Founded SandRise
Created SandRise to partner with venture-backed and mission-led teams as a fractional product leader.
About Nick
Product builder, forever curious partner
I bridge strategy, design, and execution to help teams validate faster and deliver products that earn trust. SandRise is how I embed with founders and product teams to go from idea to impact.
Story
A product practice shaped by building and scaling
From early-stage scrappy teams to scaled product orgs, I’ve seen what helps teams find clarity—and what holds them back. SandRise is a studio built to bring the best of those lessons to every engagement.
Head of Product, Atlas Labs
Scaled product org and launched analytics suite that increased retention 18%.
Product Lead, Northwind
Shipped B2B marketplace from prototype to Series B, introducing a unified design system.
Values
What guides every partnership
A few principles that shape how SandRise shows up in the work.
Build signal before scale
Every roadmap starts with clarity. I map assumptions, run crisp experiments, and translate findings into confident bets.
Design for trust
Inclusive, accessible experiences are non-negotiable. I craft journeys that feel effortless, credible, and human.
Ship momentum, not tickets
Momentum compounds. I partner closely with teams to keep decisions transparent, outcomes measured, and releases meaningful.
How we’ll collaborate
- Embedded partnerships I plug into your team, co-own outcomes, and leave behind clear playbooks so momentum sticks.
- Transparent rhythms We set cadence, define decision loops, and ensure every sprint ladder ups to your goals.
- Measurable impact Inputs and outcomes are visible from day one—no black boxes, just honest progress.