I solve operational problems for product businesses.
Diagnosing what’s broken. Pricing that works. Production workflows that don’t fall apart when things get busy.
CURRENTLY // FEB 2026
Working
Product sourcing projects, testing AI tools on real operational challenges, and applying 15 years of production knowledge to new problems — from brand assets to validation frameworks to workflow automation.
Publishing
Writing weekly on Substack about production economics, operational decision-making, and testing where tools, including AI, actually make day-to-day operational work easier.
Latest Publications
Hello, I’m Larissa!
I’ve spent 15+ years in product operations — I know how to take products from concept to shelf, how production systems break, and what it actually takes to fix them.
I've run operations across the full range — established luxury brands, sustainable startups, and as half of a two-person team running everything from product development to supply chain.
I've also built my own product business, which taught me exactly where things go wrong when you're working with real constraints.
Every week, I write about production economics, operations, product validation and practical problem-solving for people who build physical products.
WEEKLY STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Operations and product strategy — frameworks, data, and practical insights.
No fluff, just actionable content you can use immediately.

My husband needed 200 custom rulers. I had no idea how to source 3D printing. After years briefing manufacturers for fashion and products, I was hesitating before sending that first email. Here's what being out of my depth taught me about asking better questions - and the 6-question email template that works for any product, any manufacturer.