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 and AI productivity theater, I focus on business outcomes and customer value.

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 entire product org because of how I build product narratives from an end user point of view.

Conversations I'm having with enlightened CPOs, founders and design executives often start with "titles are collapsing." I see this as an opportunity, I've never fit cleanly in any box throughout my career. As Q3 2026 rolls on, the best leaders have realized that within top talent, high agency PMs and "design builders" have more similarities than differences. I'm not chasing a specific title. I'm open to leadership roles, but also a Super IC role in Product or Design if teamwork culture is strong, and reinventing with AI is the mandate. Leading by influence with clear, user-driven product POVs and high emotional intelligence has allowed me to pull together disparate teams, and achieve business outcomes that support both C-level metrics and positive team cohesion and culture. If this resonates with you, I'd love to talk.

I live in NYC, 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!