A mind for 

product. 

A heart for 

design.

Hi, I'm Colin Van Ert – a product manager and designer obsessed with quality.

About me

I take a first-principles approach to building software that users love and that helps businesses thrive.

I’m a designer by training and a natural product thinker.  I relish the process of turning ambiguity into polished, viable solutions. Whether running my own small businesses, leading a top-tier product studio, or contributing to cross-functional teams at SaaS companies, driving business outcomes is always my north star.


I'm passionate about my work and love collaborating with great people. Outside of work, you'll find me taking refuge in Colorado's Rocky mountains—hiking lines with my snowboard, exploring new trails, and soaking in the serenity with my partner and our little Aussie-doodle, Naga.

Interests and industries I'm passionate about

health & wellness
outdoor recreation
climate tech
personal finance
generative AI
sustainability
fitness
cryptocurrency & blockchain
cybersecurity
design
entrepreneurship
snow sports
travel
nutrition
education
startups & small business
productivity & creative tools

Kind words from good people I've worked with

“Colin is one of those people you meet once in a while that you want to keep in your life. An insightful business professional, a strategic designer and thinker, Colin is passionate and driven at everything he sets his mind to and I consider knowing him a privilege. Recommending him is a no-brainer.”

Harry O’Connor
Founder, Agency Owner, Coach & Mentor

Voodoo Chilli, Mentora

"Colin’s skills as a designer and product professional are top-tier. He has an innate ability to translate complex product visions into clear, actionable steps, making abstract concepts accessible to both technical and non-technical teams...Anyone would be fortunate to have Colin on their product team. The opportunity to work with such a genuine and transformative leader is a  privilege."

Mahtaab Brar
founding team member, GTM and SAAS Sales

Cipher

“Colin is an exceptional designer and product thinker. Not only does he have a deep understanding of design thinking, but he also knows how to apply this knowledge to solve complicated challenges with creativity, completeness, and speed...Anyone looking for a sharp, humble, and compassionate design thinker will be lucky to have Colin on their team.”

Emiliano Villarreal
professor of Design, Founder, Coach & mentor

Austin Center for Design, Student Loan Genius

“As a designer, Colin is simply excellent. He's truly a student of the process. He brings a level of rigor to both his own process, and the rest of the team...I think any organization would benefit from Colin. You get a great designer and you get a great design leader, and what's more important than that is that he builds and improves the company culture. He's truly a rising tide that raises all boats.”

Michael Slocombe
Lead Product Designer

UKG, Former Flux Bucket Team Member

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