It's tough for startup
product teams
Delays
Activities lag and launches are late.
Inefficiencies
Your team works hard, but not always smart.
Misalignment
Communication gaps exist across functions.
Disconnects
Customer challenges are being misinterpreted.
Silos
Stakeholders crave a single source of truth.
Churn
Difficulties retaining talent and customers.
Delays
Activities lag and
launches are late.
Inefficiencies
Your team works hard,
but not always smart.
Misalignment
Communication gaps
exist across functions.
Disconnects
Customer challenges are
being misinterpreted.
Silos
Stakeholders crave a
single source of truth.
Churn
Difficulties retaining
talent and customers.
ProductPartner
lightens the load
A game-changing approach for startups to rapidly uplift their product.
Specialised coaching
An expert coaching method that has been designed specifically for product teams at startups.
Proven methodology
Meaningful outcomes for 100s of product management professionals across 30+ startups.
Instant impact
Product team coaching can start immediately, with meaningful progress after the first session.
We have empowered startups to achieve
the following accreditations
Our coaching helps
product teams become...
Confident
Stronger communication,
accountability and trust.
Streamline
Enhanced efficiency
and outcomes.
Evolving
Cultivating a mindset
of continuous improvement.
Happy teams &
leadership
Reimagined approach
Colin coached our team to reimagine our approach to product, design, and engineering. As a founder with a demanding schedule, I needed someone who could make a difference with their expertise and confidence. Colin exceeded expectations, swiftly implementing a wave of positive changes.
Exceeds expectations
A strong ability to identify and leverage the unique strengths of each team member. By nurturing their talents and providing opportunities for growth, he has cultivated high-performing teams that consistently exceed expectations.
A true catalyst
A master of coaching and team development. Vibrant enthusiasm, boundless passion, and exceptional skills have the remarkable power to propel teams to new heights. His insightful guidance and unwavering support, he creates an environment where individuals flourish and exceed their own expectations. Colin's impact goes beyond transforming team dynamics, he ignites a fire within each member, empowering them to unleash their true potential. A true catalyst for team growth and success.
Empowers the team
Somebody that empowers each teammate individually and one of the most valuable assets for a Product team.
Detail-orientated
A fastidious attention to detail that is only equalled by his knowledge and willingness to help.
Reach your potential
Colin has a talent for inspiring and motivating teams, and he creates a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and encourages individuals to reach their full potential.
Opens you to growth
Colin has a holistic way of leadership. He has a user-first product approach without skipping any technical details. He puts attention to every single detail and makes sure no one on the team is left behind. He's also very encouraging to create opportunities in areas that you feel hesitant about, which opens the doors to growth. The working environment becomes joyful and fulfilling with him.
An invaluable asset
An outstanding leader who brings out the best in individuals and teams. Exceptional product knowledge, visionary thinking, and a passion for growth, creating environments where people thrive. Committed to excellence and possessing the ability to inspire others. An invaluable asset.
Encourages, motivates
A tremendous leader to the Product team, where he has promoted a product-led mindset. The wider organisation holds Colin in the highest regard, not just because he upholds the highest standards of delivery but because he positively encourages and motivates all.
Sets the example
Loved dragging his team members out of our comfort zones. He'd spot [areas of growth] and encourage us to try it. He's the example I hope all of the Product Managers I work with to measure up to.
Helps businesses grow
Very detail-oriented, extremely organised, design and user-centric product person that helps ideas and businesses grow. I recommend Colin to anyone that desires an authentic leader, that people appreciate and truly enjoy working with.
I feel very lucky
The sign of a great leader is the culture and environment that they leave behind. Without hesitation, our Product organisation is now infinitely better than what we had before. I consider myself very lucky to have a mentor to help guide me like Colin has, allowing me to flourish in the Product role.
Elite-level
A natural ability to invest time in individual team members, enabling us to perform at an elite level in our roles. A leader of the highest regard and a mentor with incredible dedication.
Nurturing style
An engaging, understanding and nurturing style that gets the best out of the team. I have met few people during my career with such a deep understanding of the technological and commercial factors that grow digital products.
High performing teams
Colin is an accomplished Product Leader, capable of building high performing teams. Leading by example, he is willing to jump into the weeds to support the team, whilst also having the ability to build clear strategic plans and objectives to guide the team to long-term success. What first struck me about Colin was his depth of knowledge across all business functions. It is a pleasure to work with him.
Pricing that rewards
long-term relationships
Monthly
Most flexible
$3,995 p/mo
plus local taxes
- Tailored approach
- 1-to-1 sessions
- Takeaway exercises
- Progress tracking
- Up to four coachees
- Fully remote
Quarterly
Save $6,000 p/year
$3,495 p/mo
plus local taxes
- Tailored approach
- 1-to-1 sessions
- Takeaway exercises
- Progress tracking
- Up to four coachees
- Fully remote
Superior to a
full time hire
Amazing ROI
Best-in-class expertise
at a startup-friendly price.
Rapid Onboarding
Get immediate value and
skip lengthly recruitment.
Specialised
Nurturing startup product
teams is what we love to do.
External view
Hear from a fresh and
objective perspective.
Fixed fees
No haggling over salaries
bonuses or hourlies.
Flexible service
Scale up or down as required.
Cancel anytime.
FAQs
Hey, that would be me!
I'm Colin Cooper, a seasoned Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in successfully delivering digital products, including extensive time in leadership positions.
I have a natural inclination for mentoring, training, and coaching others, finding immense fulfilment in these endeavours. To ensure the best outcomes, I continuously study and implement best practices in these areas.
No matter the subject at hand, my aim is to foster analytical, tactful, energetic, empathetic, and practical conversations.
I believe in creating an environment that encourages open dialogue and meaningful growth. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you and your team.
We primarily collaborate with technology startups ranging from 10 to 250 employees. These startups typically possess early stage funding (Series A/B) and already have dedicated team members handling Product Management responsibilities.
Our objective is not to compete with any existing Product team, Product leader, or product-oriented Founder, but rather to complement their efforts.
Based on our experience, startups of this size often struggle to provide sufficient long-term support and guidance to their less experienced team members. This challenge usually arises due to limited capacity (in terms of time and/or energy), rather than a lack of concern.
Consequently, both the startup and the Product team members may experience frustration. The startup may feel constrained by their Product team, while individual team members may feel unprepared for the expections of their roles.
ProductPartner addresses this issue by collaborating with such organisations, bridging the gap and enhancing the performance of the existing Product team. We alleviate frustration and foster growth, providing the necessary support and fresh inspiration.
The service's content is customised to align with the priorities of both the team and individuals. However, there are three fundamental components that are adjusted accordingly.
01) Takeaway exercises: These exercises are designed to be completed by individual team members in their own time. The exercises vary in style, ranging from information collection and reflection exercises to feedback loops. They all serve as the foundation for our 1-to-1 sessions and the development of personalised growth plans.
02) 1-to-1 sessions: These are regular sessions conducted between individual team members and myself. Through these sessions, we engage in focused discussions, address specific needs, and provide guidance tailored to each person's requirements.
03) Progress tracking: The service includes regular updates on the progress made by each individual. This overview offers a high-level perspective on the areas of focus for each coachee and highlights how we are collectively advancing towards their goals.
Our customised approach, incorporating personalized exercises, 1-to-1 sessions, and progress tracking, has been highly effective. By addressing individual and team priorities, we facilitate significant growth and productivity. Our clients have experienced transformative outcomes, achieving improved performance and increased fulfillment. Our service offers tangible value and meaningful results.
ProductPartner coaching is typically allocated to individuals holding Product roles such as CPO, Head of Product, Product Lead, Product Manager and Product Owner.
It is also often extended to support the Product Design function, including: CXO, Head of Design, Product Designer, UX.
Occasionally it is extended to project/operations or technology roles: CTO, Engineering Manager, Engineer, COO, Head of Operations, Operations Manager, Head of Projects, Project Manager.
You will see from our testimonials that we have worked with a vast variety of roles.
Once you subscribe, the process begins immediately.
Our automated onboarding flow means that your team can get started as soon as quickly as you dictate.
ProductPartner offers both immediate benefits and long-term value. When partnering with ProductPartner, you gain access to expert guidance, tailored insights, and custom strategies to address your specific needs. This results in quick wins, heightened team confidence and begins to address open challenges.
However, the true value of our partnership lies in ongoing support and continuous improvement. As our collaboration deepens over time, we gain a thorough understanding of your business, product, and team dynamics. This enables us to offer sustained assistance, tailored interventions, and valuable insights that adapt to your evolving needs.
Through regular interactions, ProductPartner can become a trusted advisor, helping you challenge assumptions, remain accountable, and enhance your product management practice. This long-term relationship equips you with a wealth of strategies, insights, and awareness that contribute to ongoing growth and success.
This refers to the number of your team members who can be assigned to receive ProductPartner coaching.
During the automated onboarding process, you will have the opportunity to select up to four individuals as coachees at the beginning of our partnership.
To maximise the benefits of our service, it is advisable to maintain a consistent set of coachees over time. However, if desired, you have the flexibility to change the coachees every 90 days. Please note that exceptions can be made for exceptional circumstances, such as a coachee transitioning to a different role (subject to our Terms of Service).
If you wish to include more than four individuals for coaching, you can simply purchase additional subscriptions to accommodate your team' s needs.
We are confident that you will benefit from ProductPartner and will not need to cancel. However, we appreciate that this is important information for peace of mind.
Payments are made upfront, covering a set period of time: a month, a quarter or a year. This depends on which subscription you select. All payments will automatically recur, via Stripe.
If you wish to cancel, you just need to inform us via hello@productpartner.io and cancel your subscription within Stripe. Our service will continue to be provided for any outstanding period of your subscription.
Further information can be found within the Termination section of our Terms of Service.
The payment arrangement is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Our payment partner, Stripe, automatically calculates the payment details based on your business information.
Since we are an EU-based entity, in most instances, other EU-based businesses are not required to pay VAT at point of purchase.
However, we recommend verifying this information with our payment partner by running through the subscription steps in order to understand your unique situation.
To cater for our international customer base, we offer off-the-shelf subscriptions in EUR, USD and GBP.
For any other currencies, just send us an email at hello@productpartner.io with your details and we will move forward from there.
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