Michael Huang

I've spent the last decade doing two things: building complex products at companies like FanDuel and coaching leaders at Salesforce, Intuit, and Pinterest. Turns out these two things go together really well. On the product side: 10+ years shipping everything from 0-to-1 launches to products serving millions of users I love the "unsexy but critical" stuff: payments, compliance, ledgers, regulatory systems (the infrastructure that makes everything else possible) I've eliminated 99% of customer suspensions, automated workflows that saved thousands of hours, and shipped features that drove 6-7 figure revenue increases Technical background in AI/ML, data products, and leading cross-functional teams On the leadership side: - Certified executive coach who's passionate about emotional intelligence for technical leaders - I built deepgrowth.ai because I wanted to make great coaching accessible to more people - I've helped founders scale from $120K to $2M+ ARR by developing their leadership alongside their product - Host of "Hidden Strengths" podcast where I talk about EQ for business leaders I'm especially helpful if you're dealing with: - Product strategy for complex technical or regulatory problems - Transitioning from IC to manager to executive - Making decisions when there's no clear playbook If you're building something hard and want to get better at both the product and the leadership parts, I'd love to chat.

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  Advice on funding

  I help seed stage founders navigate fundraising. As a Venture Partner at GoingVC, I evaluated 20+ startups and learned what investors actually want. I've guided founders through successful raises by helping them craft narratives, build financial models that matter, and avoid common pitch mistakes. Whether it's your first raise or refining your strategy, I bring both sides of the table.

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  Leadership

  I help founders develop the emotional intelligence to build strong teams and navigate ambiguity. I've worked with executives at Salesforce, Intuit, and Pinterest to develop their leadership presence. I focus on practical skills: how to use conflict to create opportunities, when to choose different leadership styles, and how to stay confident when facing constant change. Whether you're making the jump from IC to manager or scaling from manager to executive, I'll help you lead with clarity.

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  Product management

  I specialize in shipping products spanning compliance, workflows and growth. At FanDuel, I built automations and marketplace features unlocking millions in revenue. I turn operational bottlenecks into advantages and help teams ship faster. If you're in fintech, gaming, or regulated industries building complex systems, I can help navigate technical complexity while keeping customer experience central.

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  Gaming

  Spent 4+ years at FanDuel building wallet systems, loyalty mechanics, and engagement features for millions of users. I understand game economy, retention loops, and balancing monetization with player experience. I've advised game developers on economy design, progression systems, and making decisions about long-term engagement versus short-term revenue. If you need help with game economy or design systems, let's talk.

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  Artificial Intelligence

  I build practical AI products, not experiments. Created deepgrowth.ai, an LLM-powered coaching platform achieving 91% parity with human coaches. Shipped agentic workflows, voice AI, and RAG systems using LangChain, OpenAI API, and Hugging Face. If you're figuring out where AI fits in your product or how to measure if it actually works, I can help you build and evaluate it properly.