Fractional CPXO Services for AI & Dev‑Tool Start‑ups

Fractional CPXO Services for AI & Dev‑Tool Start‑ups

We turn raw ideas into enterprise-ready products and guide teams from concept to scale.

We turn raw ideas into enterprise-ready products and guide teams from concept to scale.

Our Process
Our Process
Our Process

Kaleido partners with ambitious AI and developer‑tool founders as a fractional Chief Product & Experience Office (CPXO) service. We blend product strategy, UX research, interface design, design systems, brand narrative, and go‑to‑market execution into a single, data‑driven roadmap that moves companies from idea to product‑market fit and on to enterprise scale.

Kaleido partners with ambitious AI and developer‑tool founders as a fractional Chief Product & Experience Office (CPXO) service. We blend product strategy, UX research, interface design, design systems, brand narrative, and go‑to‑market execution into a single, data‑driven roadmap that moves companies from idea to product‑market fit and on to enterprise scale.

Product strategy

Product strategy

Insight-Driven Product Strategy

We run discovery sprints, customer interviews, and data analysis to validate problems, size markets, and define clear success metrics. The outcome is a concise, evidence-based PRD that focuses teams on the highest-leverage work.

Seamless Activation & UX

Rapid prototypes and usability tests shape intuitive flows—from landing page to “Aha!” moment. Streamlined onboarding and contextual guidance deliver tangible value within minutes of sign-up.

Design System

Design System

Accessibility

Accessibility

React library

React library

Scalable Design Systems & Front-End Enablement

We build AI-forward and accessible component libraries, coded tokens, and clear contribution guidelines that let engineers ship UI 40% faster while keeping consistency intact.

Narrative & Growth Loops

Clear product and brand narratives, consistent messaging, and well‑timed in‑product prompts feed PLG funnels that turn usage into expansion and revenue. We weave storytelling across every touchpoint, instrument analytics, run experiments, and iterate on what converts.

About
About
About

Kaleido was founded by Cris Dobbins, a one‑woman CPXO. Two decades guiding product, growth, brand, and developer experience from 30‑person HashiCorp to IPO—and advising dozens of venture‑backed start‑ups.

Kaleido was founded by Cris Dobbins, a one‑woman CPXO. Two decades guiding product, growth, brand, and developer experience from 30‑person HashiCorp to IPO—and advising dozens of venture‑backed start‑ups.

Services
Services
Services

There is a lot we can do. Here are the highlights.

There is a lot we can do. Here are the highlights.

Product Strategy & Research

Advising

Product Strategy & Research

UX & Interface Design

Design Leadership

UX & Interface Design

Design Systems + Front-End Enablement

Design Systems + Front-End Enablement

Design Systems + Front-End Enablement

PLG & Growth Funnels

PLG & Growth Funnels

PLG & Growth Funnels

Fractional Design Leadership

Fractional Design Leadership

Fractional Design Leadership

Branding & Messaging

Branding & Messaging

Branding & Messaging

Experiential Design

Experiential Design

Experiential Design

Contact
Contact
Contact

Book a 30-min discovery call.

Book a 30-min discovery call.

hello@kaleido.studio

San Francisco, CA

© 2024 Kaleido

hello@kaleido.studio

San Francisco, CA

© 2024 Kaleido

hello@kaleido.studio

San Francisco, CA

© 2024 Kaleido