José S.
Career and product leadership coach for product managers and founders
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesStartups and founders |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Columbia; Master's in Computer Science |
| Practice | Beautiful Brain |
José S. coaches product managers, managers of product managers, business analysts and founders. He has over 10 years of product leadership in large companies and fast-growing startups. He was Head of Product at Sword Health and now runs Beautiful Brain. He has interviewed 60+ product manager candidates and coached 100+ people who got offers at Google and startups. He uses a radical candor style and works with clients on interviews and leadership growth.
What José helps with
José helps product people land offers and grow into stronger leaders. He also supports clients through big career shifts.
- Preparing for product manager interviews
- Product design mock interviews
- Making a strong impression in a new role
- Moving into a new industry such as SaaS or AI
- Shifting from engineering into product
- Moving from corporate roles into independent leadership
- Growing into a confident product leader
- Building systems that make leadership sustainable
Who José works with
José works with product managers, managers of product managers, business analysts, operators and entrepreneurs. Many clients are product managers preparing for interviews at large tech companies and startups. Others are product leaders and founders who want to grow as leaders.
Background and qualifications
José has over 10 years of experience as a product leader in large companies and hyper-growth startups. He holds an MBA from Columbia and a Master's in Computer Science. He was Head of Product at Sword Health and later founded Beautiful Brain in Porto in January 2022. His background covers SaaS, AI, data engineering and short-term rental technology. He has interviewed 60+ product manager candidates and been the hiring manager for 10+ positions. He has made several career shifts himself, from engineering into product and from corporate roles into independent leadership.
José S. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Interview coaching
- Product design mock interviews
José S. reviews
The CoachVouch take
He has coached 100+ people who received offers at Google and startups, using a radical candor approach.
Best for product managers preparing for interviews and product leaders making a career move.
Common questions
How much does José S. charge?
Coaching with José runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message José from this page for an exact quote.
What does José S. help with?
José S. helps with preparing for product manager interviews, product design mock interviews, making a strong impression in a new role and moving into a new industry such as SaaS or AI.
Is José S. certified?
José S. lists: MBA, Columbia; Master's in Computer Science.
Does José coach people on career transitions?
Yes. He supports moves such as changing industries into SaaS or AI, and moving from engineering into product or from corporate roles into independent leadership.
How do I contact José S.?
Send José a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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