Curious minds with tech
background and venture
mindset.
At the intersection of technology and decision science to accelerate your quest for product-market fit.
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The Quest
Right now,
somewhere out there,
a small team is chasing an idea that could bend the arc of history.
Maybe it’s a breakthrough.
Maybe it’s just a smarter way to make life a little easier. In big or small ways, someone, somewhere, is on a quest. The next-generation solution is already in the works.
The biggest challenge isn’t capital. It’s knowing what to build and unlocking the talent to do it right. That’s where your edge is built—especially in the era of artificial intelligence and deep tech.
In front of a whiteboard, in a garage, or on a late-night video call… Founders, industry leaders and challengers are turning vision into real-world solutions. Let’s make sure you’re among them.
No matter your background, we will meet you where you are to get you where you want to be.
We are all-in on your boldest ideas.
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The Perspective
What better way to start the conversation than by sharing how we think? Here are 10 key perspectives we’ve refined from the frontlines of tech and product.
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Our journey is a continuation of a lifelong pursuit: exploring the intersection of technology and decision science to craft products that matter. We focus on what others overlook.
Years of hands-on building, deep technical expertise and shared curiosity brought us here and continue to shape how we work today.
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Across industries and technologies, one truth stands out: The real edge isn’t just in the tech. It’s in grit, resourcefulness, and judgment.
Some teams consistently make bold, high-impact decisions. Others hesitate, second-guess, and stall—stuck in a search for certainty that doesn’t exist.
We’ve been in both rooms. We’ve built through uncertainty. We’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.
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Execution is everything. A good idea and a great team aren’t enough. You have to bring out the best in both.
We know how high-performing product teams move. They move with clarity, conviction, and a bias for what truly matters.
Not just speed, but direction.
Because in the end, the delta is what counts.
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Not all teams start with the confidence to see their work as transformative.
We’ve led teams in Silicon Valley and Europe, shaped products at startups, big tech, and Fortune 500 companies. We’ve found product-market fit, expanded it, and built our own companies along the way.
We’ve built products in nearly every scenario:
Pre-PMF startups searching for traction
Post-PMF teams scaling into unicorns
High-stakes internal products
Brand-new ventures inside established companies
Industries where change doesn’t come easy
This experience gives us a rare perspective —one few have truly lived.
Impact doesn’t always come in flashy ways. If we can help someone live or work better—even in small ways, we’re shaping the future.
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Product sense, problem taste, and tech taste. These aren’t things you learn from a book.
They’re like playing an instrument—they take practice, experience, and a lot of wrong notes. Judgment is built through real-world decisions, not theory.
Too often, we see teams pour time, energy, and resources into products that never find their market. Not because they lack skill—but because they’re solving the wrong problem or missing the nuances that make a product truly resonate.
We help teams sharpen their judgment so they can focus on what actually moves the needle. Because realising potential comes from conviction, not consensus.
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Great products aren’t just built. They’re discovered.
We’ve been on both sides: building products and helping teams navigate critical decisions. Over time, we developed a skill that sets us apart: spotting the patterns behind products that take off.
More importantly, we know how to ask the right questions. The ones that surface the real make-or-break decisions before teams hit a wall.
That’s why we started Konjō Labs: to make product discovery second nature and be the best sparring partner for builders.
We work hands-on, rolling up our sleeves to help teams sharpen their judgment where it matters the most: in real-world decisions.
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We are witnessing a rare moment in tech and human history.
AI isn’t a market or a trend—it’s the deep current reshaping every industry. The models have evolved for decades, but turning them into industry-defining products is just beginning.
Imagine having electricity but no light bulbs. That’s today’s opportunity.
These frontiers demand both technical insight and product judgment. We’ve seen firsthand how AI transforms entire sectors—when applied with precision and conviction.
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Our name is intentional. Konjō means guts, grit, and determination—because that’s what it takes to build something that matters.
While most environments optimize for process, we optimize for outcomes. Uncertainty is a given, but we know that bold experiments—not rigid frameworks—unlock real breakthroughs.
Finding product-market fit isn’t a formula. It’s a puzzle solved through relentless iteration with a long-term vision.
The first steps begin with first principles, focusing on the essentials. Without this clarity, teams risk pouring time and talent into the wrong things. Mastering product discovery changes that. When done right, every decision becomes a force multiplier, compounding into something far greater.
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At its core, building great products isn’t about technology. It’s about people.
We’ve seen business models shift and products pivot, but the conviction of the people behind them is what drives real change.
Ideas are just the start. Real impact happens when people have the conviction to build.
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The right conversations sharpen your thinking. The right partners push you forward.
We’re here to help—whether by building hands-on with you or sparking ideas from afar. If you walk away better equipped for your product craft, we’ve done our job. That’s the dent we want to leave in every team, every collaboration and every product we help shape.
We’ll be sharing mental models, product insights, and practical how-tos designed for immediate use.
Follow us on LinkedIn or reach out directly. We’re curious about what keeps you up at night and always ready to trade notes on tech and product craft.
Building something ambitious? Let’s talk.
See you out there.