Product Management as a Service

15+ years of experience working with, and within, early-stage startups. Bring me on when you need me, from running a single ideation or prioritization session all the way to fractional product leader.

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Services

I work on all stages of product, from ideation through implementation. Examples of services below, but they can be tailored to your needs.

Onboarding Review

Get a comprehensive review of your onboarding process, from initial CTA to first user action. Clients have seen as much as a 30% conversion rate increase from onboarding changes


Typical rate: half or full day

Team Building and Culture

Make sure your team is running efficiently and enthusiastically. I have researched and implemented development process changes that have improved release schedules, reduced critical bugs making it to production, and increased developer satisfaction.


Typical rate: 3 to 10 days

Execution

Deliver the right product to the right market with a roadmap, metrics, and prioritization review. This includes training on strict prioritization, which gets everyone to have the same understanding of goals and impact.


Typical rate: half or full day

User and Market Research

I can conduct user and/or market research to enhance your product offering and make sure you are differentiated within the market. Understand what specific problems you are solving for your users and how to expand in that area. Previous companies have seen a 50% reduction in churn from user research induced changes.


Typical rate: 3 to 10 days

Growth

If you are curious about a pivot or a new product, but you don't want to scale your team for an untested idea, then bring me on to kick the tires. I can build a product plan, write milestones and metrics, and start executing. If it takes off, then you can scale your team to match. If not, you can cut ties without long-term impact to your team.


Typical rate: negotiated per project

Fractional or Short Term

Do you need a lot of product work for a longer period? Bring me on as a fractional product leader. I can do all of the above until it is time to bring on a full-time PM. I can also cover for parental or other types of leave.


Typical rate: negotiated per role

Rates

Rates are quoted in US dollars. Small engagements will be by the half-day. Larger engagements will usually be set with a flat rate for milestone deliverables.


I am used to working with startups with limited cash and budget, and I am often happy to take equity as part of or in lieu of cash compensation, either as an advisor grant or SAFE.

Half Day

$800

Project

Negotiated on a per project basis with clear milestones and deliverables.

About Travis Nelson

I'm a product leader with over 15 years of experience working cross-functionally with design, engineering, legal, business development, customer success, founders, and executive teams. Throughout my career, I've built consensus for and executed on multi-phased roadmaps, going from 0-to-1 in complex, collaborative, and fast-moving environments.

My background spans various industries including blockchain/DeFi, AI chatbots, SaaS platforms, and neuroscience technologies. I've held leadership roles at companies like Ripple, Pandorabots, and Quadrata, where I've driven product innovation and growth.

I hold a BA in Mathematics from Yale University, which provides me with a strong analytical foundation for data-driven product decisions. I split time between DC and NY but am happy to engage remotely or travel to your office. I offer consulting services to help early-stage startups define and execute effective product strategies.

Travis Nelson