How I can help
I help software companies build the right product, and the team that builds it. Sometimes that means leading product for a while. Sometimes it's a sharp second opinion. And sometimes it's rolling up my sleeves and writing code.
Services
Fractional or interim product leadership
For scale-ups that need a Head or VP of Product, part-time or for a defined period.
- A product strategy and a roadmap people can commit to
- Prioritisation that balances big deals with what helps most customers
- Setting up, hiring and coaching product managers and UX designers
- Connecting product with engineering, sales and marketing
A product lead who speaks engineering
My years as a developer and CTO are an unfair advantage on the product side: I understand what your engineers are talking about, and why it matters.
- Weigh value against feasibility, effort and technical debt, with engineering at the table
- A sparring partner for your CTO or tech lead on architecture, scaling and build-or-buy
- Spot technical risks in a roadmap before they turn into surprises
Advisory and due diligence
For founders, investors and acquirers who want an experienced, honest view.
- Technical and product due diligence for acquisitions and investments
- Integrating products and teams after an acquisition
- Reviews of roadmap, architecture or team setup
- Ongoing advisory or board roles
Hands-on building
I still enjoy building things myself, from first prototype to working software.
- Prototypes and proofs of concept
- Web applications and APIs, front-end and back-end
- Internal tools, integrations and data pipelines
Need fractional or interim product leadership, an advisor, or help with a concrete project? Mail me at jurriaan [at] de-chipskast [dot] be or connect on LinkedIn. Curious who you'd be working with? Read more about me.