I am an experienced and hands-on product development leader who has led hardware, systems, manufacturing and operations teams across multiple industries including wearables, robotics and consumer electronics. I have a passion for user-centric design and a focus on taking products from concept to production.

Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Fellow Products, with previous experience Apple, Tesla, Google and Shaper Tools.

Work History

Featured Podcasts

Part I: Who, What, How (of Product Development). Michael explains a simplified version of product design from marketing requirements (MRD) to product requirements (PRD) to engineering requirements (ERD) that delineate WHO the customers, WHAT the product features are, and HOW to build the product. He points out the importance of thinking creatively without being bogged down by technical constraints at the early phase, then switching and diving deep into the details at later stages of product development.

Consulting/Advising

A resource for hardware startups