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New York, NY, USA

Thu D.

Transforming Startups into Market Leaders with Human-Centered Design & AI

Driven by a passion for transformative technology and design, I champion startups from their nascent stages to $10M ARR through strategic product design and AI innovation. With a hands-on approach, I offer fractional leadership, strategic advisory, and rapid AI prototyping, bolstered by experiences in edtech, health tech, and climate solutions. My work has propelled startups to market success, secured patents, and facilitated significant fundraising. As an educator and advocate for diversity, I'm committed to developing products that not only succeed in the market but also contribute positively to society.

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Infera Health - AI Compliance for medtech.

infera.com

Compliance is expensive, distracting, and low value-add. Let agents handle it.

Lead the experience design to create an AI-native multi-agentic system for medtech compliance.

Experience

Apr 2025 — Present
MRKD.dj

MRKD.dj

Fractional CPO

MRKD.dj offers a unique platform combining social networking, remix editing, and rights management for music, enabling artists to create and share remixes while protecting their rights.

  • Led Product Design and Management, pioneering the world-first Digital Rights and Royalty Management Music Platform for blockchain and AI-enabled systems.
  • Successfully launched the platform at NYTech Week June 2025, showcasing a swift and effective product development process from concept to market launch.
  • Built the product team from scratch, exemplifying strong leadership in recruiting and guiding a high-performing team dedicated to innovation in music technology.
Jun 2022 — Present
Techstars

Techstars

Product Design & Design Management Mentor

Techstars, a global platform for investment and innovation, focuses on empowering startups and entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding, and access to a vast network.

  • Facilitated product audits and design evaluations, enhancing the program's effectiveness in preparing startups for market challenges.
  • Successfully recruited and mentored high-performing product teams, boosting development efficiency and market readiness.
  • Contributed to the program's mission in addressing modern labor market challenges with innovative technologies.
Jan 2021 — Present
GROUP OF HUMANS®

GROUP OF HUMANS®

Product Design Lead

GROUP OF HUMANS® is a creative collective of experts from diverse fields, working together to solve challenges through design, strategy, and innovation for global clients.

  • Directed a multidisciplinary team in launching a B2B2C SaaS platform, improving feature adoption and user engagement.
  • Played a pivotal role in successfully raising funds, highlighting proficiency in presenting and promoting innovative solutions to potential investors.
  • Contributed to increasing the company's client portfolio and market presence through expert guidance and strategic project implementations.
Jun 2019 — Present
TAILORU Collective

TAILORU Collective

Product Design Lead

A collective of researchers and designers focused on launching equity-driven tech products for startups and impact-driven companies, leveraging AI and other cutting-edge technologies.

  • Spearheaded the design and launch/relaunch of 20 startups, significantly contributing to their achievement in securing initial customers, funding, and a 10x user base growth.
  • Managed up to 5 concurrent research and design projects, showcasing exceptional project management and multitasking abilities.
  • Introduced AI-enabled digital products, demonstrating proficiency in AI applications and commitment to advancing technology for social impact.
Aug 2024 — Apr 2025
DeltaGen

DeltaGen

Startup Product Design Advisor

DeltaGen innovates in the B2B space by harnessing AI to accelerate human decision-making processes, particularly in the M&A realm.

  • Advised startup founders and designers on leveraging AI to refine the M&A process, enhancing decision-making efficiencies.
  • Contributed to development cycles with consistent monthly check-ins, ensuring adherence to tangible deliverables.
  • Facilitated the successful application of AI in product development, influencing the startup's strategic direction and innovation capacity.
Aug 2023 — May 2025
Merit America

Merit America

Head of Experience Design

Merit America provides innovative, flexible training programs designed to bridge the gap between talented, underrepresented individuals and meaningful, high-paying careers.

  • Led the Incubation practice, integrating AI technology in educational materials to streamline learning and increase retention rates.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of ML and AI models, improving course completion and satisfaction.
  • Launched multiple career tracks and coaching platforms, demonstrating a significant impact on career readiness and access to new technologies.
Jan 2021 — Jan 2022

Maryland Institute College of Art

Adjunct Faculty - User Experience Product Management

The Maryland Institute College of Art is a leader in visual arts education, nurturing creative talent and fostering innovation across disciplines.

  • Developed and delivered a comprehensive curriculum on UX Product Management, merging practical design skills with business strategy.
  • Achieved high course completion and satisfaction rates, reflecting effective teaching methods and student engagement.
Oct 2020 — Jan 2023

UncommonGood

Head of User Experience

UncommonGood offers a robust SaaS platform designed to optimize productivity for small businesses, freelancers, and nonprofits by integrating operations, project management, and marketing tools.

  • Led a team in designing and launching a comprehensive B2B2C SaaS platform, enhancing organizational productivity and integration.
  • Achieved a successful product launch contributing to a significant increase in user acquisition and engagement.
  • Played a key role in a thriving startup environment, demonstrating the ability to adapt and innovate within the competitive SaaS market.
Aug 2019 — Aug 2020
Flatiron School

Flatiron School

Lead Instructor - User Experience / User Interface Design (UX/UI)

Flatiron School prepares students for careers in tech through rigorous curriculum in coding, data science, and cybersecurity, providing direct paths to high-demand jobs.

  • Mentored 50+ students with a focus on real-time project-based learning, achieving exceptional course completion rates.
  • Facilitated successful client projects, illustrating real-world application of skills learned and a high standard of instructional excellence.
May 2018 — Aug 2023
TAILORU Technology

TAILORU Technology

Founder - TAILOAR Augmented Reality Patent-Granted, Computer Vision

TAILORU Technology revolutionizes custom clothing industry through cutting-edge AR and computer vision solutions, making custom tailoring accessible and reducing return rates.

  • Created and patented TAILOAR, dramatically reducing return rates by 30% and boosting engagement by 25% through precise user-led measurements.
  • Successfully transitioned from ideation to market, providing a tech-forward solution for the custom-made clothing journey.
  • Made custom tailoring more accessible and efficient, showcasing the potential of AR and computer vision in revolutionizing the fashion industry.