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Project Overview

Building the Future of Employee Equity

The Challenge

Traditional equity management was fragmented, complex, and often opaque to employees. Companies struggled with manual processes, compliance issues, and poor employee engagement with their equity benefits. Employees frequently didn't understand their equity value or how to access it, leading to decreased motivation and retention.

The Solution

We designed and built a comprehensive equity platform that simplifies RSU management for both companies and employees. The platform provides real-time equity valuations, automated vesting schedules, seamless selling capabilities, and transparent reporting—all wrapped in an intuitive user experience that makes equity accessible to everyone.

The Impact

The platform transformed how companies and employees interact with equity, resulting in 300% year-over-year revenue growth, over $200M in equity transactions processed, and 87% customer satisfaction. Employee engagement with equity benefits increased by 400%, and company onboarding time decreased by 75%.

My Role & Responsibilities

Leading Product Strategy & Execution

Product Strategy

Defined product vision and roadmap for equity platform
Conducted market research and competitive analysis
Established key success metrics and KPIs
Prioritized features based on user needs and business value

User Research & Design

Led user interviews with 50+ employees and HR leaders
Created user personas and journey maps
Designed wireframes and interactive prototypes
Conducted usability testing and iteration cycles

Product Execution

Managed cross-functional team of 8 developers and designers
Wrote detailed PRDs and technical specifications
Coordinated with legal and compliance teams
Launched beta program with 5 pilot companies

Growth & Optimization

Implemented analytics tracking and data analysis
A/B tested key user flows and conversion funnels
Optimized onboarding process reducing time by 75%
Led expansion into new market segments

Design Process

From Research to Implementation

01

Discovery & Research

Understanding the Equity Ecosystem

We conducted extensive research with employees, HR leaders, and finance teams to understand pain points in equity management. Through 50+ interviews and surveys, we identified key challenges: lack of transparency, complex processes, and poor user experience.

User Interviews Market Analysis Competitive Research Stakeholder Mapping
02

Problem Definition

Defining Core User Needs

Based on our research, we defined three core user personas: The Engaged Employee (wants transparency), The Busy HR Manager (needs efficiency), and The Compliant CFO (requires accuracy). Each persona had distinct needs that informed our feature prioritization.

User Personas Journey Maps Problem Statements Success Metrics
03

Design & Prototyping

Creating Intuitive Solutions

We designed a clean, dashboard-driven interface that provides real-time equity valuations, clear vesting schedules, and one-click selling capabilities. The design emphasized transparency and simplicity, making complex financial concepts accessible to all employees.

Wireframes Interactive Prototypes Design System Usability Tests
04

Development & Testing

Building for Scale & Security

Working closely with our engineering team, we built a secure, scalable platform that integrates with existing HR systems and financial institutions. We implemented robust testing protocols and launched a private beta with 5 companies to validate our approach.

MVP Platform Beta Testing Security Audits Integration APIs
05

Launch & Optimization

Scaling Success

Post-launch, we focused on user acquisition and platform optimization. Through continuous A/B testing and user feedback, we improved key metrics: reduced onboarding time by 75%, increased engagement by 400%, and achieved 87% customer satisfaction.

Public Launch Marketing Campaign User Analytics Performance Optimization

Key Features & Solutions

Innovative Solutions for Modern Equity Management

Real-time Equity Valuations

Employees can see their equity value updated in real-time based on company valuations, with clear projections and historical trends.

Increased transparency
Better financial planning
Higher engagement

Automated Vesting Management

Automated tracking of vesting schedules with notifications and visual progress indicators, eliminating manual calculations and errors.

Reduced admin burden
Eliminated errors
Improved compliance

Seamless Equity Transactions

Employees can sell vested shares with a simple, guided process that handles all legal and tax implications automatically.

Simplified selling process
Automated tax handling
Faster liquidity

Compliance & Reporting

Comprehensive reporting tools for finance teams with automated compliance checking and detailed audit trails.

Automated compliance
Detailed reporting
Risk reduction

Results & Impact

Measurable Success Across All Metrics

Business Growth

300%
YoY Revenue Growth
Achieved through new customer acquisition and expansion of existing accounts
$200M+
Total Equity Transactions
Processed through the platform since launch
150+
Companies Onboarded
From startups to Fortune 500 companies

User Experience

87%
Customer Satisfaction
Based on quarterly NPS surveys
75%
Faster Onboarding
Reduced setup time from weeks to days
400%
Increased Engagement
Employees now actively monitor their equity

Platform Performance

99.9%
Uptime
Reliable platform with minimal downtime
<2s
Page Load Time
Optimized for fast user experience
0
Security Incidents
Bank-level security with zero breaches

Key Learnings

Insights from Building a Fintech Platform

Regulatory Complexity Requires Early Planning

Financial regulations add significant complexity that must be considered from day one. We learned to involve legal and compliance teams early in the design process, which saved months of rework later.

User Education is Critical for Adoption

Many employees had limited understanding of equity concepts. We invested heavily in educational content and onboarding flows, which dramatically improved engagement and satisfaction.

B2B2C Requires Dual Focus

Serving both companies (buyers) and employees (end users) required careful balance. We learned to design workflows that satisfy admin needs while prioritizing employee experience.

Data Security Cannot Be an Afterthought

Handling sensitive financial data required implementing security measures from the ground up. We achieved bank-level security through careful architecture and regular audits.

Client Testimonials

What Our Users Say

Gabriel was the driving force behind Wonder's early success. His tireless work ethic, strategic vision, and ability to rally the team made him the glue that held everything together.

Casey Fenton

CEO, Upstock

Founder of Couchsurfing

Gabriel was an amazing mentor who helped me grow so much as a UX/UI designer. He taught me the importance of keeping designs consistent and always explained the reasons behind his decisions.

Anait Kazarian

UX/UI Designer

Upstock

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