Hey, I’m Hayden.
I'm a Sr. Product Manager.
Hey, I’m Hayden.
I'm a Sr. Product Manager.
Hey, I’m Hayden.
I'm a Sr. Product Manager.
Hey, I’m Hayden.
I'm a Sr. Product Manager.
Hayden Krug is a versatile and innovative PM based in Colorado, dedicated to creating data driven products that users love.
Hayden Krug is a versatile and innovative PM based in Colorado, dedicated to creating data driven products that users love.
Hayden Krug is a versatile and innovative PM based in Colorado, dedicated to creating data driven products that users love.
Hayden Krug is a versatile and innovative PM based in Colorado, dedicated to creating data driven products that users love.
01
User Centric
I have a passion for creating experiences that make users fall in love with a product. My goals are to reduce friction, increase product adoption, eliminate frustrating UX, and launch the best and most useful features as determined by research and data.
01
User Centric
I have a passion for creating experiences that make users fall in love with a product. My goals are to reduce friction, increase product adoption, eliminate frustrating UX, and launch the best and most useful features as determined by research and data.
01
User Centric
I have a passion for creating experiences that make users fall in love with a product. My goals are to reduce friction, increase product adoption, eliminate frustrating UX, and launch the best and most useful features as determined by research and data.
01
User Centricity
I have a passion for creating experiences that make users fall in love with a product. My goals are to reduce friction, increase product adoption, eliminate frustrating UX, and launch the best and most useful features as determined by research and data.
02
Data Backed Decisions
I use data to inform as many decisions as I can. Product usage data, user interviews, NPS scores, surveys, and team feedback are critical to launching a feature that's useful and actually adopted.
02
Data Backed Decisions
I use data to inform as many decisions as I can. Product usage data, user interviews, NPS scores, surveys, and team feedback are critical to launching a feature that's useful and actually adopted.
02
Data Backed Decisions
I use data to inform as many decisions as I can. Product usage data, user interviews, NPS scores, surveys, and team feedback are critical to launching a feature that's useful and actually adopted.
02
Data Oriented
I use data to inform as many decisions as I can. Product usage data, user interviews, NPS scores, surveys, and team feedback are critical to launching a feature that's useful and actually adopted.
03
Business Background
I have a degree in both Finance and Business Data Analytics. Having this background has helped me find great success when working with C suite executives, product owners, business minded leaders, and founders.
03
Business Background
I have a degree in both Finance and Business Data Analytics. Having this background has helped me find great success when working with C suite executives, product owners, business minded leaders, and founders.
03
Business Background
I have a degree in both Finance and Business Data Analytics. Having this background has helped me find great success when working with C suite executives, product owners, business minded leaders, and founders.
03
Business Background
I have a degree in both Finance and Business Data Analytics. Having this background has helped me find great success when working with C suite executives and business minded leaders and founders.
04
Technical Interests
I'm cognizant of the intricate details of software development. I've worked with ex-Apple employees and agile development teams. I'm proficient in Python and SQL, and always make it a point to connect with and understand my team's engineers.
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Technical Interests
I'm cognizant of the intricate details of software development. I've worked with ex-Apple employees and agile development teams. I'm proficient in Python and SQL, and always make it a point to connect with and understand my team's engineers.
04
Technical Interests
I'm cognizant of the intricate details of software development. I've worked with ex-Apple employees and agile development teams. I'm proficient in Python and SQL, and always make it a point to connect with and understand my team's engineers.
04
Technical Interests
I'm also very technical and enjoy learning the intricate details of software development. I'm proficient in Python and Java, and always make it a point to connect with and understand my team's engineers. I also work in 3D CAD software and love math.
05
Design Sympathy
One of my earliest product jobs was required me to contribute as a designer. I learned SO much about what designers actually need from PMs and how to boost a design team's efficiency and quality with great PRDs and supplemental research.
05
Design Sympathy
One of my earliest product jobs was required me to contribute as a designer. I learned SO much about what designers actually need from PMs and how to boost a design team's efficiency and quality with great PRDs and supplemental research.
05
Design Sympathy
One of my earliest product jobs was required me to contribute as a designer. I learned SO much about what designers actually need from PMs and how to boost a design team's efficiency and quality with great PRDs and supplemental research.
05
Design Sympathy
One of my earliest product jobs was working as a designer instead of a PM. I learned SO much about what designers actually need, versus what most product managers THINK they need.
Testimonials
Feedback from Past Coworkers
Feedback from Past Coworkers
Feedback from Past Coworkers
Brent Chavez
VP of Product, SecureClose
"Hayden did an absolutely phenomenal job managing our product, answering our questions, and keeping us up to date every step of the way."
Val Zinchenko
CTO, Converse Health
"He continuously came up with good ideas that moved the needle for our product."
AJ Sardar
CEO, Roadsider
"His performance developing my product was second to none. I truly felt like I was in good hands and still in control of my business while things were getting done."
Anna Zinchenko
Senior Product Designer, BentoBox
"Hayden makes sure my work is always as easy and efficient as possible. He's one of those few team members who really cares about the product and wants to see people actually use what we develop."
Brent Chavez
VP of Product, SecureClose
"Hayden did an absolutely phenomenal job managing our product, answering our questions, and keeping us up to date every step of the way."
Val Zinchenko
CTO, Converse Health
"He continuously came up with good ideas that moved the needle for our product."
AJ Sardar
CEO, Roadsider
"His performance developing my product was second to none. I truly felt like I was in good hands and still in control of my business while things were getting done."
Anna Zinchenko
Senior Product Designer, BentoBox
"Hayden makes sure my work is always as easy and efficient as possible. He's one of those few team members who really cares about the product and wants to see people actually use what we develop."
Brent Chavez
VP of Product, SecureClose
"Hayden did an absolutely phenomenal job managing our product, answering our questions, and keeping us up to date every step of the way."
Val Zinchenko
CTO, Converse Health
"He continuously came up with good ideas that moved the needle for our product."
AJ Sardar
CEO, Roadsider
"His performance developing my product was second to none. I truly felt like I was in good hands and still in control of my business while things were getting done."
Anna Zinchenko
Senior Product Designer, BentoBox
"Hayden makes sure my work is always as easy and efficient as possible. He's one of those few team members who really cares about the product and wants to see people actually use what we develop."
Brent Chavez
VP of Product, SecureClose
"Hayden did an absolutely phenomenal job managing our product, answering our questions, and keeping us up to date every step of the way."
Val Zinchenko
CTO, Converse Health
"He continuously came up with good ideas that moved the needle for our product."
AJ Sardar
CEO, Roadsider
"His performance developing my product was second to none. I truly felt like I was in good hands and still in control of my business while things were getting done."
Anna Zinchenko
Senior Product Designer, BentoBox
"Hayden makes sure my work is always as easy and efficient as possible. He's one of those few team members who really cares about the product and wants to see people actually use what we develop."
Omar Garcia
CEO, Beyond Fit
"Hayden was able to take my idea, add research and talk to some of my clients, and build a product that works for them. I'm very glad I hired him and hope to keep working with him in the future."
Louis Sallerson
CEO, Converse Health
"Hayden helped keep our product work organized, sent us weekly updates, and alerted us if anything went too far off track. I would definitely work with him again."
Dave King
CEO, Pipelinezen
"He's a very bright guy and I've definitely enjoyed our time working together."
Stan Heintz
President, SecureClose
"He revamped our product top to bottom, and I think he knows it better than any of us at this point!"
Omar Garcia
CEO, Beyond Fit
"Hayden was able to take my idea, add research and talk to some of my clients, and build a product that works for them. I'm very glad I hired him and hope to keep working with him in the future."
Louis Sallerson
CEO, Converse Health
"Hayden helped keep our product work organized, sent us weekly updates, and alerted us if anything went too far off track. I would definitely work with him again."
Dave King
CEO, Pipelinezen
"He's a very bright guy and I've definitely enjoyed our time working together."
Stan Heintz
President, SecureClose
"He revamped our product top to bottom, and I think he knows it better than any of us at this point!"
Omar Garcia
CEO, Beyond Fit
"Hayden was able to take my idea, add research and talk to some of my clients, and build a product that works for them. I'm very glad I hired him and hope to keep working with him in the future."
Louis Sallerson
CEO, Converse Health
"Hayden helped keep our product work organized, sent us weekly updates, and alerted us if anything went too far off track. I would definitely work with him again."
Dave King
CEO, Pipelinezen
"He's a very bright guy and I've definitely enjoyed our time working together."
Stan Heintz
President, SecureClose
"He revamped our product top to bottom, and I think he knows it better than any of us at this point!"
Omar Garcia
CEO, Beyond Fit
"Hayden was able to take my idea, add research and talk to some of my clients, and build a product that works for them. I'm very glad I hired him and hope to keep working with him in the future."
Louis Sallerson
CEO, Converse Health
"Hayden helped keep our product work organized, sent us weekly updates, and alerted us if anything went too far off track. I would definitely work with him again."
Dave King
CEO, Pipelinezen
"He's a very bright guy and I've definitely enjoyed our time working together."
Stan Heintz
President, SecureClose
"He revamped our product top to bottom, and I think he knows it better than any of us at this point!"
+400%
Monthly Transaction Volume
Roadsider boosted their monthly transaction volume by 400% ($250k to $1M) in 3 months after my help taking their product from MVP to V2.
+400%
Monthly Transaction Volume
Roadsider boosted their monthly transaction volume by 400% ($250k to $1M) in 3 months after my help taking their product from MVP to V2.
+400%
Monthly Transaction Volume
Roadsider boosted their monthly transaction volume by 400% ($250k to $1M) in 3 months after my help taking their product from MVP to V2.
+400%
Monthly Transaction Volume
Roadsider boosted their monthly transaction volume by 400% ($250k to $1M) in 3 months after my help taking their product from MVP to V2.
+50%
Product Score Boost by Target Audience
SecureClose boosted their product score from 6.3 to 9.1 after my work significant revamping the UX and functionality of their entire product.
+50%
Product Score Boost by Target Audience
SecureClose boosted their product score from 6.3 to 9.1 after my work significant revamping the UX and functionality of their entire product.
+50%
Product Score Boost by Target Audience
SecureClose boosted their product score from 6.3 to 9.1 after my work significant revamping the UX and functionality of their entire product.
+50%
Product Score Boost by Target Audience
SecureClose boosted their product score from 6.3 to 9.1 after my work significant revamping the UX and functionality of their entire product.
+2
Startups Going Through Acquisition Process
Aleriom and BeyondFit are both in the process of an acquisition. Both were 0 to 1 startups that gained traction and the interest of investors and strategic buyers.
+2
Startups Going Through Acquisition Process
Aleriom and BeyondFit are both in the process of an acquisition. Both were 0 to 1 startups that gained traction and the interest of investors and strategic buyers.
+2
Startups Going Through Acquisition Process
Aleriom and BeyondFit are both in the process of an acquisition. Both were 0 to 1 startups that gained traction and the interest of investors and strategic buyers.
+2
Startups Going Through Acquisition Process
Aleriom and BeyondFit are both in the process of an acquisition. Both were 0 to 1 startups that gained traction and the interest of investors and strategic buyers.
>$50M
Startup Portolfio Valuation
The startups I've worked at have achieved great success, leading to a portfolio valuation that conservatively crosses $50M in successful digital startup products in both B2B and B2C applications.
>$50M
Startup Portolfio Valuation
The startups I've worked at have achieved great success, leading to a portfolio valuation that conservatively crosses $50M in successful digital startup products in both B2B and B2C applications.
>$50M
Startup Portolfio Valuation
The startups I've worked at have achieved great success, leading to a portfolio valuation that conservatively crosses $50M in successful digital startup products in both B2B and B2C applications.
>$50M
Startup Portfolio Valuation
The startups I've worked at have achieved great success, leading to a portfolio valuation that conservatively crosses $50M in successful digital startup products in both B2B and B2C applications.
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