Hi, I'm Michael Margolis - UX Research Consulting, Advising at Learn More Faster
I thrive on distilling complex problems into actionable user insights, empowering product teams to build with confidence. My passion is accelerating innovation by ensuring new ventures deeply understand their customers and market needs.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Conducted over 300 research sprints for early-stage companies at GV.
Currently authors 'Learn More Faster,' offering UX research consulting.
Can help others validate product ideas and avoid costly mistakes.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in User Research
30+ years helping teams at the smallest and biggest companies build successful products.
✦ User Research
✦ Management
✦ E-commerce
Scaling Research at Google
Advanced to Staff UX Researcher and Manager at Google, honing skills in both individual contribution and team leadership.
✦ UX Research
✦ UX Management
✦ Tech Giant
First UX Research Partner in Venture
Spent 15 years at GV (Google Ventures) conducting research sprints for early-stage companies.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Research
✦ Product Validation
Independent Advisor and Author
Now leading 'Learn More Faster,' offering UX research consulting and advising, and sharing knowledge through writing.
✦ Consulting
✦ Author
✦ Entrepreneurship
💪🏻 Superpowers
Unlocking Startup Success Through Research
Minimizing risk and maximizing product-market fit for early-stage ventures.
✦ Conducted 300+ research sprints for GV-backed startups.
✦ Specialized in validating new product ideas and customer targets.
✦ Troubleshot disappointing metrics for diverse tech companies.
Bridging Research and Design
Integrating rigorous user insights into the product development lifecycle.
✦ Pioneered the integration of research into design sprints.
✦ Authored 'Learn More Faster' to democratize research methods.
Deep Domain Expertise
Applying user research across a broad spectrum of industries.
✦ Extensive experience in security, healthcare, biotech, and dev tools.
✦ Proven ability to adapt research methodologies to unique sectors.
✦ Navigated complex user needs in apparel, food, and finance.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with founders and product leaders navigating early-stage challenges.
✦ Discovering innovative startups and groundbreaking product ideas.
✦ Mentoring emerging talent in user research and product strategy.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on user research methodologies.
✦ Help validate product concepts and market opportunities.
✦ Offer insights to improve product-market fit and user experience.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with leaders in cutting-edge biotech and healthtech.