A startup studio & product consultancy
BUILDING BOLD & COURAGEOUS PRODUCTS / TEAMS / COMPANIES
9II9 (aka “nine”) is a startup studio led by American food tech entrepreneur and global product management consultant Derrick Fountain.
With deep international experience spanning 25 countries and over 100 product launches, Derrick has a proven track record of building companies, teams and products that drive growth and innovation on a global scale.
Product Consulting
There are 3 distinct service offerings for consulting engagements: ⚡ Fractional Product Lead ⚡ Product Strategy and ⚡ Product Design.
Whether you are a startup gearing up to launch your first product or a seasoned enterprise seeking digital transformation, Derrick has a unique ability to bridge the gap between ambitious ideas and thoughtful execution. His toolkit is rich with proven techniques and strategies, complemented by a network of talented teams poised to amplify your success. Let's collaborate to turn your vision into a tangible reality.
Startup Studio
For a small slice of equity, leverage deep product management, design, engineering and ops expertise to boldly execute on your product vision.
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Powerful ideas come from powerful insights. Run a product discovery process to determine if your idea is rooted in a problem worth solving.
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Seeing is believing. Turn validated learnings into visual prototypes and test your solution with real customers.
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Turn problem-oriented features into thoughtful execution of a minimum viable product.
