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# My technology coaching and consulting in 2024
- URL: https://werd.io/my-technology-coaching-and-consulting-in-2024/
- Published: 2024-07-09T14:59:01.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-09T14:59:01.000Z
- Author: Ben Werdmuller
- Tags: #Import 2025-06-11 21:47

My availability has opened up for a handful of consulting engagements in addition to my regular work as Senior Director of Technology at [ProPublica](https://propublica.org).

[I’ve founded two startups](https://resume.werd.io) (both based on open-source technology communities that I also founded). I’ve been a CTO, led product, and invested in early-stage startup ventures. I’ve also taught venture and product design to teams that include startups, top-tier educational institutions, and local newsrooms. My products have been used by social movements and Fortune 500 companies. **I would love to help you to move faster and make stronger technology decisions.**

Here are some ways I might be helpful to you:

### A Sounding Board

I can be your technology and product sounding board for your products and how your product or engineering team is run. I offer regular check-ins, or I can be available on an ad hoc, as-needed basis.

I’ll help you solve problems and coach you through getting to enduring solutions and productive work cultures. In the process, you’ll avoid common pitfalls, take advantage of a new but experienced set of eyes on your problems, and have someone in your corner when you need.

### Accelerated Technology Product Sprints

Do you need to quickly evaluate a product idea or a way to solve problems for a customer you’ve identified? Do you need to identify that customer or market?

I can lead you through a short design sprint, either remotely or in person. At the end of it, you’ll have a stronger idea of your user and customer, learned tools for quickly running experiments and making progress, and identified and evaluated the core hypotheses that your product rests upon.

**You’ll iterate and get to market faster, increase your product’s chance of success, and build practices in your team to help you move faster long after we’ve finished working together.**

### Technical Evaluation and Advice

Are you wondering how a technology (perhaps AI or the fediverse) might be used in your business? Do you have an idea in mind that needs to be feasibility-tested?

I’ll learn about your product and business and report on how you can leverage available technology with the time, team, and resources you have.

**You’ll more quickly understand what you can build, what’s technically possible, and where the technology opportunities are for your existing business.**

### Deck Review

Are you presenting a strategy to your board or managers? Are you a startup going out to raise money?

I can give you actionable feedback to help you build your deck and tell a more robust story that has a better chance of getting you to the outcome you’re looking for.

**You’ll tell a stronger story, make a deeper emotional impact on your audience, and learn how to tell compelling stories in the future.**

### Courses

Any of the above can be provided as workshops for your larger course. They are available both in-person and remotely.

### Get in Touch

If you’re interested in these — or if [you think you could make use of my other skills and experiences](https://resume.werd.io) — please email me directly at [ben@werd.io](mailto:ben@werd.io) to arrange an initial meeting. I’m excited to talk to you!