Tony Hancock

“If you’re reading this to evaluate Tony as a potential candidate, partner, or colleague, allow me to put you at ease. He’s a strong, smart, flexible leader you will be glad to have by your side whether you’re trying to accomplish a simple task, creatively figure out how to wrestle something to the ground, or navigate unforeseen challenges. Tony has a winning mindset, collaborative nature, and stand-out ability to see things from multiple perspectives. Over the course of our time together I saw him excel during business-as-usual times when he and his team supported my Marketing teams with research-backed, user-centered product, UX, and creative design skills. And in atypical times where he proved an invaluable, flexible asset to the business beyond what he was hired to do. I worked with Tony during a unique time for a growth stage business whose rapid growth (which was due, in part, to Tony’s contributions), was curbed unexpectedly and rapidly by the pandemic. During this time, be stepped up and shined as a leader able to work well in ambiguity and with abrupt change. In addition to out-performing peers in his core role, he showed a willingness to jump in to help on projects, and initiatives well outside his scope. He took on marketing and communications roles, helped the executive team develop staffing and infrastructure strategies that took into account immediate needs, and scenario planning for an unforeseen future. He’s also a great contributor to a positive, enjoyable culture. Highly recommend.”

“Tony is by far one of the most talented product, ux, and business professionals I've ever had the opportunity to hire and work alongside. Tony joined Prosper as our Director of User Experience and Design and quickly invested his time in understanding our business and diving into mentorship and coaching of his team. Tony's innate ability to connect with his direct reports, peers, and colleagues at all levels makes him a powerful asset to any business. Upon joining Prosper, Tony stepped into a small, but mighty team. He invested in the mentorship and coaching of existing team members all while attracting, hiring, and retaining top UX talent during a very tough external market. In addition, Tony built the future looking organization and advocated to start and grow the UX research and writing function within the team. Tony partnered closely with his peers in Product Management and across our business to bring a brand new Prosper product to market. This product scaled to business success in less than two years and that success is in part a direct reflection of the digital experience Tony and his team created. Tony's maturity, empathy, and creative problem solving quickly made him a go-to leader not only in the product org, but in Prosper's entire Director+ population. I would literally jump at the opportunity to work with him in the future.”