Product Strategy

Gather the right data so you build the right thing

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What we do

Product strategy services

Market research

We research markets, competitors, and trends to ground product decisions in real context. This helps teams understand where opportunities exist and what actually differentiates their product.

Customer interviews

We plan and run customer interviews to uncover real needs, behaviors, and pain points. Insights are synthesized into clear takeaways that inform product and design decisions.

Product prototyping

We create lightweight prototypes to explore ideas, test assumptions, and align stakeholders. Prototyping reduces risk by validating direction before investing in full development.

Feature roadmapping

We help teams define and prioritize features based on impact, effort, and business goals. Roadmaps provide clarity without locking teams into rigid plans.

Project management

We coordinate timelines, scopes, and teams to keep projects moving forward. Our approach emphasizes communication, accountability, and momentum from kickoff to launch.

Branding

We align product strategy with brand positioning to ensure consistency across experience and messaging. Branding work helps products feel intentional, credible, and cohesive in the market.

Product analytics

We define and track meaningful product metrics to measure performance and inform iteration. Analytics help teams understand what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next.

Product discovery workshop

We facilitate structured workshops to clarify goals, constraints, and opportunities early. Discovery sessions align teams quickly and create a shared foundation for product decisions.

Built a marketing site for WGU Labs

Helped Saleforce build an interactive product landing page

Developed a Facebook app for Red Bull

Designed a product for listing properties on multiple platforms with Zillow

Launched a platform for managing SkyMiles for Delta

Built a tool for customizing General Electric AC systems

Helped build a video editing tool for Facebook

Developed a platform for volume PPG appliance sales

Built a product to help Disney manage their social media influencers

Built a video overlay tool for a March Madness stream

Work samples are available upon request

Our work

Inform your decisions with good data

Data helps replace assumptions with evidence. We use research, analytics, and real user feedback to understand what’s working, what isn’t, and where to focus next. Strong data leads to clearer priorities and more confident decisions.

Test and iterate

Build a prototype and test with real users

Prototypes make ideas tangible and testable. By putting early versions in front of real users, teams can validate direction, uncover issues, and refine experiences before committing to full builds. This approach reduces risk and speeds up learning.

“The way you’ve handled this is such a testament to why HQ is so damn good.”

Elizabeth Waite

CMO, Collegewise

"This team is insanely reliable."

Randall Bennett

Facebook

"These are my favorite vendors."

Hayden Hill

CMO, Christensen Institute

"As a way to get to a phenomenal product, hiring this team is the best way to go. Overall we’re 1000% pleased."

Austen Allred

CEO, GauntletAI

"There's no doubt in mind that we picked the right partner in HQ to help us with this."

Shobin Uralil

CMO, Lively

"If I’m not your happiest customer, I’m willing to fight whoever thinks they are for that title."

Jeff Allen

CEO, BlueCar

"We feel like HQ has been our secret weapon."

Jerome Paul

CEO, Spiff (acq. by Salesforce)

We obsess about client experience

Many of clients come to us because they had a bad experience with a previous agency or hire. We care about exceptional user experience in the products that we build, but also in the long-term partnership and process of building them.

Read about our process

Collaborative roadmap

Surprise-free task tracking

Detailed time reporting