Ryan Haupt

I am a servant leader with 15+ years of experience transforming research into strategy. My expertise spans quantitative and qualitative methods, business analytics, and people operations—helping organizations thrive through data-driven decisions and operational excellence. At AnswerLab, I scaled a distributed research organization from 4 to 12, directed 100+ projects annually for clients like Google, Meta, and Amazon, and introduced AI-powered workflows that accelerated delivery and impact. My leadership extended beyond research execution: I built high-performance teams, sales support, optimized staffing and vendor strategies, and aligned research with enterprise objectives to double revenue growth. What drives me is finding clarity in complexity—whether it’s designing scalable processes, mentoring individuals through challenges, or navigating cross-functional partnerships. I specialize in: • Scaling research departments and embedding research in business strategy • Blending quant + qual insights into clear, actionable executive narratives • Leading with a balance of operational efficiency and people-first leadership • Guiding product, marketing, and GTM strategy with data-driven insights At the core, my mission is to integrate customer insights with business strategy to deliver exceptional product experiences, build thriving teams, and shape innovation. Tools: Qualtrics, Alchemer, Q Research/Displayr, SPSS, R, Salesforce, ScheduleIt, Looker Studio, UserZoom, dScout