I’m Dan Betz, a product and design leader. I cut through ambiguity, find the problem that matters, and clear the way for teams to do their best work.

For 25 years, I’ve combined product strategy, people leadership, and hands-on design—building stronger teams, improving how organizations work, and turning strategy into shipped products and measurable results. I also know jiu jitsu.

Selected Work

“Dan is a product & design leader without peer.”

Charles BestFounder, DonorsChoose

“Dan approaches coaching with humanity, while holding high standards for getting quality work done and shipped.”

Josh RosenbergUX Research Lead, reported to Dan

“A thoughtful product leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence.”

Nancy MondVP of Engineering, cross-functional peer

“Dan brought structure to ambiguity, strong craft, and a pragmatic sense of what it would take to make it real.”

Randy HuntHead of Design, managed Dan at Etsy

“Dad did a great job making the rat stickers, but I did most of the work”

ValentineDaughter, rat enthusiast

Enough about me. Let’s look at the work.

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