Brian

Forkner

Product Leadership, Product Marketing, and River Running

Brian Forkner

PRODUCT LEADER  |  GROWTH & DESIGN 

Bridging design, marketing, and innovation.

A hands-on, results-driven product leader with a proven track record of aligning product strategies with business objectives. I specialize in helping growth-stage startups, marketplaces, and agencies turn big ideas into scalable, high-value products. My approach amplifies team impact by identifying and resolving points of friction, enhancing efficiency, and aligning resources for winning outcomes. Known for adaptability and versatility, I’m able to step into any design, marketing, or product strategy role to fill gaps and maintain momentum while optimizing performance. From product development and adoption to positioning and growth, I empower teams at every stage to build products that attract, engage, and retain customers

RECENT WORKSAMPLES

Role: Product Manager: Design & Marketing

Helping to design, build, and market the world's first AI Rights Management Platform for IP Owners & Creators.

Generative AI and Adaptive AI Powered Products

Stage: Start-Up

Role: Director of Product & Design

Increasing subscriber growth, engagement, and NPS through personalization and human-centered design.

Leveraging Data Science & ML. Web | iOS | Android | Email

Stage: Growth

Role: Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Consultant

Becoming a global leader in canvas tent sales: Multi-national e-commerce and digital marketing strategy.

Getting creative with Data and Merchandising

Stage: Growth

Reviews& Feedback

  • svg

    Brian’s ability to deliver consistent and measurable results on time and under budget, makes him an essential part of our team. CanvasCamp has grown 30% year-over-year for the last 3 years and Brian has been at the table every step of the way. I rely on Brian for no nonsense, data driven input on the biggest decisions we make as a company as much as his precise execution of technical detail.

    Robyn S.

    VP Business Development

  • svg

    Brian came onto my marketing staff 3 years ago. After helping to redesign our internet presence he was instrumental in dramatically increasing our visibility and conversions across the search engine spectrum. All without the additional expense of buying location and "paying" for hits. Most business owner's search high and low to find a guy with Brian's knowledge and experience. Lots of providers say (or wish), they could do what Brian actually does.

    Greg K.

    Owner

  • svg

    I have known and worked with Brian at two different companies over the last nine years in both marketing and product development. I can attest to his breadth and depth of experience. He is exceptionally well-rounded and versed in User Experience, UX Design, Engineering, Marketing Acquisition and Retention Strategies.

    Amy B.

    President & COO

  • svg

    Brian is a gifted multi-media design/artist and marketing professional. He is also an excellent problem solver. I have had many occasions to watch him successfully take on a challenging project. Brian has a calm, “can do” attitude. I am always confident when Brian takes the lead position that the task will be completed on time and more importantly that it will be done right. I have never been disappointed in this regard.

    Tim F.

    Sr. Director of Customer Development

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    Brian Forkner

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