Hi, I'm Micah Laaker - Founder at Civilian Power
I thrive on bridging complex technical challenges with human-centered design, especially for climate tech and non-profits. My passion lies in creating understandable, useful products that drive progress and positive impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led technical governance programs at Google as the only non-engineer.
Founds Sedapa, a product design consultancy for climate technology and non-profits.
Can help climate tech and non-profit organizations refine their product strategy and user experience.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Design Foundations
Began career with design consulting, building foundational expertise.
✦ Design Consulting
✦ New York
Director of UX at Google
Spent 12 years at Google, significantly impacting user experience for major products, particularly in sensitive areas like identity and security, and breaking ground as the first designer in the Office of the CEO.
✦ UX Leadership
✦ Technical Governance
Product Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Moved into CPO and VP roles, then founded Sedapa, focusing on product design consultancy for climate technology and non-profits.
✦ Chief Product Officer
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Climate Tech
✦ Non-Profit
Philanthropic Engagement
Currently serving on the board of Arts for All, deepening commitment to community and arts.
✦ Board Member
✦ Community Impact
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of User-Centric Innovation
Translating complex needs into intuitive digital experiences.
✦ Led UX for Google's identity, security, and privacy products.
✦ Pioneered first designer role in Google's Office of the CEO.
✦ Drove technical governance for critical company-wide programs.
Catalyst for Climate & Social Impact
Leveraging design expertise to advance sustainable and philanthropic missions.
✦ Founding Sedapa to focus on climate tech and non-profit design.
✦ Serving as a Board Member for Arts for All (Omaha).
✦ Championing carbon-negative sustainable living.
Bridging Technical and Human-Centered Design
Connecting engineering initiatives with user needs and business goals.
✦ First non-engineer to lead multiple technical governance programs.
✦ Shaped user experience for global product families at Google.
✦ Focused on understanding and improving user interactions.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations in climate technology and sustainable solutions.
✦ Seeking partnerships to amplify impact in the non-profit sector.
✦ Connecting with innovators and leaders driving positive change.
I can help with
✦ Guiding product strategy for climate tech and social impact ventures.
✦ Advising on user experience for complex, regulated industries.
✦ Sharing insights on building effective cross-functional governance.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging climate tech startups for potential collaboration.
✦ Connecting with organizations focused on sustainable development.
✦ Finding innovative approaches to community arts funding and engagement.
