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Tamara Adlin â Redefining Innovation through UX Insights (Part 2)
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In the second part of their conversation on Brave UX, Brendan furthers his conversation with Tamara Adlin, President of Adlin Inc. Tamara shares her journey of overcoming challenges like sexism and ageism in the tech space, advocating for user-centered design amidst a disconnect with Web 3 teams. They discuss the misconceptions around venture capital and the need to balance data-driven decisions and intuitive design. Plus, Tamara offers valuable job-seeking advice through her involvement with the "Never Search Alone" initiative, emphasizing a user-centric approach. Tune in for insights on innovation, adaptability, and creating meaningful connections in todayâs fast-paced tech landscape!
Highlights include:
- 00:00 - Introduction to Web 3 and Blockchain
- 03:15 - Tamaraâs Reluctance to Engage with Web 3
- 08:00 - The 18-Month Confidence Knock
- 12:45 - Disconnect Between UX and Web 3 Mindsets
- 19:30 - Misconceptions About Funding and Success
- 24:00 - The Balance of Data and Intuition in Innovation
- 30:15 - Involvement with the "Never Search Alone" Initiative
- 35:50 - Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch
Who is Tamara Adlin
Tamara Adlin is a seasoned UX consultant with over 25 years of experience helping companies create better products. A former UX leader at Amazon, Tamara has worked with top tech enterprises, specializing in startups and Web3 projects for the past 20 years. She co-authored The Persona Lifecycle books and developed the "Executive Alignment in Five Conversations" framework, which helps teams refocus on user needs and improve product outcomes. With expertise in product strategy, UX diagnostics, and leadership alignment, Tamaraâs approach drives rapid improvements and long-term success for companies navigating disruptive technologies like blockchain and AI.
"I like to use the metaphor of a 'tornado' to describe the chaos that ensues when executive opinions change rapidly. One moment, youâre moving forward, and the next, everything is flipped upside down. Itâs crucial to understand those stakeholder assumptions upfront rather than letting the storm dictate the direction of your project." Tamara Adlin
Find Tamara Here
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152 episoder
Manage episode 455915476 series 3293389
In the second part of their conversation on Brave UX, Brendan furthers his conversation with Tamara Adlin, President of Adlin Inc. Tamara shares her journey of overcoming challenges like sexism and ageism in the tech space, advocating for user-centered design amidst a disconnect with Web 3 teams. They discuss the misconceptions around venture capital and the need to balance data-driven decisions and intuitive design. Plus, Tamara offers valuable job-seeking advice through her involvement with the "Never Search Alone" initiative, emphasizing a user-centric approach. Tune in for insights on innovation, adaptability, and creating meaningful connections in todayâs fast-paced tech landscape!
Highlights include:
- 00:00 - Introduction to Web 3 and Blockchain
- 03:15 - Tamaraâs Reluctance to Engage with Web 3
- 08:00 - The 18-Month Confidence Knock
- 12:45 - Disconnect Between UX and Web 3 Mindsets
- 19:30 - Misconceptions About Funding and Success
- 24:00 - The Balance of Data and Intuition in Innovation
- 30:15 - Involvement with the "Never Search Alone" Initiative
- 35:50 - Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch
Who is Tamara Adlin
Tamara Adlin is a seasoned UX consultant with over 25 years of experience helping companies create better products. A former UX leader at Amazon, Tamara has worked with top tech enterprises, specializing in startups and Web3 projects for the past 20 years. She co-authored The Persona Lifecycle books and developed the "Executive Alignment in Five Conversations" framework, which helps teams refocus on user needs and improve product outcomes. With expertise in product strategy, UX diagnostics, and leadership alignment, Tamaraâs approach drives rapid improvements and long-term success for companies navigating disruptive technologies like blockchain and AI.
"I like to use the metaphor of a 'tornado' to describe the chaos that ensues when executive opinions change rapidly. One moment, youâre moving forward, and the next, everything is flipped upside down. Itâs crucial to understand those stakeholder assumptions upfront rather than letting the storm dictate the direction of your project." Tamara Adlin
Find Tamara Here
Subscribe to Brave UX
Liked what you heard and want to hear more? Subscribe and support the show by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen).
Follow us on our other social channels for more great Brave UX content!
Brendan Jarvis hosts the Show, and you can find him here:
152 episoder
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