$300 / month
4 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
Hey my name's Michael. I've worked in early-stage scrappy startups and high-growth consumer companies, leading Marketing and Product teams. I've spent most of my career growing products that deal with health, education, and wellness, and that's also what draws me to mentorship-- to help individuals and products grow as well.
My background is diverse to say the least. I've been at 10 companies now in roles spanning business consulting, venture capital, growth marketing, product management, and founder/entrepreneur. I know what it's like to navigate and make the right and often difficult choices for your career. I know what it's like to navigate different cultures and people and I have a breadth of experience in everything pertaining to growing a B2C business.
Currently I am the Founder and CEO of Otter Growth which specializes in Growth Advisory for promising B2C products. Current and past clients include:
• Masterclass-- Learn from the worlds best
• Runna-- Run training, tracking, and community
• Made In-- Top of the line cookware, made in USA and Europe
• Siphox-- Comprehensive health testing, at home
• Lingotune-- Learn Spanish 3x faster with music
• Unyoked-- Airbnb for cabin getaways and city escapes
• Cipherome-- Discover, connect, and analyze health data
• Deeply-- AI-enabled counseling for couples
• Seminary Now-- MasterClass for theological learning
• Chipper-- A seamless way to manage and pay your debts
• Sequencing-- D2C whole genome sequencing testing
5 out of 5 stars
Michael has been an excellent mentor throughout our engagement. He’s been consistently supportive, thoughtful, and highly engaged, making the experience very productive and valuable. One of Michael’s standout strengths is his ability to ask incisive questions that really challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking. Rather than offering surface-level advice, he pushed me to consider the underlying strategy and long-term implications of decisions. He also did an outstanding job of covering all the bases necessary for getting a project off the ground. His guidance spanned product development, growth strategy, marketing planning, and understanding user needs. This holistic approach was incredibly helpful in clarifying priorities and next steps. Overall, I’m very appreciative of the time and expertise Michael shared. He’s a mentor who balances support with constructive challenge, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for thoughtful, practical, and well-rounded mentorship.
Standard Plan • 7 months
5 out of 5 stars
Michael is a phenomenal growth champion! His clarity of thought and sheer focus on execution have helped our startup immensely. He also has a keen sense of ownership and urgency, which are critical at an early stage. I believe Michael would be a phenomenal asset to any product/team. Thank you, Michael!
Standard Plan • 2 months
Notify me when Michael has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Michael has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Michael
Connect with Michael in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Michael
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Michael says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
