Better Tech Leadership #139 Mark Swaine: From UX Foundations to Venture Leadership - Insights on Innovation
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In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Mark Swaine, about their role as Founder UX Institute at UX Institute.
During the conversation they cover:
- The Transition from UX to Product Management: How a background in UX can shape and enhance a product management role, including insights into business models and stakeholder alignment.
- Common Pitfalls in Startups: Common mistakes startups make in product design and development, such as inefficiencies in tech stacks and the lack of customer design programs.
- AI’s Role in Product Development: The distinction between automation and generative AI, and the challenges of building meaningful AI solutions that deliver value to users.
- Effective Roadmapping and Prioritization: Strategies for maintaining a dynamic roadmap, aligning teams, and ensuring that product development efforts focus on growth and customer satisfaction.
- Navigating Tech Investment Trends: Insights into current and future trends in the tech industry, including challenges for startups in saturated markets and the evolving role of AI in business.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/
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