Every company needs a CEO

Every product development effort needs experienced hardware leadership

Granite Peak

We help companies achieve product success by launching hardware faster and reducing development risk

If you are…

…new to hardware development

  • road mapping

    requirements definition

    schedule planning

    budget planning

    resource planning

…missing HW experience on your team

  • identify key resources

    plan hiring / outsourcing

    recruit and evaluate candidates

    identify, select, and manage suppliers

    plan budget and funding needs

    develop succession plan

…on a mission critical project

  • project management

    engineering leadership through best practices and collaboration

    drive measurable results

    manage partners / suppliers

…looking to commercialize your invention

  • product definition

    market fit validation

    financial modeling

    competitive analysis

Who we’ve helped

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Who we are

Mike Simmons

Mike, a Stanford and MIT-educated consultant, leverages his engineering and product leadership skills to accelerate and de-risk hardware development for companies, ultimately delivering products that positively impact people, communities, and the planet. With a foundation in Product Design Engineering and an MBA, he brings a versatile skill set and a proven track record from contributing to product launches at renowned companies like Google. Mike's efficient process reduces risk, accelerates profitability, and promotes company sustainability, making him an ideal partner for those seeking to enhance their teams with creativity and strategy.

Matt Peterson

Matt guides teams to deliver innovative solutions across diverse sectors. An accomplished leader with over 22 years of consulting experience, Matt honed his expertise collaborating with clients at both McKinsey & Company and LUNAR Design. His tenure at these renowned firms underscores his ability to navigate complex challenges and drive tangible impact. Matt’s blended background of mechanical engineering and industrial design from the University of Michigan, coupled with a track record of 70+ project successes, makes him a standout in product leadership. 

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