Product 360
Product Strategy for the Bike & Outdoor Industry
Freelance & Interim Product Management · Innovation Consulting · Fractional PM
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Services
360° Product Concepts
New product development (NPD) from first idea to launch-ready concept. Stage-gate methodology, market validation and BOM planning — aligned with your business objectives.
Strategic Product Management
Portfolio management, category strategy and product lifecycle management (PLM). Competitive analysis, pricing strategy and P&L-driven decisions for sustained growth.
Project Management
Cross-functional project leadership from NPI kick-off to market launch. Supplier coordination, timeline management and resource planning to hit your time-to-market targets.
Roadmap Planning
Product roadmaps, range planning and model year transitions. Aligning seasonal planning cycles, assortment strategy and SKU management with your long-term growth targets.
Innovation Management
From trend analysis and consumer insights to go-to-market strategy. Driving new product categories, exploring emerging technologies and building an innovation pipeline that keeps your brand ahead.
Investment Consulting
Providing strategic guidance on product investment decisions, assessing risks, opportunities, and potential returns.
Functional Safety (E-Bikes)
Functional safety for E-Bike and pedelec systems per ISO 26262, EN 13849 and EN 15194. Hazard analysis, safety concept validation and CE compliance management.
Vibe Coding & Rapid Prototyping
Quick prototypes and MVP evaluation through AI-assisted vibe coding — turning product ideas into testable software fast, so you can validate before you invest.
E-Bike Systems Integration
Integration of electronics and software into E-Bike and pedelec systems. Motor controllers, BMS, displays, connectivity and OEM specification management for EPAC drive systems.
About
Dr. Niklas Brown
Freelance product management consultant specialized in hardware, software and E-Bike systems for the cycling and outdoor industry. My background spans sports science, biomechanics, programming and information design — giving me a rare ability to bridge the gap between engineering, design and business strategy. Products I helped develop through NPD, PLM and go-to-market leadership are trusted by over 300,000 customers in the most demanding conditions.
I work with cycling and outdoor brands that want to move beyond day-to-day operations and invest in what's next — whether as an interim product manager, a fractional head of product, or a dedicated project lead. Together with my professional network, I deliver tailored solutions from concept through market launch, without the overhead of permanent hires.
Innsbruck, Austria
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Ready to build something great? Let's talk.
niklas@product360.at+43 676 302 4975
Innsbruck, Austria