Understand Your Users. Build Better Products.

I connect technology and user needs through strategic research, empowering tech companies to create successful products.

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Hey!

I'm Tyreek Houston

Seasoned User Researcher,
Product Strategist, Author and Speaker

I empower tech founders and leaders to thrive in the digital world. My approach leverages user-centered strategies that drive immediate measurable success. 


A thought leader in Web3 and blockchain, I helped leaders at top software enterprises save over $1 billion and mentored over 2,000 professionals on platforms like Research Bookmark and ADPList, even helping a mentee team win a Microsoft project pitch presentation.

Ways I can help

Driving Results with Expertise and Innovation

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User Research

Uncover User Truth, Drive Product Success


Diving into your users' minds, revealing what truly matters to them and crafting exceptional experiences starts with understanding your audience.

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Product Strategy

Turn Market Research into Market Leadership

Defining your markets, audience, customers, competitors, and vision, aligning it with user needs, and map the path to success.

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Business Development

Scale Smart, Grow Faster

Drive Growth through Smart Connections

Cultivate relationships, explore new markets, and expand your reach.

Trusted by Industry Experts

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Words from Those I've Helped Thrive

Reviews

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    "I had the pleasure of working with Tyreek on a government reporting product. His insights enabled the design team to effectively design valuable, efficient, and accessible product experiences for the end-users. His findings enabled product teams to effectively make decisions on product direction. Overall, Tyreek's professionalism, senior-level skill set in research, effective communication, and pleasant nature made working with him an absolute pleasure."

    Charlie Steininger
    Lead UX Product Designer, Bellese Technologies

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    "It was a wonderful experience working under Tyreek's mentorship. I was really impressed how he thinks from a users' perspective in creating experiences that are truly user friendly."

    Hamza Nasim
    Founder, Axiomm

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Why Work with Me

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FASTER TIME TO MARKET

I help you launch products that users actually want, reducing development cycles by 40% and preventing costly rebuilds.

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INCREASED ADOPTION

Research-backed decisions that get results: 60% higher user engagement and lower development costs through validated features.

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GUARANTEED success

15+ years, 100% client satisfaction rate, with proven results: 45% fewer user issues and 30% faster launches.

freebies

Learn How to Start, Conduct, Synthesize 
and Present User Research

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Research Foundations for Business Impact

Transform business questions into actionable research strategies that drive growth decisions.

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Strategic Research Implementation

Master proven frameworks to gather high-value insights from your target users.

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Data-Driven Innovation

Convert complex user data into clear business opportunities and product direction.

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Research That Drives Results

Present compelling research stories that align teams and accelerate decision-making.

don't leave without the freebie

The Definitive Guide to Participant Management and Recruitment

This guide will help people who do research in every industry build an A+ Participant Management strategy. Use this ebook to cut down the time and effort it takes to talk to users, enable less biased research insights, and drive the best experience possible for your participants.