Leslie Newell is the strategic partner high-performing tech teams call when they’re stuck and need to get moving — fast. With over 15 years of experience in product leadership across every company stage, from scrappy startups to $900M+ revenue enterprises, Leslie brings deep technical fluency, a no-BS approach to strategy, and an ability to create clarity where others see chaos.
Who I Help
Heads of Product or CTOs: need a short burst of strategic clarity without adding headcount
R&D teams navigating strategic fog: unclear priorities or disconnected from company goals
Founders or execs prepping for high-stakes moments: upcoming board meetings, fundraising, or major directional shifts
Leaders unsure how to justify a PM hire: unclear role definition, or stalled headcount approval
When to Bring Me In
Product & engineering lacks clear priorities: the roadmap is fuzzy or misaligned, and no one’s confident what comes next
Management is losing confidence: leadership sees effort but not impact, and trust is eroding
Headcount is high, ROI is low: the cost is visible, but progress isn’t
There’s a PM vacancy or hiring tension: the team can’t afford to drift while leadership debates what to do
What You Get
Strategic clarity: a focused product direction the team can rally around
Cross-functional alignment: clear narrative and decisions that make sense to stakeholders
Actionable priorities: a short list of key bets with rationale, measurable success criteria, risks, and clear next steps
Leadership confidence: a strategy that travels well up and across the org
Let’s Talk
If your tech team is stuck, your roadmap is fuzzy, or your leadership team needs a credible plan, email Leslie or schedule a 15-minute call. I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward quickly.
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