Matt MacQueen

I'm a hands-on, hybrid product and design leader, building new products at the edge of what AI makes possible. I build products, lean teams and the systems that keep evolving both.

Most recently VP of Product & Design at JSTOR, the $100M ARR SaaS platform for the arts, sciences and humanities, serving 14,000 research institutions in 190 countries. There I defined and brought 2 new AI products to market. Seeklight AI, a 0-to-1 SaaS drove $1.6M in first-year revenue (on track to double in 2026). I've spent the last two years transforming how product teams leverage AI to build better products, faster. Beyond token counts, I focus on business outcomes.

Prior roles in Silicon Valley: first design leader at pre-IPO Coursera (Series B, C, D, revenue $2M to $95M over 3 years), Google (led UX for Moto X smartphone), and Motorola (UXR and strategy).

At home at any altitude, from hands-on in the work, to winning new funding in the boardroom. At my last company, our CTO nominated me to lead the product org because of how I frame narrative and value from a strong customer point of view.

I'm having conversations about leadership at companies that realize truly great PMs and design builders are more similar than different in 2026. I'm not chasing a specific title. I'm open to a hands-on player-coach or Super IC role if team culture is strong, and pushing what's next with AI is the mandate.

I live in Brooklyn, appreciate hybrid or fully in office. I enjoy travel for teamwork with great colleagues and running high-stakes workshops. I'm easy to talk to, say hello!