Dan G.

About Dan G.

I’m a people-focused research leader who thrives at the intersection of user empathy, product strategy, and fast-paced innovation. I\'m AI friendly and actively building new processes around new AI capabilities. Across roles at Patreon, Lyft, and various consulting engagements, I’ve-> Built and Led High-Impact Teams: Scaled research functions from almost nothing, managing and mentoring researchers in cross-functional environments-> Driven Product Growth: At Patreon, my work helped a digital commerce product grow from $0 to $1.5M in sales in just two months. At Lyft, I helped launch micromobility services that reach millions of riders-> Influenced Strategic Vision: As a founding member of Lyft’s Bikes & Scooters team, owned end-to-end research for hardware/software experiences—ultimately earning 15 patents and securing global recognition for innovative product design.I excel in concept-to-MVP development, weaving qualitative and quantitative data into decision-making, and transforming organizations to think user-first. From design thinking workshops to large-scale service blueprints, I love translating user needs into tangible roadmaps that grow business value and improve lives.I love exchanging ideas on building impactful products, scaling UX research functions, and cultivating inclusive, equitable design practices. Let’s chat if you’re seeking a collaborative, results-driven research leader who thrives on delivering actionable insights and transformational experiences-> Leadership & Management roles where I can continue building and shaping research teams-> Strategic Product & UX Research opportunities in AI, emerging tech, hardware/software ecosystems, or climate-> Consulting & Advisory for startups looking to accelerate product-market fit with user-centric insights.UX Research, Hardware Research, Strategy, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Environments Design, Ethnographic Research, Contextual Inquiry, Participatory Design, Iterative Paper Prototype Studies, Usability Tests, Surveys, Ideation Workshops, Group Facilitation.

Experience

1. Staff Ux Researcher

   Patreon

   Aug 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Building the future of the creator economy. Tasked on high-priority new ventures. And helping bring AI tools into the Research team\'s practice.

Education

• University of Oregon

  Master of Architecture, Architecture

• Bowdoin College

  Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Philosophy and Religious Studies