I'm a builder. For the last decade I've been deep in early-stage startups - writing code, shaping product, scaling teams, and turning zero into one. I like messy beginnings, real problems, and making things that actually work and sell.
Most recently I was Product Lead at Risk Ledger. I joined pre-seed - no customers, no product, no investment - and helped build it into a platform used by 150+ enterprise organisations, scaling to $10M ARR and 65+ people. I bridged product and engineering while shaping product strategy and driving enterprise growth through key launches.
I'm currently on an intentional reset - stepping away to travel with my partner (also called Dan) and explore what comes next. Follow our journey at @TwoDansOffTrack.
Some things I've been thinking and writing about:
- The Shape of Me
- On Trust and Momentum
- When Meetings Replace Momentum
- Making the Invisible, Visible
- Tech Debt, Discovery Debt
- From Assumptions to Momentum
If you're building something real and early, and think I can help - get in touch. Or find me on LinkedIn, email me at hello@mckenz.io, or check out my Strava for running adventures.













