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User Research

Colorado Springs, CO

$100.0/min 5.0 36 $1.67/min

I'm an experienced B2C & enterprise SaaS product leader; with over a dozen product launches, 3 acquisitions, and 14 years of marketing under my belt. I specialize in product strategy, UX, customer research, and helping you find impactful, sustainable growth opportunities for your business.

Greg Schwartz

San Francisco

$150.0/min 5.0 9 $2.5/min

User Experience Design for web and iOS, and Coaching for Online Dating. I also do User Research, Data Visualization, and speak about the Quantified Self. Eagle Scout.

Danny Setiawan

New York, NY

$1000.0/min 5.0 13 $16.67/min

15+ years of experience in UX and product development. I have worked with Enterprise (The Economist, Yahoo! and Microsoft) and startups (GeoCV, Navigine and Contently).

Avinash Bajaj

London

$200.0/min 5.0 14 $3.33/min

Senior Product Professional, with a rich commercial and technical experience in building and managing a diverse range of B2B, B2C, SaaS and e-commerce products in start-ups, scale-ups and mature tech businesses. Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Mentor, and Coach. Electronics Engineering graduate with an MBA from Imperial College London.

Alex Zagoumenov

Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

$250.0/min 4.9 13 $4.17/min

I provide high-level strategic advisory for CEOs and Marketing Directors who need more than just "SEO tips." I specialize in building Search Visibility Moats for established brands in the Luxury Alpine and AI Audio sectors. Learn more: https://searchfriendly.ca/. Call me for: + Strategic Oversight: Bridging the gap between your C-Suite vision and technical execution. + Migration Insurance: Protecting your $1M+ organic revenue during site moves or rebrands. + Moat Architecture: Moving your brand from "renting" traffic to "owning" a compounding search asset. Note: I focus on strategic advisory for established businesses.

S.R. Ahlqvist

Los Angeles, CA

$600.0/min 5.0 9 $10/min

Meta / Instagram UX Researcher and AI early adopter.

Raphael Paulin-Daigle, Ecommerce & Landing Page Conversion Rate Optimization

Montreal, Canada

$350.0/min 5.0 7 $5.83/min

I've helped brands like L'Oréal, Frank + Oak, DIFF Eyewear, and Kiehl's with landing page optimization and site-wide conversion optimization and A/B testing programs. Founder of SplitBase, an agency that builds high-converting landing pages for ecommerce brands, I can help you: - Understand why your visitors aren't converting into buyers - What makes your customers buy - Find out your top opportunities and low-hanging fruits to increase conversion rate, average order value, and sales - Discover what's holding back your store from growing - And pinpoint what's missing from your homepage, product pages, checkout, or landing pages to boost conversions. I know there's an endless stream of best practices and advice on landing page optimization and testing out there... with lots being bullshit, some that probably don't even apply to your business, and some great stuff here and there. It can be hard to sort through it. But don't worry, I'll happily help you sort through it based on your customers, our business, and your unique situation. Need a website or landing page teardown? Have other questions about conversion optimization, landing pages, ecommerce or A/B testing? Request a call and I'll be happy to help.

Kunal Punjabi

San Francisco Bay Area

$120.0/min 5.0 7 $2/min

I am an entrepreneurial engineer-turned-product manager. Currently a Director of Product Management at Bills.com. I also have a profitable side business with a website that gets over a million pageviews per month. Formerly, I co-founded and led Product at a start-up called EkoTable. I can help you with anything related to your product, startup or business.

Amy Eastment

Boston, MA

$200.0/min 5.0 3 $3.33/min

UX Design & Strategy. Formerly @ Chronosphere, HubSpot, BitSight Technologies, and CustomMade. Specialties include: designing for complex workflows, developer tools, data visualization and dashboard design, growing your product & design team, and how to conduct research for niche audiences. Also glad to give feedback on your SaaS platform and talk strategy. www.amyeastment.com

Ripul Kumar

Hyderabad, India

$120.0/min 4.3 5 $2/min

CEO of a UX strategy consultancy. Consults with Fortune 500 and startups. Mentor at several accelerators, VCs, and Angels to evolve UX Strategy for invested companies. Teaches at leading design schools.

Kevin Cheng

San Francisco, California

$200.0/min 4.9 14 $3.33/min

Not a ninja, rockstar, or guru. Co-Founder of Donna/Incredible Labs. Past: Product lead for #NewTwitter, Director of User Experience and Product Strategy at Raptr, Designer of Yahoo! Pipes. Ask me about product, design, comics, or whatever.

Julie Blitzer

Milan, Italy

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

Current: Freelance designer, researcher, startup consultant. General Assembly instructor, Thinkful mentor. Past: AppNexus, JOOR, Advomatic, UbiquityLab and many more. Edu: Domus Academy Master in Interaction Design, Claremont McKenna College BA Government

Steven Hoober

Kansas City, Missouri Area

$150.0/min 5.0 8 $2.5/min

Steven Hoober wrote the book on mobile design patterns, and is best known for his ongoing research into how people really use touchscreen phones and tablets. He has been doing mobile and multi-channel design since 1999, designing among the earliest mobile app stores and the first Google mobile search.

Russell Miller

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

Extensive background in B2C marketing - User Acquisition, Strategy, Online Advertising, SEM, SEO, Content, Landing page design and testing, Community engagement MIT Math Grad. MBA Published in Venturebeat Published author ("SEO for Startups", Kindle) Oversaw digital marketing for a $100m division of Texas Instruments. Taught digital marketing classes at Lean Startup Circle, Southern Methodist University, and Parisoma. Full stack developer.

Ezra Goldman

Oakland, CA

$150.0/min 5.0 1 $2.5/min

Entrepreneur (Upshiftcars.com) and business innovator with a focus on shared transportation, on demand, and share economy businesses.

Kimberly Ha

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

5+ years of experience evangelizing UX research and design in industry. Also a mentor on ADPList

Paul Bryant - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Expert

Nottingham, United Kingdom

$200.0/min N/A 2 $3.33/min

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) expert specializing in research, insight, and testing. Former consultant at large global CRO agency. Founded several companies. Published author. Experienced keynote speaker.

Andrew Riddle

Dallas, TX, US

$450.0/min N/A 0 $7.5/min

Accomplished UX leader with 20+ years driving user-centric design for Fortune 500 brands. Proven expertise in UX/UI design, user research, usability testing, interaction design, and prototyping. Built UX teams and product vision at American Airlines. Award-winning projects at Rockwell, Alliance Data. Host "My First Day in Tech" podcast. Certified Design Thinking Practitioner. M.S. in Marketing Communications. Mentor aspiring UX talent through effective coaching and real-world insights.

Shaun Batterton

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

Software Engineer with 30 years of experience. Expert in database software. 14 years with a fortune 50 employer.

Muhammad Adeel

Lahore

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Business Analyst with 4+ years of experience, in-depth knowledge of business process modeling, flow charts and wireframing tools. Experienced business analyst with a strong background in planning and managing scalable web applications. Proficient in requirement gathering, mapping business processes, creating flow charts, wireframes and translating business needs to development tasks using BDD approach for writing comprehensive and detailed user stories.

Ricardo Suarez

London, UK

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Data-Driven Insights for Smarter Decisions I help organisations transform data into actionable insights. Whether you’re looking to understand your market, track trends, or make strategic decisions, I provide tailored research and analysis to illuminate your path forward. With years of experience working with top companies and education leaders, I bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every project. Let’s make your data work harder for you. Market Research That Speaks to Your Needs Understanding your audience or market isn’t just about numbers—it’s about connecting the dots in a meaningful way. I specialise in research that blends quantitative rigour with qualitative depth, offering a clear picture of your landscape. From uncovering trends to competitor benchmarking, my work ensures you’re always a step ahead. Beautifully Crafted Reports and Presentations I believe every piece of research deserves a story—and I’m here to help you tell it. I create engaging, visually compelling reports and presentations that resonate with your audience. Whether you’re pitching to stakeholders or presenting at a conference, I’ll make sure your message shines through. Policy and Education Insights Made Simple Navigating policy and data in education can feel overwhelming. With my background in higher education and statutory reporting, I demystify complex information, helping schools, universities, and organisations make informed decisions. Let’s work together to turn challenges into opportunities. Supporting Teams and Growing Confidence in Data Data can be powerful—but only if people know how to use it. I offer workshops and one-on-one sessions to develop data capability and confidence within your team. Whether it’s explaining the basics or building advanced skills, I focus on empowering your people to thrive in a data-driven world. Tailored Consultancy Services Every business is unique, and so are its challenges. I offer bespoke consultancy to help you navigate complex projects, manage stakeholders, and find clarity in changing environments. Together, we’ll craft solutions that align with your goals and values.

Alina Cosmas

Gdansk Poland

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Worked with Unilever, Snap, Indeed, and growing startups to untangle delivery chaos and build systems that scale. Hi, I’m Alina. I help founders who don’t need a full-time PM, but do need someone senior to step in short-term, organize the mess, and set things up properly. I work hands-on with tools like ClickUp, Jira, Monday, Trello, Asana, Confluence, and Azure DevOps — fixing workflows, simplifying processes, and creating delivery systems you can actually run on your own. If your product, team, or tools feel chaotic — I can help you bring order and breathe again. Are you ready?

Sonia Ponzo

London

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Product leader and behavioural scientist with 10+ years of experience building health products from concept to validation to scale. As founder of Outset Wellness, I led product, behavioural design, and strategy for a neurodivergent-friendly movement platform. Previously, I was Director of Science at Flo Health and VP of Science at Healios, where I helped shape and ship evidence-based interventions used by millions. My background in psychology (30+ peer-reviewed papers) gives me an edge in building products that drive change. I’ve led cross-functional teams of 15+ across product, design, research and engineering, as well as advised healthtech startups.

Dagmawit Waktola

Nairobi, Kenya

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I am based in Nairobi County, Kenya, and work as a marketing specialist, entrepreneur, data visualisation expert, and author. I spent over five years as a research analyst and writer at AskWonder.com, where I focused on secondary research, content writing, and delivering insights for marketing and advertising projects. I founded Tell Me More, Africa—a research and data storytelling venture that provides insights and communication support to brands and creatives. I also created Cross Cultured, a content platform and community space where I share stories and promote dialogue and recently published my first book. My skills include brand communication, consultative marketing, content development, and turning complex data into simple, engaging visual stories. I'm an analytical thinker who loves storytelling and believes in the power of narrative to connect people and inspire change. My tone is warm, humorous, and people-centred, and I value collaboration, curiosity, and authentic conversations.

Brenda Odhiambo

Nairobi, Kenya

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I'm a UX researcher with a background in psychology and human-computer interaction. I love diving into user research, whether it's conducting interviews, running usability tests, or mapping out user journeys. I'm all about putting users first and working closely with different teams to create better digital experiences.

Alaa Alkhafaji

Baghdad, Iraq

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

I hold a PhD in computer science (Mobile development and Mobile HCI). I am specialist in mobile development and interface design. additionally, I have great experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, user and usability studies, user experience, user-centred design and data analysis

Zeeshan Khalid

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Senior Product Designer, DesignOps Lead, and Accessibility specialist. 13+ years streamlining design–dev workflows across startups and enterprise. Drives scalable systems, faster delivery, and high-impact design outcomes. Author of 'Design Strategy Unlocked' - a practical framework for scaling design with clarity and speed.

Shreyas Deshmukh

London, United Kingdom

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

Former Product Manager at Google and Engineer at Microsoft, with experience co-founding startups and advising early-stage founders. I’ve supported teams across product strategy, growth, and go-to-market, helping startups build scalable products and organizations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshmukhshreyas/

HISHA PATEL

New York

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Human-Centered Designer. UX/UI Innovator. Creative Storyteller. Master’s in HCD @ Pace University | Designed apps boosting sales by 15–50% | Figma Wizard | User Research Enthusiast | Fluent in turning problems into pixel-perfect solutions. Passionate about: Designing intuitive digital experiences, solving user pain points, and making interfaces as engaging as their stories.

Micael Katzman

Barcelona, Spain

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Hello! I am an experienced, curious, and versatile problem solver. With over 12 years of experience in defining companies strategies, improving internal processes and creating user-centred products, passionate about empowering next-generation designers.

Tony Mapulanga

Lusaka, Zambia

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Creative Brand Strategist Executed creative for Fortune 500 brands and national institutions across Africa, Middle East, and Asia markets. Led multidisciplinary creative teams developing award-winning, multi-channel campaigns spanning packaging design, brand guidelines, TV commercials, outdoor advertising, point-of-sale materials, and print campaigns. Collaborated with high-value clients across all industries from FMCG, Automotive, technology, healthcare, lifestyleand beyond. Design and Innovation Specialist, Health Technology & Innovation Lead human-centered design initiatives addressing complex healthcare challenges across immunization, maternal health, and health informatics systems throughout Africa and many more. Partnered with Ministries of Health from frontline Health Care Workers all the way up to national stakeholder & multinational, international donors (Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, CDC, Hewlett Foundation,), Published author and innovation facilitator recognized

Juan Vizcaino

Ciudad de Mexico

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Juan Vizcaino is an accomplished product and innovation leader with a strong background in design thinking, agile methodologies, and sustainability. He has played key roles in driving product and innovation initiatives at renowned companies such as Intuit, Smart Energy Connect, and Energybox. Currently, Juan serves as the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Wiqqu, a startup dedicated to offering eco-friendly data servers for companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprint within the digital supply chain. Beyond his professional pursuits, Juan is passionate about life coaching, hiking, and participating in obstacle course racing.

Cheryl Taylor

$600.0/min N/A 0 $10/min

Canadian UX Designer. Founder of Blue Tango Design Inc. – Accessibility advocate, educator, and mentor. Passionate about inclusive design and giving back to the community.

Maria Koziej

Poland

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Experience EcoVadis UX Designer (Senior since 02.2024) 08.2022 - present Working on core areas of the EcoVadis Suite (self‑registration, access control, account management, network) and leading end‑to‑end UX work in collaboration with PMs, engineers, analysts and UX Writers. EDISONDA UX Designer 02.2021 - 07.2022 Designed flows and interfaces for localisation workflows in a translation management SaaS platform, from requirements and research through prototyping and usability testing. Analysed the end‑to‑end bone marrow donor experience for a large international non‑profit organisation, identified pain points across channels and co‑facilitated workshops to define improvement opportunities. Netguru UX Designer 12.2017 - 01.2021 Delivered UX work for international clients: research support, information architecture, user flows, wireframes and prototypes for web and mobile products, in close collaboration with product teams and developers. s360 UX Designer 07.2016 - 09.2017 Worked in a research and design boutique: ran user interviews and usability tests, facilitated workshops, created personas and wireframes, and wrote functional specifications for new or improved digital services. Miquido UX Designer 08.2016 - 09.2016 Supported ongoing projects with designs for Android, iOS and web, and created marketing materials (posters, roll‑ups, banners, stickers, flyers) prepared for print.

Samson Ajao

Oyo, Nigeria.

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I specialize in crafting compelling resumes and CVs, writing engaging content, and conducting in-depth research.

Marvin Cheung

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Startup Mentor @ Yale, Proposal Reviewer @ MIT. UN Fellow and Expert. Board Member and Advisor. https://linkedin.com/in/marvinkcheung

Najmoddin Yazdi

London

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

PhD in Science & Technology Policy with over a decade of experience in research, innovation strategy, and policy consulting. CEO of Metrina, a tech-driven real estate tokenization platform, and independent consultant advising organizations on technology adoption, strategic planning, and evidence-based decision-making. I help clients translate complex research and innovation insights into actionable strategies and high-impact outcomes.

Russell Hite

Boston

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

I help non-technical founders turn their ideas into real, working applications using AI-powered development. Former Senior UX Design Lead at Mendix, founder of Hite Labs, and builder of Connect, an AI-powered networking PWA

Sagar Yende

Pune India

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I help businesses create intuitive, user-centric designs that align user needs with business goals. With 8+ years of experience in UX and Product Design, I specialize in solving complex design challenges, improving usability, and delivering seamless solutions for enterprise and SaaS products.

Veronica Kolstad

New York, NY

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Technical Product Manager (10+ YOE). Zero-to-One Product Builder across regulated industries (tech, finance, energy). Curious. Kind.

Trisha Singh Rajput

Delhi

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

I am the Assistant Vice President - Brand Marketing at CAAS Venture Network, a leading Venture studio with various initiatives such as Idea Roast, Book My KPI, and Profilepedia, CAAS is dedicated to propelling early-stage startups to success. With a decade of experience in Brand Management across industries like e-commerce, Internet of Things (IoT), Education, Media, Marketing and PR, I have a deep understanding digital landscape and the evolving needs and preferences of the customers and stakeholders. My core competencies include brand and marketing strategy, innovation, and leadership. I have successfully built and scaled up businesses across digital, print, and broadcasting platforms, launching channels, and introducing cutting-edge technologies, and have developed and executed a fully integrated brand marketing communications plan to support the overall brand, engaging communication ideas & content for brand’s online channel, working with the digital agencies to optimize the media campaigns. I am passionate about driving digital growth and innovation, leveraging data-driven insights and creative solutions to deliver business outcomes.

Yulia Zhilkina

Sao Paulo, Brazil

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I’m a qualitative market research specialist with 15+ years of experience across IT/tech, fintech, pharma and FMCG. I help founders, product-driven companies and research agencies make sense of user behavior, cultural context and market realities - with a strong focus on Latin America. Currently based in Brazil; I’ve worked on projects across LATAM, Europe, CIS, Turkey and India. Typical calls focus on: • market entry and expansion decisions • research design and methodology • interpreting research results • cultural blind spots and local nuances Best suited for quick diagnostics, second opinions and early-stage strategic decisions.

Lala Farajova

Charlotte, NC

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Product Designer | 6+ years in UX/UI for Banking, Finance & Healthcare | Turning data into intuitive B2B experiences

Faz Besharatian

Washington, DC

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Design Leader & Fractional Exec. Startup Builder. Ex-Fjord, Kaiser, AARP. I help teams turn complex ideas into scalable products and services that stick. Focused on product strategy, service innovation, and org design.

Ethan Lyons

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Agency-side SEO & GEO Manager For Fortune 500 | VC Marketing Advisor | Serial search nerd, drummer, and do-er

Miranda Hurtado Suazo

Dallas

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Worked for Toyota (project), Dialexa (project), State Farm, and currently at JP Morgan Chase

Tadas Jurelevicius

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

I'm an entrepreneurial-minded Product & Tech leader with 14 years of experience and a diverse set of skills in Startups, Product Management, Product Design & User Experience, Research and Data. I worked on a variety of B2B & B2C domains and business models including eCommerce, Q-Commerce (Quick Commerce), Marketplaces, Advertising, PropTech, HealthTech, Logistics Tech and FoodTech in large companies and startups. I have a proven track record of building strong and efficient Product & Tech teams that build and scale successful products. My mission is to build high-performing Product & Tech teams that solve high-impact problems.

Vale Querini

Berlin

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

15 years of combined experience working with startups, scale-ups, and as an educator in design and tech. My industry experience includes B2B and B2C across SaaS, FinTech, E-commerce, Mobility, EdTech. I am good at giving no-bullshit feedback on the current situation, and helping you figure out the next steps. Available as an advisor to startup founders, as well as mentor for product people and junior designers.

Aditya Raghunath

Berlin

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

With 9+ years of experience across Tech, Business Strategy and Product, I'm a seasoned yet evolving Product Manager who has spent his last 6+ years in driving 0-to-1 product journeys - launching and scaling up B2C and B2B SaaS products across e-commerce (multi-sided marketplace platforms), FinTech and Cloud Computing – as well as driving key product areas across a mature product portfolio in the Communication & Collaboration SaaS space. I have led high-impact product roadmaps across the product lifecycle of niche (small/ medium-scale) and large-scale (millions of users) businesses. My forte lies in identifying growth-hacks and the right problems to solve, through a data-driven approach. Most of all, I love collaborating with passionate developers and pragmatic business teams to build compelling, user-centric products at scale.

Ranjith J N

India

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Product expert in the Next Billion Users sector from India, Enterpreneur in the Education & Supply chain domains, Awarded Forbes professional