Mindful product leadership for lasting impact.
I’m Teague Hopkins. I build high-performing teams that create meaningful products in regulated industries.
What I think and write about
AI & Business Transformation
Leveraging emerging technology for competitive advantage
- Bits, Atoms, and Neurons
Why human neural adaptation, not technology, has become the bottleneck in AI progress
- How AI Democratization Reshapes Strategy
6 parallels between YouTube’s revolution and today’s AI landscape
- Incorporating AI into Product Strategy
Use ‘just enough’ AI to solve your problems
- Lessons for AI Adoption: What SaaS Taught Us About Enablement
Learn from SaaS history to avoid AI adoption pitfalls
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Corporate Innovation Systems
Building engines for sustainable growth in regulated markets
- Innovation at Scale: Proving Ground Models
Why internal ventures outperform accelerators in complex industries
- Corporate Innovation is Not a Crash Diet
Long-term focus yields long-term results
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Leadership & Decision Science
Evidence-based approaches to high-stakes leadership
- Ego Risk & Cognitive Biases
Why 70% of innovation fails – and how to counter it
- 5 Debunked Psychology Studies
Lessons from replication crises in willpower and behavioral research
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Product Excellence
Tactical frameworks for PMs and cross-functional leaders
- Developing Deep Product Empathy
Moving beyond user stories to authentic need discovery
- Product/PMO Partnership Models
Marty Cagan-inspired strategies for agile empowerment
- How to Write Good User Stories
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Organizations I’ve worked with
What colleagues say
Teague is, by far, one of the smartest, most capable individuals I’ve had the chance to work with. He has an innate understanding of the collaboration of systems and people that few others can claim.
Jason Nellis Chief Product Officer | Ex-Meta, HuluTeague created a psychologically safe environment from day one and set up dedicated career development conversations. He guided my transition from individual contributor to group product manager, taught me to listen meaningfully, and helped me develop both a short-term action plan and long-term vision. More importantly, he became an incredible mentor, confidant, and friend. I’d recommend him to any product manager looking for growth opportunities.
Michelle Jeong Consultant at BCG | Harvard MBAHi, I’m Teague (rhymes with league)
My career has been dedicated to driving sustainable innovation in complex industries while fostering cultures where people thrive.
I lead product organizations in regulated industries: developing strategies that drive growth, building teams from the ground up, and guiding companies through innovation and transformation. My approach combines deep product expertise with genuine care for the people doing the work.