One-on-one coaching · With Product Dave

A specific problem.
A practical way forward.

Bring your AI idea, prototype or product question. Work through the decisions with Dave and leave with a clear next step.

US$250 per hour · Private sessions with Dave

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Personal conversations and coaching with Dave.
Focused on you

Work through
what’s holding you back.

You might be deciding what to build, testing a prototype or working out where AI fits into your product. Coaching gives you time to work through the details with Dave.

AI product direction

Define the problem, challenge your assumptions and decide what to build first.

AI workflows

Explore where an agent or automation could help, and how it fits into the work.

Prototype feedback

Review the user journey, identify gaps and plan what to test or improve next.

Product decisions

Work through priorities, success measures, stakeholder questions and trade-offs.

How we work together

Understand it.
Practise it. Apply it.

01Start with your goals
Explain where you are, what you want to achieve and the problem you need help with. Together, identify the gaps worth working on.
02Agree a focus
Create a coaching plan that fits your goals. Focus the time on the decisions, skills and practice that will help you move forward.
03Work through the details
Use sessions for practice, questions and feedback. Explore real examples and develop an approach you can use in your own situation.
04Apply what you learn
Take clear actions into your product work. Review progress and adjust the focus as your needs change.
Dave working through product ideas around a workshop table.
Working through a problem together in an earlier workshop.

A few practical questions.

Can I bring one specific problem?
Yes. Coaching can focus on a specific project or product problem. You can also discuss ongoing support for a longer-term goal.
Do I need to take a course first?
You can explore coaching directly. Start with the challenge you need help with and discuss whether coaching is the right support for it.
How long are the sessions?
The coaching offer lists 60- and 120-minute sessions. Check available sessions when booking and agree the format with Dave.
Is there a minimum commitment?
The published coaching offer has no minimum commitment or contract. Check the current coaching details before booking.
Dave teaching a product management class at General Assembly
DAVID WANGAKA PRODUCT DAVE
Meet your instructor

Real experience.
In your corner.

I’m Dave. I’ve spent more than 20 years building products, with experience at Linktree, Kajabi, Expedia and Vodafone. Now I help people combine product judgement with AI to build useful products.

I’ve taught more than 5,000 learners across my teaching work. My approach is practical: understand the problem, make thoughtful decisions and learn by building.

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Selected companies Dave has worked at

Dave has also taught with General Assembly, Melbourne Business School and Harvard Innovation Labs.

Bring the problem.
Let’s work through it.

Find time to focus on your next step.

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A personal hello from Dave.

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