In this special episode, Alec sits down with Zachary Schendel, Senior Director of Research at DoorDash, for a preview of his upcoming talk for UXRConf. They explore why strong cross-functional relationships are essential for researchers, and how to actually build them.
You’ll learn:
Why great research often gets ignored
How to navigate different product manager personalities
What hiring managers really look for today
How AI is changing research workflows (and what it can’t replace)
Real tips on influence, storytelling, and showing up with impact
🎟️ Register free for Research Week: joinlearners.com/research-week
🔗 Connect with Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-schendel-38353157/
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