Hi, I'm Stian Hansen - Co-Founder | Product & Growth at Aquabook AS
I am passionate about building bridges between technology and human connection. I thrive in unstructured environments, turning ambiguity into clear, scalable product strategies that drive real engagement.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Gained significant operational and strategic experience through tenure at Google and subsequent ventures.
Currently leading a project at Pulse that integrates AI to facilitate authentic real-world connections.
Can provide expert guidance on product-led growth strategies and the rapid execution of startup MVPs.
🚀 Career trajectory
Corporate Foundation
Honed analytical and operational discipline within the structured environment of Google.
✦ Enterprise Strategy
✦ Data Analytics
Serial Entrepreneurship
Launched multiple startups, focusing on operational agility and direct market feedback loops.
✦ Founding
✦ COO
✦ Growth
AI & Social Architecture
Current phase focused on blending advanced tech with community-building to solve societal disconnect.
✦ AI Integration
✦ Product Lead
💪🏻 Superpowers
Systems Architect
Transforming complexity into scalable frameworks
✦ Architects robust product and growth engines from scratch
✦ Standardizes messy operations into repeatable, high-efficiency workflows
✦ Designs data-driven strategies for rapid market entry
Human-Centric Innovator
Bridging artificial intelligence and social connectivity
✦ Develops AI-powered applications to solve social isolation
✦ Integrates technological solutions with real-life community interactions
✦ Optimizes user experiences to drive deep, meaningful engagement
Venture Catalyst
Executing the transition from MVP to market growth
✦ Navigates the volatile early stages of startup lifecycles
✦ Executes go-to-market strategies with precision and urgency
✦ Identifies and capitalizes on niche market opportunities quickly
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for scaling AI-driven community platforms
✦ Learning from high-growth founders about sustainable user acquisition strategies
✦ Discovering new methodologies for building trust in digital-first ecosystems
I can help with
✦ Advising on early-stage go-to-market strategy and MVP development
✦ Mentoring founders on balancing technical development with growth marketing
✦ Sharing tactical frameworks for streamlining product operations in startups
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with experts in social-tech for platform growth insights
✦ Gaining perspectives on global user acquisition in fragmented markets
✦ Exploring collaborative opportunities with fellow mission-driven builders