Best UX Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Sunjung Park, Staff Product Designer 🦊 (Part 2) GitLab 6:18

9h ago6:18

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Sunjung is a Staff Product Designer at GitLab, focused on solving technically complex problems and enhancing the developer experience. She is currently pursuing an MBA, which fuels her passion for creating sustainable solutions to complex challenges that foster societal change. Where to find Sunjung: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjun…

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Sunjung Park, Staff Product Designer 🦊 (Part 1) GitLab 5:50

24d ago5:50

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Sunjung is a Staff Product Designer at GitLab, focused on solving technically complex problems and enhancing the developer experience. She is currently pursuing an MBA, which fuels her passion for creating sustainable solutions to complex challenges that foster societal change. Where to find Sunjung: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunjung27…

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Meera Ramachandran, UX Researcher 🛠️ (Part 2) ServiceTitan 8:32

2M ago8:32

8:32

Meera is a UX Researcher with expertise in human factors and HCI. She has led innovative product research in automotive (Ford, NIO) and construction tech (Autodesk, ServiceTitan). Currently leading enterprise SaaS research at ServiceTitan. Her work has appeared in SXSW, Auto blogs, and ENR. She is passionate about making complex systems user-friend…

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Meera Ramachandran, UX Researcher 🛠️ (Part 1) ServiceTitan 5:56

2M ago5:56

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Meera is a UX Researcher with expertise in human factors and HCI. She has led innovative product research in automotive (Ford, NIO) and construction tech (Autodesk, ServiceTitan). Currently leading enterprise SaaS research at ServiceTitan. Her work has appeared in SXSW, Auto blogs, and ENR. She is passionate about making complex systems user-friend…

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Sarah Brennan-Newell, Senior UX Researcher 🏥 (Part 2) Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) 7:58

3M ago7:58

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Sarah is a Senior UX researcher, writer, and process nerd. Working from Toronto, her research experience includes fintech, automotive, safety and healthcare products and websites. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between users and teams with thoughtful inquiry and storytelling. Where to find Sarah: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara…

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Sarah Brennan-Newell, Senior UX Researcher 🏥 (Part 1) Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) 8:04

3M ago8:04

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Sarah is a Senior UX researcher, writer, and process nerd. Working from Toronto, her research experience includes fintech, automotive, safety and healthcare products and websites. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between users and teams with thoughtful inquiry and storytelling. Where to find Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah…

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Brenda Ngugi, Product Manager 💰 Credrails 7:28

9M ago7:28

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Brenda is a tech-loving problem solver with a deep passion for meeting user needs and ensuring an optimal customer experience. With a solid foundation cultivated over the past 3 years, she has honed her skills in comprehending the dynamic landscape of agile product development, outlining customer needs, and utilizing data-driven insights to inform …

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#9 Transforming Data into User Experience Gold with Serena Chan from Dovetail 30:39

9M ago30:39

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of transforming user research into powerful customer insights with Serena Chan from Dovetail. "There's no better feeling than after you've shared out a research report and then, months later, a stakeholder comes back and references it and says, 'Oh, remember that cool research you did? Wow, this is really relevant …

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#8 The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with author Akshay Kore 38:55

12M ago38:55

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Send us a text The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with Akshay Kore In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of design where artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with UX. Our distinguished guest, Akshay Kore, who has previously worked for Microsoft and is now Design Lead at Suki AI, shares his wisdom and in…

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#7 AI & UX - A conversation on how AI is enhancing Product User Experiences, with AI & UX (Why AI needs UX) author Gavin Lew 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

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Send us a text AI & UX (Why AI needs UX): A Conversation with Gavin Lew Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of user experience and product design? This episode engages in an insightful discourse with our distinguished guest, Gavin Lew, co-author of AI and UX: Why Artificial Intelligence Needs User Experience…

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#6 UX Thought Leadership with Mark Swaine - UX for Startups, SaaS UX, Deeper Personalised Experiences, Innovation Culture, and UX Trends 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

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Send us a text The Enigma of UX: Mark Swaine's Insight into Tech Transformation In this special episode, the tables are turned, and your host becomes the guest. Mark was recently featured on Dublin Tech Talks with Gavin Fox. Mark takes us on a thrilling journey from his early days in web design to consulting on interactive experiences for some of t…

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Lade Tawak, UX Researcher 🧪 7:25

2y ago7:25

7:25

Lade Tawak is an Experience Designer & UX Researcher who has worked with startups, agencies, and multinationals across the globe. She has an academic background in Psychology. She is passionate about Jesus, teaching, and building products, people, & communities. Where to find Lade: Website: http://ladetawak.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedIn.com/in/la…

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Ogeh Ezeonu, Senior Product Designer 💰 Papaya payments 7:14

2y ago7:14

7:14

Ogeh is an experienced product designer practicing human-centered design and crafting products and services with multidisciplinary teams at scale. Where to find Ogeh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogechukwu-ezeonu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ogehezeonu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OgehEzeonu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ogeh…

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June Barasa, Product Owner 📊 Elephant Ventures 7:18

2y ago7:18

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June Barasa is a strategic, innovative, and data-driven Product Manager in technology and innovation with diverse experiences in product development. She loves working on innovative and challenging products that enable people to become more efficient in their day-to-day. Mentions: Pomodoro Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique…

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Karl-Chris Nsabiyumva, Lead Product Designer 💳 Auvenir 7:21

2y ago7:21

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Chris describes himself as a problem-solver with a knack for design. His design career is influenced by a background in Economics, International Trade and non-profit-management. His design style tends to be minimalist and symmetric, striving for simplicity and convenience. Where to find Karl-Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsabiyumvakc…

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Alex Wokabi Karanja, Design Lead 💵 Safaricom PLC 4:32

2y ago4:32

4:32

Alex Wokabi Karanja is a design lead at Safaricom and a big believer of design with why. Through designOps (operational and project support), and collaboration with other different teams, he helps the entire business deliver value and superior experiences. Where to find Alex: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-wokabi-7aa4a48b/ Twitter: http…

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Vanissa Wanick, Senior Lecturer in Interaction Design 📚 University of Southampton, UK 7:02

2y ago7:02

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Vanissa Wanick is a Design Researcher, UX Designer & Educator. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer in Interaction Design at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. Vanissa has more than 10 years of international experience in digital design and user experience design, working as a designer for several companies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazi…

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Lavet Baraza, Service Designer 📚 African Leadership Group 5:32

2y ago5:32

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Lavet is a service and experience designer at African Leadership Group. She uses her design skills to tackle issues in the social impact space and has experience working in various sectors, including humanitarian aid, education, mental health, and climate restoration. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the streets of Bangkok and trying the loca…

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Pierluigi Rufo, Design Lead 🎨 Snapp Mobile Germany 6:17

2y ago6:17

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Pier is a digital product designer who loves to push great ideas to life through a human-centered approach. He has shaped digital products across different industries such as entertainment, banking and mobility. He’s currently tackling new challenges as Design Lead at Snapp Mobile. Mentions: Eisenhower Matrix: https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-m…

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Lemuel D. Abishua, Product Manager 👥 The Room 6:13

2y ago6:13

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Lemuel is a Product Manager at The Room, a social impact startup in Africa. Legal background & experience in leading African law firms. Transitioned to startup ecosystem: Sales, BD, Research & APM. Currently leading product discovery for new onboarding, activation & community engagement experiences. Plus, co-organizer of Africa Product Peers. Menti…

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Charity Mbaka, Product Designer 📚 Microverse 6:50

2y ago6:50

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Charity is a Product Designer with 4+ years of experience working to solve problems at the intersection of business, consumers and technology. She has designed experiences for a diverse set of customers in ed-tech, e-commerce, fintech, and security, on mobile, web and desktop. She currently works at Microverse as a Product Designer, formerly a Expe…

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Eric Bailey, Senior Designer, Accessibility and Design Systems 💻 GitHub 7:18

2y ago7:18

7:18

Eric is an accessibility advocate, designer, developer, writer, and speaker. Where to find Eric: Website: https://ericwbailey.website/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwbailey/ Mastodon: https://social.ericwbailey.website/home Support the show Where to find the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/7minProdSeries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi…

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#5 FlashBack - A rare and special conversation with Eric Jordan, 2Advanced Studios, covering the 2Advanced era, Erics career, web design, flash, and UX 41:09

2y ago41:09

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Send us a text Eric Jordan, the founder of 2Advanced Studios, takes listeners on a very special journey through the early days of Flash website design and how it influenced his approach to designing world-renowned immersive web experiences that created hysteria during the early-mid 2000s. Eric reflects on the rise of 2Advanced and the impact of the…

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Raven L. Veal, PhD, Senior Strategic Designer 🎯 BCG X 7:30

2y ago7:30

7:30

Raven L. Veal, PhD is a Senior Strategic Designer at BCG X. Prior to joining BCG, Raven led innovation strategy at Citi Ventures and design research at IBM. Overall, Veal is passionate about advancing health equity and financial inclusion through the design of new ventures. Mentions: Quote: "We have a world to conquer...one person at a time...start…

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Benjamin Hoppe, Freelance Designer 🎨 5:50

2y ago5:50

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Benjamin Hoppe is a Freelance Designer in Toronto. He designs and builds software with the goal of reducing friction and creating unique user experiences. Where to find Benjamin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbenjaminhoppe ReadCV: https://read.cv/hoppe Website: https://benjaminhoppe.co/ Support the show Where to find the show: Twitter: https://twi…

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Monica Scott, Experience Design Manager 🏥 ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross 7:30

2y ago7:30

7:30

Monica currently works as an Experience Design Manager at the ICRC, where she manages a team of UX Designers as well as the UX Design practice at the organization. Whether it's hosting design meetups, sharing design jobs online or writing about changes in the industry - anything that connects designers with one another gets her excited. Mentions: "…

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Courtney Dunn, UX Researcher 🚗 General Motors 7:18

2y ago7:18

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Courtney is a mixed methods researcher living in the Detroit, USA area. Her research experience includes automotive, govtech, voice AI and finance. She loves helping teams make evidence-based decisions that improve people’s lives and meet business objectives. Where to find Courtney: Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrigamiUx LinkedIn: https://www.linke…

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Rebecca Blakiston, Senior UX Researcher 🏛️ Ad Hoc 7:03

2y ago7:03

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Rebecca Blakiston is a Senior UX Researcher at Ad Hoc, a company that improves government services. Previously, she was a UX Strategist and Librarian at the University of Arizona. She has a decade of experience advocating for data-informed, empathy-driven decisions. Mentions: 'Seven Second Pause of Silence' sometimes called the 'Seven Second Rule':…

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Shpetim Ujkani, Sr. Staff UX Designer 🔎 Google 7:39

2y ago7:39

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Shpetim Ujkani is a Sr. Staff User Experience Designer at Google. He is designer connecting humans and computers, shaping tools for people and mentoring. Currently, responsible for leading the design at Mandiant ASM within Google Cloud Security and coordinating all core design initiatives—including establishing a consistent design system and improv…

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Senam Kofi Joy, Product Designer 🎨 senamDesign 5:12

2y ago5:12

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Kofi is a product designer based in Accra, Ghana. He values human connection, growth & openness. He also enjoys solving difficult human problems through design. Previously, he was at Mest as a tech fellow teaching product design and mentoring. Where to find Kofi: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kofijoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kofijoy/ Lin…

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#4 Stack Ranking & Prioritising UX Research Insights (feat. Daniel Kyne, CEO/Founder of OpinionX) 27:51

2y ago27:51

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Send us a text OpinionX: Unlocking the Power of Prioritizing with Daniel Kyne The co-founder and CEO of OpinionX, Daniel Kyne, talks about his research tool that helps product and design teams quickly stack rank customer priorities, making it easier for teams to make data-driven decisions and chase new opportunities. Learn how to use qual-quant wor…

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Sasha Petrov, Senior Product Designer 🤖 hOS Inc. 7:16

2+ y ago7:16

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Sasha Petrov is passionate about building things that have never been built before. Currently he is focused on creating products that empower individuals to become the best version of themselves utilizing technology and AI. Mentions: Collaborative Product Design - Book: https://www.agux.co/book/collaborative-product-design/overview Sasha’s Blog: ht…

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Otobong Okoko, Senior Product Designer 🟠 Zalando 5:55

2+ y ago5:55

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Otobong Okoko, Senior Product Designer at Zalando. He started his journey in tech as a front-end developer and transitioned to design over a 12-year professional career. His superpower is asking questions to empathize and uncover challenges that are not easily communicated and enjoys giving back to the community through mentoring. Where to find Oto…

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Bavithra R, Product Manager 💰 MoneySmart Group 6:26

2+ y ago6:26

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Bavithra is a Product Manager with the MoneySmart Group. Bavithra enjoys the dynamic nature of product management and has 4 years of experience doing all things Product in Tech companies. On her free time, you can find her on the yoga mat or chilling with a good book. You can find Bavithra on LinkedIn. Support the show Where to find the show: Twitt…

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Faruk Shuaibu, Product Designer & Founder 🚛 Dako 6:24

2+ y ago6:24

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We are back with Season 2 in 2023! Faruk Shuaibu is a product designer building in the education, agriculture, commerce, and health sectors, where he helped solve challenging problems. In his free time, he enjoys making music, mentoring designers, and playing competitive chess. You can find Faruk on LinkedIn, Twitter (@726f6f6b) and startup (Dako).…

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Happy Holidays 🎄 1:29

2+ y ago1:29

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Hey everyone, happy holidays! We celebrate the season! I want to extend my gratitude to all the guests who have taken the time to share with us, and thank you to all listeners for supporting and helping the show to grow in many ways. We will see you in 2023, for SEASON TWO of the 7min Product Master Series Podcast! Support the show Where to find th…

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Purity Waigi, Lead Product Manager 📖 Wikimedia Foundation 6:59

2+ y ago6:59

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It’s the final episode of Season One. Purity Waigi, Lead Product Manager, Content Experiences at Wikimedia Foundation. Purity is a curious mind currently intrigued by the needs of humanity which remain constant regardless of origin and experiences. She enjoys curating knowledge and bullet journaling as a creative outlet. You can find Purity on Link…

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Godfrey Kimani, Product Designer 📞 Safaricom PLC 5:22

2+ y ago5:22

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Godfrey Kimani, Product Designer at Safaricom PLC. Godfrey is a problem solver who cares about crafting products and experiences that leave a positive impact on people, the environment, and society. He's excited by the process of deriving user needs from research, creatively leveraging the power of technology to satisfy those needs, and thinking cr…

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#3 Mastering Product Experience With IKEA UX Leader Eelko Lommers. 1:11:45

3y ago1:11:45

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Send us a text ‘’Doing remarkable things can only be done at a place where you can be who you are, and have that freedom where you fit into that team and where all of the stuff you do is appreciated. ‘’ – Eelko Lommers. Welcome to the UX Institute podcast, hosted by UXI founder Mark Swaine. This show is focused on the transformational journeys and …

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Dennis Gikunda, Design Lead 🏭 Wasoko 5:47

3y ago5:47

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Dennis Gikunda, Design Lead at Wasoko. Dennis is mainly a product designer & strategist currently focused on solving complex problems in retail, across Africa. Passionate about creating meaningful products that have a positive impact on people's lives. Where to find Dennis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-mugambi/ Twitter: https://mobi…

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Andrew O’Regan, Interaction Director 💊 Novartis 6:51

3y ago6:51

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Andrew O’Regan, Interaction Director (Interim) at Novartis. Andrew has worked in design since the mid 00s, and currently is a design leader and manager. He really believes in deep cross functional collaboration and teams built with this as a principle, but ideally he'd prefer to be growing vegetables. Where to find Andrew: LinkedIn: https://www.lin…

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Sharon Wangari, Product Design Lead 💰 Paystack 4:30

3y ago4:30

4:30

Sharon Wangari, Product Design lead at Paystack. She is a problem solver. She's worked with cross-functions across Africa to create value within the Healthcare, Logistics Retail FinTech, spaces. Where to find Sharon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-wangari-b3b47591/ Support the show Where to find the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/…

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Tessie Waithira, Mixed-Methods Researcher 🎯 Qhala 5:47

3y ago5:47

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Tessie Waithira, Researcher at Qhala. She's a mixed-methods researcher based in Nairobi Kenya. She studies and thinks about the social, cultural, and economic effects of technology to uncover needs, barriers, and opportunities, and how we can develop impactful solutions. Qhala is a digital consulting firm in Nairobi, Kenya. Where to find Tessie: Li…

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Lorine Phoebe, Product Manager 🛍 Kasha Global, Inc. 6:46

3y ago6:46

6:46

Lorine Phoebe, Product Manager at Kasha Global, Inc. Solving problems is her forte. Comedy is her go-to remedy. Kasha is an innovative e-commerce platform based in East Africa, built for women's health, personal care, and beauty products accessibility within urban and rural areas. Where to find Lorine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorine-o…

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Joy Wambui Taracha, UX Researcher 🧪 Antara Health 6:27

3y ago6:27

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Joy Wambui Taracha, UX Researcher at Antara Health. She enjoys discovering various people's perspectives on how they see the world and consequently how they use products. Antara is the only virtual-first healthcare provider in Kenya. They brings its members' personalized care through health navigation. Members have an assigned healthcare profession…

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#2 UX Institute Founder Mark Swaine Speaks With Interplay's Founder Michael Fitzgerald On Design/Dev Workflow, Design Systems And Prototyping 31:28

4y ago31:28

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Send us a text UXI speak to Michael Fitzgerald, co-founder of Interplay. Mark and Michael discuss the historic workflow pain that both designers and developers have faced working together building product, the inefficiencies and poor communication. The conversation opens up the realities of the lack of understanding / misinterpretation by developer…

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3. Applying Lessons from Past Startups with Diane Bailey (Founder Institute & Get To Traction) 44:52

4+ y ago44:52

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For episode 3, Founder Trail host Mark Tegtmeier is joined by friend and professional startup resource queen Diane Bailey, co-director of the Denver chapter of Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed accelerator, and founder of Get To Traction. You'll get to hear her story as a multiple-time startup founder and lessons she learned along the…

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2. Seeing an Opportunity and Going for It with Sean Grapevine (BrokerBroker) 41:36

4+ y ago41:36

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In this episode of Founder Trail, join co-hosts Mark Tegtmeier and Nate Musson as they chat with Sean Grapevine, founder of BrokerBroker, about his story of how a nontechnical mortgage broker saw an opportunity in his industry and went for it by creating a platform to improve communication about the loan process for all parties in a real estate tra…

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1. Why UX is Critical in the B2B SaaS Context with Mark Tegtmeier (Trailmerge) 32:07

4+ y ago32:07

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In the first episode of Founder Trail, join co-host Nate Musson as he interviews Mark Tegtmeier, the other co-host of the show and founder of Trailmerge, as they dive into the story behind Trailmerge and how user experience design is key in the B2B SaaS context. Trailmerge Website: trailmerge.com Want to connect? Have feedback or ideas for the show…

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#1 UX Institute Founder Mark Swaine Talks With Megan Kierstead On Why UX / Product Research Is Hard | UX Institute (UXI) 41:13

4+ y ago41:13

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Send us a text Mark Swaine founder of the UX Institute talks with Megan Kierstead, a seasoned senior UX Researcher about the realities of carrying out UX Research and how hard it can be. Megan and mark discuss how the lack of realistic and common effective ways of demonstrating insights, there impact and effect on product proposition and business l…

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