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Faz Besharatian
Product Design
My Operator Thesis
My thesis is that most organizations underinvest in design as a strategic capability — and pay for it in complexity, slower growth, and lost trust. I've seen it enough times to know where the gaps usually are, and I partner with leaders who are ready to close them.
My Unique Problem & Insight
My Advisory Philosophy
My goal in every engagement is to leave the team more capable than I found them — not dependent on me for the next decision. I blend systems thinking, structured facilitation, and teaching to help leaders see patterns, align around strategy, and build design as a durable organizational capability. I bring calm and structure to ambiguous situations, whether it's an executive offsite or a product sprint.
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Washington DC, United States
20+ years
Product Design
VP
Core Industries
Organization Types
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Retainer based · 10–30 hrs/month · 3–12 month engagements
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