David Herse
Founder, Product Strategist, and Geospatial Intelligence Advocate
Looking for a speaker who delivers sharp insights, challenges conventional thinking, and knows how to connect the dots between data, design, and the real world?
David Herse is the founder of Mapulus — a location intelligence platform used by healthcare, construction, and service businesses to make better decisions based on where things happen. With over a decade of experience in product strategy, UX, and applied AI, David brings a candid, practical perspective to every talk.
He's known for weaving together unexpected stories — from public toilets to pizza orders — to show how location and timing quietly shape our world. His talks are fast-paced, grounded in experience, and focused on actionable takeaways.
Why "where" and "when" matter more than ever in forecasting and strategy.
How to uncover real customer struggles, identify demand, and shape products that feel obvious in hindsight — but only if you ask the right questions.
Tools, strategies, and hard-won lessons from designing products for remote workforces.
Designing visual interfaces that don't just look good — they help teams act faster and smarter.
Fundraising, validation, growth, and staying grounded while building something real.
Using Jobs-to-be-Done Theory in Design — A practical approach to turning customer struggles into product insights.
AI with a Map and a Clock — Why spatial and temporal context is key to predictive intelligence.
Keynotes, panels, firesides, workshops — in-person (Australia) or remote.