Product direction
I help you figure out what matters, what to build first, and what can wait.
Good people. Good products.
What I do
From open question to working product.
Most of my engagements start with a hard product question and end with something concrete: a decision, a prototype, or a shipped product.
Prototypes & R&D
I use research, technical spikes, and working prototypes to answer the risky questions early.
Design & delivery
I shape the interface, sweat the details, and help carry the product through implementation.
How I work
Senior product help, without the layers.
Small by design
You work directly with me - from the first conversation through the final handoff.
Evidence over ceremony
I use research and prototypes to answer important questions early, before assumptions get expensive.
Built to hand off
I aim to leave you with useful software, clear decisions, and a team that can keep moving after the engagement ends.
A few kind words
From people I’ve worked with.
Mike’s superpower is his ability to seamlessly connect with all stakeholders in an org. He has expertise spanning product development, engineering, and marketing. I always was impressed with how his work acknowledged the entire picture, which consistently led to unique and exceptional solutions.
One of the biggest benefits of working with Michael was his ability to solve problems quickly. Whether it was fine-tuning page functionality or making sure our CMS setup was optimized, he got it done efficiently and is a great communicator - all while managing multiple projects.
He’s been a voice of reason to build things right the first time. I would absolutely recommend Mike’s services to others.
About me
Independent on purpose.
I am a product engineer and founder based in Omaha. My work spans fintech, bitcoin, payments, agtech, and enterprise software.
I founded Boland Company to partner directly with select early-stage founders. I also lead product at Taproot Wizards, building digital payments tooling and experimental Bitcoin-native products.
Before that, I built products for Carry, Fold, and Hy-Vee.
I’ve also been lucky enough to co-found, advise, and lead at companies including AE StudioBitcoin Layers, BlockEarner, Corteva, Iron Piñata,SmartLocker, Swiss EP, and The New Digital School.
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