Brian Forkner
AI-Driven Product & Growth Architect
Designing, growing, and scaling products and experiences across software, commerce, and connected eco-systems.
Hi, I’m Brian
For two decades, I’ve guided teams through changing markets, shifting technologies, and high-growth initiatives, always staying grounded in a deep respect for both the customer and business impact. I help companies build meaningful products and experiences that scale, from product design and development to operations and product marketing.
Global Experience, Colorado Local
Over 1,000 Products, Platforms, Campaigns, and Experiences designed, delivered, and exceeding goals for brands and businesses located worldwide.
WHAT I BRING
Ethical Growth Strategies
Helping to establish product-market fit and expand market share through product-led growth, product marketing, and personalization strategies. I focus on delivering tangible business results, measuring my work by the value it creates for users, businesses, and the broader community.
Human-First AI
Leading the design and deployment of AI solutions that prioritize ethics and transparency. My approach helps to ensure AI-powered products are being built with integrity, empathy, and a clear understanding of its real-world implications.
Intuitive Product design
From SaaS and Marketplace Design to Native Applications and AI-Powered and Hybrid Experiences, I design for accessibility and scalability at every stage, every feature.
Simplified Complexity
Uniquely skilled at translating advanced concepts into clear, actionable strategies that align cross-functional teams and deliver measurable impact.
WHAT I CREATE
Recent Work
Role: Product Lead
GenAI Experiences & AI Protection Platform
Guiding the design, development, and product marketing of 0-1 and first-of-their-kind GenAI products, AI-powered e-commerce experiences, and AI-Powered Protection Services for major studios and A-list celebrities.
Product & UX Strategy | AI Experience Design
Role: VP Product Marketing
AI-on-Edge Security Products
Driving go-to-market strategy for cutting-edge AI-powered IoT security solutions. Translating complex technical capabilities into clear business value, shaping product launches, and developing marketing & packaging to enable sales teams to accelerate adoption and growth in competitive markets.
Product Marketing & Design Strategy
Role: Director, Product & Design
Affiliate Marketing & ML-Powered Personalization Engines
Increasing Subscriber Growth, Engagement, and NPS through personalization, onboarding, and Human-Centered Design.
Product-Led Growth Strategy | Personalization & UX Strategy
WHAT I DELIVER
Increased Speed to Market & PMF
Increased Adoption & Retention
Increased Customer Lifetime Value
What They Say
“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.
CONTACT
Let’s Connect
I’m available for Contract-to-Hire and Fractional Roles. If you would like to discuss an opportunity, please connect with me on LinkedIn or visit my studio at FallLineProductions.com
Explore
Brian Forkner is a strategic and proven leader across product, operations, marketing, and experience design. With a passion for helping entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed, Brian works as a trusted partner, building the connective tissue between user, brand, and system by translating vision into human-centered physical and digital products and experiences that scale. Today, Brian leads Fall-Line Productions, a strategic consultancy specializing in outdoor and adventure travel brands where he helps optimize operations across product, marketing, and technology to build and launch scalable, human-first products and memorable hybrid experiences for those who still love to explore.