Build the Right App, Right Now.
I'm a developer with UX chops, product strategy expertise, and boardroom experience.
My clients are early-stage startups who hire me to:
If your startup needs help getting out of a rut and back into a groove, let’s talk. I can help.
What's the current status of your app?
Haven't started It exists but it's rough It's solid and needs upgrades OtherWhy do you need to run some interviews?
To launch a brand new product To improve our existing product OtherGreat! What do you have in mind?
Tell me a little bit more about your scenario and you will hear from me soon!Great! What do you have in mind?
Tell me a little bit more about your scenario and you will hear from me soon!
Hire Brian Rhea. The dude is seriously creative.
—Brad Feld
Brian is a genius and should be charging $800 an hour for the thoughtfulness and creative leadership he brings to a team. For years now, he's one of my favorite designers to partner with on projects.
—Andy Stone
Brian is an innovative thinker and creative genius. He has a high level of integrity and is a pleasure to work with.
—Julie Ayala
What to Expect
When we work together, you won't be getting a “Yes Man” or an order taker. If that’s what you’re looking for, go to Upwork.
If you want someone with a range of valuable experiences, someone who:
- Led product through an eight-figure exit
- Understands product strategy, not just project management
- Will actually email you back
- Knows how to run a business and puts business goals first
- Has boardroom experience pitching high-powered investors
- And can crank out a web app fast, then let’s talk
Brian is a hard worker, committed to whatever he finds himself engaged with and very easy to work with. He encourages others and always leads with a cheerful heart and a great attitude.
—Jennifer Lefforge
Brian is the most gifted UX expert with whom I have had the opportunity to work. He brings a deep and intuitive appreciation for the outcomes that a user is trying to achieve. Brian’s methodical and thoughtful approach to developing applications is rare and incredibly valuable.
—Ryan Hunter
Brian is one of the most discriminating product professionals I know. He’s developed a methodical framework for evaluating what features should belong in a product and what features should be killed.
—Jason Hall
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“Nothing to Something” is a collection of essays with advice for people working on early-stage startups.
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