I'm Dan Betz. I build and lead design teams that make great products. I cut through ambiguity, find the problems that matter, and get teams focused on solving them.

Across startups, marketplaces, and mission-driven organizations, I’ve built strong teams, shaped product strategy, and turned complicated problems into simple, successful products. I also know jiu-jitsu.

Selected Work

“Dan is a product & design leader without peer.”

Charles BestFounder, DonorsChoose

“Dan approaches coaching with humanity, while holding high standards for getting quality work done and shipped.”

Josh RosenbergUX Research Lead, reported to Dan

“A thoughtful product leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence.”

Nancy MondVP of Engineering, cross-functional peer

“Dan brought structure to ambiguity, strong craft, and a pragmatic sense of what it would take to make it real.”

Randy HuntHead of Design, managed Dan at Etsy

“Dad did a great job making the rat stickers, but I did most of the work”

ValentineDaughter, rat enthusiast

Enough about me. Let’s look at the work.

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