28+ years
6 countries
19+ industries
One clear focus:
Solving real problems
with better products.
I'm
Cyrus
Neek
a product strategist, system designer, and startup builder with a career spanning nearly three decades across industries like SaaS, AdTech, EdTech, Social Platforms, Hospitality Tech, PetTech, AI Systems, M&A enablement, and Smart City Solutions.
With roots in graphic design and creative advertising, I bring a unique 360° view to product building — blending UI/UX, backend and frontend architecture, and just enough DevOps expertise to connect strategy to execution.
This full-spectrum perspective helps me take ideas from vision to launch — fast, focused, and built to scale.
What I do
Product Strategy & Executive Leadership
For teams who need clarity, momentum, and results.
I bring 28+ years of hands-on experience building scalable, human-centered products across AI, hospitality, education, e-commerce, and more — from idea to system design, launch, and growth. Whether stepping in as a fractional product leader or collaborating directly with founders and teams, I help companies align vision with execution.
- Product & org audits
- Strategic roadmap definition
- Founder-level product advising
- Vision alignment between business, design, and engineering
- Deep experience with AI-first product planning
UI/UX, MVP & Platform Building
When speed and precision matter most. I partner with startups and product teams to design, build, or reimagine platforms — especially in fast-moving environments like early MVPs, investor pitches, pilots, or v2 overhauls. I combine product thinking, system logic, and UI/UX expertise to ship with confidence.
- UX architecture & flow redesigns
- MVP planning, wireframes & design systems
- Rapid prototyping for pilots or early stage
- Founder & team collaboration from 0→1 and beyond
Strategic Advisory & Innovation Consulting
For companies navigating complexity or scale. I advise on product decisions in high-stakes scenarios — whether it’s M&A transitions, investor evaluation, internal transformation, or AI innovation planning. My background includes working across multiple continents, launching high-impact products, and shaping platforms that continue to grow long after launch.
- Product due diligence & team assessment
- Post-acquisition scaling & system cleanup
- Applied AI strategy & feature innovation
- CPO-level advisory for complex environments
Let’s Build What’s Next
I’m always open to meaningful projects, bold ideas, and teams solving real problems. If you’re building something worth doing — let’s talk about how I can help accelerate it.
Highlights from the Journey
It’s been an incredible experience building tech products that are not only used — but recognized.
- In 2025, one of the AI platforms I led was selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce to be showcased in the official U.S. Government Pavilion at CES — one of only 12 companies chosen nationwide.
- In 2024, we received the Judges’ Choice Award at the Chicago AI Innovation Summit, recognizing our innovation in AI-powered tools for hospitality and M&A.
Along the way, I’ve had the honor of being backed and supported by:
Accepted, backed, supported, and an active member of techstarts since 2023.
Accepted, supported, and an active member of the AI Lab startup community since 2024.
Accepted, supported, and invested in under the GCP AI Startup Program since 2024.
Accepted into Cohort 10, supported, and a proud member of the Washington Technology Industry Association since 2024.
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce: Selected to showcase at the U.S. Government Pavilion at CES 2025.
Accepted and supported in the AI Startup Program since 2024.
Accepted and supported in the Inception AI Startup Program since 2024.
Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services.
These aren’t just logos to me — they represent ecosystems that believed in what we were building.
Explore platforms I’ve built — across industries, use cases, and technologies.
AdTech
Food Delivery . 2001
Learning Support System/SMS
Manager Corporate Tech Solutions
I believe great products are born at the intersection of empathy, structure, and clarity.
My Think Lab
Insights from building and leading digital products across startups, industries, and geographies.