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Brad Moss

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since March 25, 2019

Brad has successfully architected, sold, implemented, and managed complex projects and products during his tenure. His experience has allowed him to work in and with multiple countries around the globe. With experience in online commerce, online marketplaces, and education, he has built and successfully managed teams large and small, on and offshore. He is a thinker and a doer and understands how to manage difficult projects.

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Steve Pomroy

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since March 22, 2019

With more than 22 years of experience as an IT entrepreneur, Steve has the depth of product management experience to deliver innovative solutions for pressing customer problems. He co-founded four technology companies, two of which he played a key role in growing and guiding through to acquisition: Plato Consulting (sold to KPMG in 2013) and Camouflage Software, Inc. (sold to Imperva in 2016).

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David Britton

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since April 3, 2019

Dave takes a customer & hypothesis-driven approach in defining, validating, and scaling compelling products. He's led mobile/web products in fintech, SaaS, eCommerce, adtech, and marketplaces. Skilled in strategy (differentiation, growth, monetization), planning (road maps, GTM, MVP design), and execution (backlog, user stories, pilot management, A/B tests), he's equally comfortable leading teams, talking to users, and analyzing behavioral data.

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Jason Palmer

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since December 25, 2018

Jason is a product leader and technologist offering a diverse mix of experience in hardware, software, and operations with an ability to understand and improve ways that technology, business development, budgets, and customer experience intersect. He's the type of person who's continuously learning new things with a focus on building innovative products.

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Laurie Harvey

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since October 26, 2018

Laurie is a skilled manager who drives unprecedented results. Starting from the ground up, she's a strong leader and leverages her ability to inspire results, focusing on prioritizing high-impact efforts. She has led both marketing and product management during her extensive career. Laurie has delivered B2B and B2C offerings for startups and enterprises, exceeding customer expectations, solving their most pressing challenges, and fulfilling new market opportunities.

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Jennifer Ewell

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since November 28, 2019

Jennifer has spent the past 18 years in product management roles, often as the sole product manager overseeing multiple products. Her experience includes growing existing product portfolios, helping form internal product startups in established companies, and leading MVP development for multiple bootstrapped and VC-funded startups. Jennifer is a keen problem solver, especially in complex and regulated industries, and her work has led to the launch of more than 20 software products.

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Eric Nowak

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since October 29, 2019

Eric is a seasoned product leader—passionate about improving businesses at every stage. A former software engineer and analytics junkie, Eric built a $1.2 billion network/security business from scratch. He has created market leaders in new technology fields, revamped services in decline, and executed successful exit strategies for long-term underperformers. He excels at focusing a talented team's efforts to create amazing experiences.

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Samuel Holland

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since September 16, 2019

Sam Holland is a product leader and founder with over a decade of experience across several business models, including ads, SaaS, and enterprise with expertise in marketplaces. He has a passion for building new customer-facing products utilizing data, machine learning, and simple design that drive significant business growth. Lastly, Sam values connection and cares deeply about his coworkers and users.

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Jonathan Schaffer

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since September 4, 2019

Jonathan is an unabashed customer-centric product innovator and entrepreneurial leader, operating at the cross-section of business strategy, technology, and design. Jonathan offers over a decade of experience in innovation strategy, product development, and business operations, working with some of the most well-known brands in the world. He is a team player recognized for his ability to motivate through inspiration and lead by example.

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Krista Brown

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since August 15, 2019

As a technology executive, Krista has specialized in directing product strategy for telecommunications and SaaS offerings with a key focus on driving professional services and managed services. She has worked on startup organizations within large global companies, which gave her experience working nimbly and negotiating corporate structures to get things done.

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Matti Kakkori

Freelance Product Coach
United StatesToptal Member Since August 12, 2019

Matti is a product management leader with 15+ years in both large organizations and startups. He has managed technology PM teams, re-structured $5+ billion product portfolios, and built and brought to the market several 0-1 products. He has established data and development processes and built and managed teams in product, engineering, design, and data. Matti has worked on products—consumer HW devices, smartphone SW platforms, physical goods and eCommerce, applied AI/ML, SaaS platforms, and GIS.

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A Toptal director of product management will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right product coach for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new product coach for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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FAQs

  • How are Toptal product coaches different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our product coaches to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with product management experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Can I hire product coaches in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a product coach within 48 hours of signing up.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal product coaches?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your product coach begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Trusted Experts Only

    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

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    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

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    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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