Danielle Thompson

Design Match

Connecting amazing talent, with ambitious startups.

Founder

StubHub

• Led the complete overhaul of the point of sale (POS) system, focusing on user-centric redesign for streamlined operations.
• Commanded design strategy for high-stakes industry deals, delivering compelling visuals for key partnerships.
• Optimized and governed the design system, ensuring consistency for enhanced brand coherence and development speed.

Senior Designer

No Capital, LLC

Vice Chairman Of The Board

Studio Moku

http://studiomoku.com

Danielle is a seasoned UX/UI product designer, specializing in the fintech market. Collectively she's helped companies raise over 18 million in seed and VC Funding in the last two years. Her interfaces have serviced over 100 million users. Data drive Danielle's designs and are often powered by React. She believes in staying lean and testing regularly. Danielle works well in small teams and with first-time founders.

Toptal

User Experience Designer

• Effectively represented and marketed the Toptals employment brand, the organization's business objectives and career opportunities to potential candidates
• Summarized candidate's strengths and needs relative to role and to culture at Toptal 
• Readily identified and address objections; assed when to pursue or withdraw
• Built long-term candidate relationships

Recruiter

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

• Guided the development of cloud-based sample analysis tools for scientists, physicians, and researchers, enhancing workflows.
• Designed innovative systems to connect to the St. Jude Cloud ecosystem, improving data management.
• Managed and visualized complex medical data, including genomic data, to support better sample analysis.
• Created new workflows and tools for improved sample analysis in the cloud.

Product Owner

Moonfare

• Spearheaded the transition to Jira for design processes, resulting in a significant performance boost.
• Restructured the design team to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Played a pivotal role in fostering design-led thinking and expanding the corporate workforce during Moonfare's growth from 70 to 300 employees.

Head of Design

Dream Team

Chief Operating Officer

Livesport

• Launched a new product with over one million visitors within its first year.
• Rebuilt the existing product using a modular system, optimizing development time.
• Managed project timelines, estimates, and milestones.
• Executed design implementation within three months by collaborating with developers.

Lead Product Designer

Blackboard

• Led research initiatives and created new design processes to enhance user experience.
• Developed cross-platform secure encryption module and designed user flows and prototypes.
• Utilized internal analytics and third-party data to rework design ideas for optimal results.

Lead UX Desigenr

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.

I've dedicated my professional life to bridging this gap, creating more opportunities for creative individuals worldwide.

Currently building -  Design Match (http://designmatch.io), a platform that connects designers with exciting work opportunities in startups.

I've created spaces like Design Club for creatives to connect, and Dream Team to link startups with stellar product teams. Freelance Travel Network teaches freelancers to seek inspired work. Each endeavour works towards my ethos: "Empower creators to craft a better world."

Intrigued? I'm here to share. Let's connect.

Matcher

Play Big Content, LLC

• Founded Play Big Content, an authority marketing agency focused on transforming consultants into industry experts.  
• Developed and implemented strategic content marketing plans that enhanced brand credibility and attracted high-value clients.  
• Achieved a 40% increase in lead generation for clients through tailored thought leadership initiatives.  
• Utilized digital marketing strategies to drive sustainable business growth and establish a strong online presence.

Founder & Strategic Marketing Strategiest

Grew income property rental income over 200% in 2 years.

Investment Property Owner & Manager

BlueVoyant

Transformed talent acquisition at a high-growth cybersecurity powerhouse, slashing time-to-hire by a staggering 30%. Masterfully synchronized stakeholder expectations, ensuring a seamless flow of communication with our diverse hiring managers globally.

Recruitment Consultant | Remote

Cre8iv Branding, LLC and Play Big Content, LLC

Provided one-on-one advising, branding, and content strategy to thought leaders and subject matter experts, resulting in clients serving as expert sources in top business media, winning six-figure contracts, and increasing their speaking fees by 50%.

Personal Brand & Marketing Strategist/Consultant

The Medici Group

Directed consulting and training services globally, spanning the US, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, and Latin America; collaborated with 25%+ of Fortune 100 companies.  Developed and executed marketing and business strategies, catapulting The Medici Group's revenue from $300K to $2 million in just two years, giants like MetLife, MasterCard, Pfizer, JnJ, and Disney.

I help Thoughts Leaders stand out and grow their business beyond speaking and book sales without getting on a plane l Coaching + Growth Strategy + Systems

I help corporate escapees and consultants turn their hard-earned expertise into premium consulting clients—without chasing leads, blending in, or sounding like a job seeker.

After escaping my 65+ hour-a-week, political games, and investing in someone else's dream, I faced the same wall many of my clients hit:

👉 “Why is it so hard to market myself when I’ve done so much?”
👉 “How do I position my value now that I’m on my own?”
👉 “What will make clients actually see me as the expert?”

Here’s what I realized: experience alone isn’t enough, and we judge ourselves the hardest.

That's when fear, doubt, and frustration can take over.

To succeed, you need a clear plan, a bold authority brand that positions you as the go-to consultant, and a system that brings the right clients to you without burning yourself out.

Now I help others do exactly that.

Not just to land clients, but to build a consulting business that gives you more freedom, more confidence, and more control over your life.

As a former COO and strategic marketing advisor, I’ve helped consultants:

✅ Scale from $300K to $2M
✅ Win contracts with brands like NIKE, Disney, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson
✅ Build credibility fast—even without a big name behind them
✅ Package and price their expertise for premium clients
✅ Create visibility strategies that build demand and trust

I believe you don’t need to hustle harder—you need a smarter system that works for you.

That’s why I bring together authority branding and marketing, thought leadership content, and AI tools like ChatGPT to help my clients stand out, attract clients, and grow—without a full team or a big platform.

👥 How We Can Work Together:

1:1 Coaching — Authority Consultant Accelerator
For corporate escapees ready to build a successful, freedom-first consulting business.

Custom Authority Strategic Action Plan
A done-for-you visibility + positioning strategic plan to help you stop guessing and start growing.

If you're ready to build a business that reflects your true value—and gives you back your time—let’s talk.👇

https://savvycal.com/andriayounger/meet?d=30

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