Charting the path to product excellence
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John Haggerty
SEASONED PRODUCT LEADER & COACH
With over 20 years of experience spanning startups, high-growth businesses, and enterprises including Wells Fargo, Datasite, and Prodege, I guide product teams through discovery and innovation complexities as both a leader and coach. I excel at translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps while building cultures of continuous learning and data-informed decision-making. My focus on AI product management, cross-functional collaboration, and relationship building enables me to energize diverse teams and drive meaningful innovation.
I share product management expertise through workshops and speaking engagements at venues including the NY Product Conference, ProductTank Bellevue, and INDUSTRY: The Product Conference, and have been a guest on industry-leading podcasts such as The Product Experience and Rocketship.fm.
Superpower: I’m able to nail Jello to the wall.
Key Strengths:
Product Discovery Leadership
AI and Data-Informed Innovation
Cross-Functional Team Activation
Relationship Building and Communication
Agile Coaching and Process Optimization
Jesse Lee Despard
SEASONED UX & RESEARCH LEADER
With a background in psychology and human-computer interaction, I'm a UX and research leader passionate about building products that genuinely serve people while supporting sustainable business growth. I guide teams across multiple industries to better understand their customers and translate those insights into impactful product decisions. I excel at shaping strategy, culture, and outcomes through thoughtful research, with particular expertise in early-stage and evolving products where discovery work can meaningfully influence direction. My approach centers on bridging user needs with business objectives through rigorous, empathetic research practices.
I'm especially drawn to environments where human-centered design can transform both product development and organizational culture.
Superpower: Turning ambiguous user problems into clear, actionable insights that teams actually want to act on.
Key Strengths:
User Research & Discovery Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
UX Strategy & Information Architecture
Team Management & Mentorship
Data-Driven Design & Optimization (CRO/SEO)