The Talking Stick

Time to build your game-changing startup

I help creative entrepreneurs create digital products and services that turn the world into a happier place.

Let's super-chargeyourentrepreneurial engine:

Strategic Acceleration

Create a focused strategy that pinpoints your core customers and develops compelling offerings they want. Build it on a solid business model with a clear growth plan. We'll break this into actionable steps and feedback loops - empowering you to move forward confidently, always on the right path.

Engaging Products and Services

Turn your vision into products and services that people love. Quickly test new product ideas, create amazing user experiences, and build a smart product portfolio that turns your one-time customers into long-term champions.

Creative Go-To-Market

Build an agile marketing plan that connects you with your future customers, using the channels they love, in the language they speak - telling a unique and compelling story that drives results.

Hi there

I'm Shahaf 👋

I'm the founder of The Talking Stick.
I specialize in working with creative entrepreneurs and professionals, transforming their vision into products and services loved by people all around the world.
For over 20 years I've worked with companies big and small, helping them to bring their vision to life, fusing imagination and strategy, inspiration and execution, emotion and action.
I can't wait to help you too!

Shahaf

A taste of the clients I've worked with

IntelTaboolaeTeachermyfinandaAsurionArkiaCycognitoSarineDatoramaTipaltiEasySendBlossom
My Approach

CreativeEntrepreneurship

Creating business and leaders growth through holistic framework based on 3 pillars - Strategy, Skills and Creativity.
I bring together methods from business & product management, design leadership, and creative practices to help entrepreneurs evolve their capacities and skills in all three dimensions.

Creative Entrepreneurship framework: Strategy, Know-How and Creativity
Merav Oren,

"Shahaf is one of the best product thinkers I've worked with. He has improved significantly the quality of our products, creativity and user centered approach"

Merav Oren, General Manager, Soluto by Asurion
Shai Y. Bussel

"We collaborated with Shahaf on the next-gen version of our app. From high-level vision and planning down to the minutest details, the process was in-depth, professional, and enriching - bringing excellent results. Thank you Shahaf!"

Shai Y. Bussel Founder & CEO, MyFinanda
Michal Sarig-Kaduri

"The Design Thinking for Product Managers module, led by Shahaf, was one of the highlights of the Product Management Academic Cluster. Participants' feedback was overwhelmingly positive."

Michal Sarig-Kaduri Government Relations Manager, WiX

The Talking StickBlog

Crafting Your Differentiation Statement: The Key to Unlocking Your Unique Brand

Crafting Your Differentiation Statement: The Key to Unlocking Your Unique Brand

Strategy
The Power of "Take it to the Extreme" in Creating a New Product

The Power of "Take it to the Extreme" in Creating a New Product

Innovation
Personas: Connecting with Your Customers on a Whole New Level

Personas: Connecting with Your Customers on a Whole New Level

Customer Experience
Consulting Session

How about a free consulting session?

Take the first step today.
I'm here to help you understand what you need to build an amazing product and the business you want - starting with a brief introductory call. We'll discuss what's challenging you most with your business, product and services and see if a free session can give you the answers you're looking for.

It's FREE, no string attached

Shahaf helped us to solidify our value proposition and plan a product that fully meets our users' needs

Uri Strauss,
Founder and CEO
Webeyez