UX Research Geeks Chloe Sharp | Making products that matter | #49
Chloe Sharp shares how research supports innovation, focusing on connecting with stakeholders, measuring ROI, and aligning research with business objectives. She discusses her experiences in helping companies make informed decisions and develop products that meet user needs while balancing creativity and business strategy.
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Episode highlights
- 00:01:27 – Chloe Sharp’s diverse research background
- 00:05:00 – Explaining the value of research to skeptical stakeholders
- 00:12:14 – Finding opportunities for innovation through research
- 00:17:08 – Presenting insights in ways that drive action
- 00:21:12 – Advice for researchers exploring project management roles
About our guest Chloe Sharp
Dr Chloe Sharp has built her career around research and innovation. She began as a Research Fellow before transitioning to the commercial sector as a Social Researcher at a UK Catapult. She later joined an AI startup, focusing on user and market research, and co-founded a research and grant writing consultancy, helping charities, startups, and scale-ups develop products. After exiting the consultancy, Chloe worked in the finance sector as a Product Manager, gaining new perspectives on research. Her experiences inspired her book, Make Products That Matter, a practical guide to creating user-focused products. She now runs Sharp Insight, an innovation consultancy focusing on bringing ideas to reality and navigating change and uncertainty in the process.
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