What I Offer

AI coaching for founders and executives who want to actually use this stuff — not just hear about it. Live sessions, a private AI workspace, and a system that adapts to your business. I also take on founding designer engagements for teams building AI-native products.

AI Coaching The JH Coaching OS

Not a slide deck. You get a private workspace with an AI coaching agent that knows your business — plus live sessions where we build real things together. The workspace is yours to keep.

AI Agent Personalized AI that reads your context docs
Materials Cheatsheets, guides, and references — always fresh
Context Docs Brand bible + workflow map your AI reads automatically
Dashboard Interactive hub for browsing everything in your workspace
1 Onboard Run one command. AI walks you through intake.
2 Build Live sessions. We build real things from your business.
3 Learn Homework, fresh materials, async support between calls.
4 Own It Working AI setup + skills to keep going. Yours forever.

Engagement Options Flexible

Guided Coaching

The Core Program

4 sessions over 2 months. Full Coaching OS, session notes, homework, and async support.

Best for most people. Zero to building with AI.

Embedded Retainer

Ongoing Partnership

Weekly or biweekly sessions. Custom AI skills, frequent content updates, priority access.

For power users who want AI deeply embedded in their work.

Build Sprint

Intensive Project Build

1-2 week intensive with daily pairing. We build your specific project together.

Fastest path from idea to shipped.

Audit

One-Session Deep Dive

Audit your tools, workflows, and AI readiness. Walk away with a prioritized action plan.

Good starting point if you're not sure what you need.

Ready to get started?

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Design & Product Services

I also take on founding designer and design engineering engagements — for teams building AI-native products, spatial computing, and robotics. Same hands-on approach, from workshop to shipped product.

Focused Engagements Single session or sprint

Good for teams that need a clear deliverable fast — a shared map, a validated direction, or a working prototype.

Workshop Facilitation

  • User journey mapping
  • Persona development
  • Design thinking sprints
  • Team alignment sessions

Website Design

  • New site — concept to handoff
  • Refresh of existing site
  • Landing page design
  • Design system setup

MVP Design & Handoff

  • Product requirements doc (PRD)
  • Interactive prototype
  • Project plan & scope
  • Demo support

Deep Product Work Ongoing or embedded

For founding teams and companies building something new — or rethinking something that exists.

Founding Design & Product

  • End-to-end 0→1 product design
  • Design engineering
  • System architecture
  • Product strategy & leadership

AI & Agentic Systems

  • Multi-agent orchestration
  • LLM integration (tool use, skills)
  • Conversational UX design
  • AI-augmented dev workflows

Spatial Computing & Robotics

  • XR interface design & prototyping
  • Robot control & teleoperation
  • Digital twins & 3D scanning

What Clients Say

"He's not only a true Visionary, but also an amazing listener with incredible intuition. I've never seen anyone able to so readily understand scientists, then design an experience they can scarcely imagine, but recognize as what they wanted."

Sheila Zipfel, Product Manager, Nanome

"John recently led a customer journey mapping workshop for my team, and it was an outstanding experience. We came away with a deeper understanding of our customers and a clear appreciation for the impact of product design."

Tommy Kronmark, COO Muse.bio

"Talented and very experienced designer!"

Inga Petryaevskaya, CEO ShapesXR

"I've never known someone who practices design thinking as well as John."

Ben Reed, Illustrator and Designer

"I highly recommend John for roles requiring design leadership, systems thinking, and future-focused innovation."

Dr. Hurriyet Ok, Professor, George Washington University

"My choice for the most plausible vision of a future I desire goes to John Hanacek's scenario. I think I'd like to live there."

Kevin Kelly, Futurist, Founder of Wired Magazine

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