We are a global strategic design and digital product development consultancy.

USA and UK
Joined May 2009
For most organizations, complexity is climbing, whether or not you invest in AI. And the same number of people are trying to manage more moving parts. We map the shift and examine what things could look like down the road. bit.ly/4v2YtLa
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As the Product Manager role evolves, how can teams modernize SaaS to ensure they're building durable, outcome-oriented software in an AI-first world? If you're navigating the rapid pace of change, give this podcast with Jason Rome and Ken Yagen a listen. tinyurl.com/ykybvv6c
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In one week, six teams came together to tackle industry-relevant challenges in a consulting-style environment. Congrats to our winning teams! 馃 Noelle Mei Hui Loh, Nick Azaria, and Liam Lui 馃 Isha Mehta, An Tran, Vaibhavi Rao, and Guadalupe Jara 馃 Aditya Shah and Sparsh Jain
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AI investments for SaaS companies fall into three value categories: revenue growth, revenue protection, and cost management. Each requires different success metrics, risk profiles, and timelines to ROI. Jason Rome breaks them down here > bit.ly/48Pb6RN
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Regulatory requirements, competitive pressures, and a desire to improve patient outcomes create urgency around digital transformation. We explain how to create a better-connected patient experience so patients feel more in control of their care journey. bit.ly/3K1Toku
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In our latest Build What's Next podcast, Jason Rome and AllStacks' Founder & CEO Hersh Tapadia explain how teams can keep AI agents grounded in existing codebases and focused on actual product outcomes rather than just output. Give it a listen here > tinyurl.com/949mchjx
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The future of heavy industries and infrastructure will be software-led, but it has to be human-centered. To realize the true value of technology, operators need to solve for the human architecture. We look at the best ways to close that adoption gap here > tinyurl.com/473r372d
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In this episode of Build What's Next, Jason Rome and @allstacks' Hersh Tapadia explain why individual efficiency gains with AI coding don't automatically scale and what teams can do to build a scalable framework. Give it a listen here > tinyurl.com/949mchjx
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Document workflow, identify repetitive steps, automate them, & measure. While it was effective in driving efficiency gains, new automation offers challenges that aren't typically within the workflow. We share a new approach that evaluates automation value. bit.ly/4t84sOD
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AI can鈥檛 magically take over your product development. So how can you apply it to your specific PDLC in a way that improves your workflow? Glenn Goodrich shares a few experiments for each PDLC stage so you can make AI work better for your use case. bit.ly/3OIdIdg
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Sometimes it can be hard to know where the AI hype cycle begins and ends. The good news is, there are proven fundamentals that are driving meaningful AI adoption and can help ensure your organization adapts to the changes ahead. We dive in here > bit.ly/4cAdHjm
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With LLMs, designers & data scientists are trying to make models easier to understand and behave more predictably. We explain why we need to not only be able to interpret model behavior, but also explain the rationales and values encoded into those models. bit.ly/4g8iqfw
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In many industrial operations, digitized data doesn't exist, and the prevailing strategy conversation ends at "we can't do AI until we have the data". We explain how a human-centered process helps business units maximize learnings and business value. bit.ly/4fpKQBc
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The role of the product manager is quickly evolving. So what are the new "must-have skills"? Jason Rome and Ken Yagen have a lengthy discussion on the evolving PM role, as well as what companies need to do in order to successfully modernize SaaS. tinyurl.com/ykybvv6c
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Limited spots remain for our third annual Early Career Hackathon! From October 9-16, participants will receive a free, week-long program featuring real product skills, hands-on consulting experience, and networking opportunities. Sign up here > bit.ly/4xI5G4E
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Technology is changing everything, including the process of building software. Jason Rome recently joined Jeff Keyes to help navigate this rapidly evolving world of AI hype and heavy processes. Check out this @allstacks Stacked Sessions to learn more > bit.ly/4e5TFyM
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Uber struggled with data chaos as it expanded worldwide. Teams duplicated datasets, defined terms differently, and lacked consistent quality. How did they respond? See how some of the world's biggest companies turned brittle systems into resilient AI. bit.ly/3VkHOGM
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As domain expertise, AI fluency, and rapid prototyping become critical "must-have" skills, how can product leaders, engineers, and business leaders build more effectively in the AI era? Find out in this podcast episode of Build What's Next. tinyurl.com/ykybvv6c
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With risk aversion rightfully creating a paradox for infrastructure operators, how can the industry utilize new advanced digital tools while still realizing tangible business outcomes? We explain in our latest technical blog > bit.ly/3SZQwJD
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From October 9-16, you'll enjoy an opportunity to gain experience in consulting, product management, design, engineering, and career development skills. Every participant receives direct mentorship, career sessions, and the opportunity to network. bit.ly/4xI5G4E
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