Glen Brauer

Product Portfolio

Product-minded founder building practical digital tools.

I build products that help people navigate systems, improve workflows, and connect with others. My work combines product discovery, stakeholder feedback, prototyping, and hands-on delivery.

Glen Brauer

Founder • Product Builder

Community platformsWorkflow toolsInternal systems products

Selected Work

A few projects that show how I approach product strategy, user needs, and execution.

Buddytree

Live public product

A public-facing community and event platform that helps people discover events, join communities, and connect around shared interests.

  • Role: Founder / Product Lead
  • Released publicly with active users
System Viewer app screenshot showing an interactive organizational flowchart

System Viewer

Prototype

An interactive tool for understanding how systems, processes, and information connect across an organization.

  • Role: Product Lead
  • Current stage: prototype
Video coming soon

Engage

Prototype

A procedure and feedback platform for centralizing process documentation, gathering staff input, and identifying what needs improvement.

  • Role: Product Lead
  • Current stage: prototype

Additional Prototypes

SARA

Prototype

An AI-assisted reporting and dashboard prototype that helps generate insights from data and reporting requests.

  • Role: Product Lead
  • Current stage: prototype

Earlier Products

Eleware Flowcharting System

Earlier product

A flowcharting and scheduling product from earlier in my career, adopted by 19+ colleges and universities.

  • Role: Product / Software Development Lead
  • Adopted by 19+ colleges and universities

How I Work

Product discovery

I dig into real user needs and problems before deciding what to build.

Stakeholder feedback

I involve stakeholders early so the product reflects real priorities and constraints.

Prototype iteration

I test ideas quickly, learn from feedback, and improve the product step by step.

Cross-functional delivery

I work with developers, designers, and stakeholders to turn ideas into useful products people can actually use.

About

I'm a product builder focused on turning messy real-world problems into useful digital tools. My work spans community platforms, workflow tools, and internal systems products.

Let's Connect

I'm interested in Product Manager roles and product conversations.

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