Product Strategy & Prototyping
Defining a new freelancer marketplace with a pre-seed start up
Lifework is a escrow payment platform that ensures freelancers can get paid faster, more securely, and without need for invoices/1099s.
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Lifework - a pre-seed startup - asked me to lead the first iteration of the design and development of their foundational product aimed to empower freelancers and unlock the future of work. I worked closely with the founder to translate his vision into the product, and ensure product market fit with core customer segments.
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I served as the lead product manager and sometimes designer. I conducted 15+ customer interviews and workshops to developed the backbone of the customer experience, product flow and future roadmap for the dual-sided platform, creating an integrated and convenient product experience for both freelancers and their clients.
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The initial prototype won Lifework recognition and prize money within the Berkeley Launch Accelerator to continue to build and develop the product into its next phase.