Nathan Knisley
Product Leader + Agile Coach, Chief of Staff, Builder, Audio Engineer, Bikepacker, and Dad
AI-Powered Product Development
Proof that product sense + AI ships real software. nathank.build, a beloved weather app, a gravel road discovery tool, and a resource app for the unhoused. All designed and launched with AI as my engineering partner.
PetFriendly — Chief of Staff
Recruited by the CEO to co-run the company as his left hand man. Oversaw operations, managed the development team, ran the leadership team, and tripled the product offering at this delightful pet wellness startup.
Flywheel — Product Leadership
Led the delivery team for Flywheel's second-ever product offering. Drove the customer-led 'Local Pro' roadmap with user research, go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, design, and marketing.
Scaling Agile — 20 to 80+ Builders
As Agile Coach at Flywheel/WP Engine, I scaled the Scrum organization fourfold. Certified by Jeff Sutherland and Mike Cohn, I trained thousands of clients across four countries on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and release planning.
Giving Back
None of it means much without giving back. Board leadership, mentoring a kid for nine years, food drives, shelter volunteering. Showing up for people facing things most of us never have to think about.
Crawlerado Bikepacking
Northern Colorado bikepacking community I founded. A web bikepacking resource landing page with interactive gravel road discovery, gear checklists, and ride resources. Get equipped, find your route, and ride with us.
Audio Engineer
Before product, I made records. Engineer, mixer, mastering, and studio musician with credits on over 50 releases. Years behind the console and on stage, shaping sound for bands across the Midwest.
Hi there
I'm Nathan, a product leader, agile coach, and builder who started in IT and networking. I've served as Chief of Staff at a startup (recruited by the CEO to basically run the company), scaled an agile org from 20 to 80+ at Flywheel/WP Engine, and delivered the first Big Data platform at a Fortune 500.
I believe the best leaders build. I don't just write requirements. I ship code, prototype with AI, and bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Certified by Jeff Sutherland and Mike Cohn, I've trained thousands of clients across four countries. Feel free to say hello.
