Coaching with Matt Yao

Consulting with Matt Yao

I partner with early-stage teams and founders in the human wellbeing space to solve their most pressing challenges around product strategy, internal alignment, and sustainable growth.

I'm a leadership coach, systems thinker, writer and former product leader (Uber, Afterpay, Cash App) who sees both the strategic and human elements of building successful products. My background spans product management in complex domains like marketplaces, mapping, healthcare, and fintech, combined with a deep understanding of human behavior and team dynamics. I do my best work at the intersection of rigorous strategy and nuanced human insight - whether that's crafting product roadmaps or helping teams navigate complex transformations.

I'm particularly energized by the potential of AI to enhance human wellbeing, bringing both my product experience and my coaching expertise to help teams build thoughtful, human-centered solutions.

I'm a leadership coach, systems thinker, writer and former product leader (Uber, Afterpay, Cash App) who sees both the strategic and human elements of building successful products. My background spans product management in complex domains like marketplaces, mapping, healthcare, and fintech, combined with a deep understanding of human behavior and team dynamics. I do my best work at the intersection of rigorous strategy and nuanced human insight - whether that's crafting product roadmaps or helping teams navigate complex transformations.

I'm particularly energized by the potential of AI to enhance human wellbeing, bringing both my product experience and my coaching expertise to help teams build thoughtful, human-centered solutions.

PRODUCT & BUSINESS STRATEGY // Guide product vision and growth

Develop end-to-end product strategy and roadmaps that balance innovation with user needs
Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to implementation
Create frameworks for sustainable growth and decision-making

TEAM & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT // Build aligned, high-performing teams

Design team structures and workflows that scale
Create cultures that balance execution with wellbeing
Facilitate strategic planning that drives clarity and momentum

SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS // Align on scalable, human-centered processes

Create comprehensive documentation systems in Notion
Design frameworks for cross-functional collaboration
Implement workflows that balance efficiency with human needs

LEADERSHIP COACHING // Support leaders through transformation

Serve as strategic advisor to founders and executives
Guide teams through technical and cultural changes
Coach leaders in building sustainable high-performance cultures

RESEARCH & INSIGHTS // Uncover patterns that drive action

Lead user research to reveal key opportunities
Transform complex data into strategic insights
Design frameworks for continuous learning

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION // Make complex ideas accessible

Craft narratives that bridge technical and human elements
Develop thought leadership content
Create documentation that drives alignment