narrative & editorial

philosophical & technical writing — essays, editorial contributions, and long-form content on AI alignment, product craft, and the human experience of building with AI.

community & field building

community strategy & operations — growing and sustaining practitioner communities around AI safety, alignment, and responsible technology. event programming, hackathon design and facilitation, communications, and marketing.