# Michael Boland

I’m a product engineer and founder based in Omaha. I care about doing good work with good people. I turn unclear ideas into clear decisions, working prototypes, and software people can use.

I run Boland Company, an independent product studio for select early-stage teams. Recent work includes building digital payments tooling and experimental Bitcoin-native products with [Taproot Wizards](https://taprootwizards.com).

I work directly with early-stage teams on product direction, R&D, and design through delivery. Most engagements start with a hard product question and end with something concrete: a decision, a prototype, or a shipped product. A few people I’ve worked with have shared [some kind words](https://www.boland.co/words).

Prior, I built products for [Carry](https://carry.com), [Fold](https://foldapp.com/), and [Hy-Vee](https://hy-vee.com).

I’ve also been lucky enough to co-found, advise, and lead at companies including [AE Studio](https://ae.studio), [Bitcoin Layers](https://bitcoinlayers.org), [BlockEarner](https://blockearner.com.au), [Corteva](https://corteva.com), [Iron Piñata](https://ironpinata.com), [SmartLocker](https://smartlockerusa.com), [Swiss EP](https://swissep.org), and [The New Digital School](https://thenewdigitalschool.com).