The Learners Podcast

Learners 🌱
The Learners Podcast

Bringing you closer to the people powering the world's top tech companies ✨

  1. Growing Your Confidence in Confidence Intervals with Carl Pearson

    1D AGO

    Growing Your Confidence in Confidence Intervals with Carl Pearson

    Confidence intervals aren’t just a math concept—they’re a key tool for making better decisions in research. In this episode, Alec talks with Carl Pearson, Staff UX Researcher at Reddit, about how quantitative researchers approach surveys, metrics, and decision-making with confidence. They discuss: What confidence intervals really tell you (and what they don’t)How qualitative researchers can borrow quant techniques to strengthen their insightsWhere to start if you want to build your quant research skillsFind Carl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carljpearson/

    31 min
  2. Doing the Research with Judd Antin

    MAR 3

    Doing the Research with Judd Antin

    What does it really mean to “do the research”? Judd Antin joins The Learners Podcast to talk about the mindset, craft, and approach behind great research. We discuss: Why research isn’t just about gathering data—it’s about asking the right questionsHow to avoid research as a “safety blanket” and focus on real discoveryThe importance of relationships and trust in making research impactfulThe skills that separate great researchers from the restJudd brings years of experience leading research teams at Meta, Airbnb, and beyond. His insights will challenge the way you think about research. Find Judd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juddantin/

    51 min
  3. Adopting On The Job with Madeline Smith

    FEB 18

    Adopting On The Job with Madeline Smith

    Madeline Smith is a UX Researcher at Cisco. Madeline joins the podcast to talk about her choice to adopt, working through the waiting game, and finding balance between work and being a new parent. Find Madeline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsesmith/

    31 min
  4. Designing Design Education with Michael Riddering

    FEB 4

    Designing Design Education with Michael Riddering

    Michael Riddering is the founder of Dive, a creator at Figma Academy and has previously held roles as a founding designer, design lead, and design advisor. Michael joins the podcast to talk about the changing nature of skill development, how tools shape our practice and what learning could look like in the future. Find Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelriddering/ Learn more about Dive: https://www.dive.club

    40 min
  5. From Research to Product and Back Again with Claire Menke

    JAN 31

    From Research to Product and Back Again with Claire Menke

    Claire Menke is the Director of Research, Generative AI at Meta. Claire joins the podcast to talk about testing out career transitions as a working parent, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and taking on "one big job" at a time. Find Claire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemenke/

    46 min
  6. It's Twins!!! with Asha Bhatia and Samuel Henschen

    JAN 28

    It's Twins!!! with Asha Bhatia and Samuel Henschen

    Asha Bhatia is the Director of Product at HoneyBook. Samuel Henschen is a Sr. UX Researcher at a stealth startup. Together, Asha and Samuel recently welcomed twins. On this episode, join us to hear from Asha and Samuel about what it's like welcoming two (not just one!), building an ongoing support network, and balancing the involvement of family and help. Find Asha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashacbhatia/ Find Samuel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelhenschen/

    57 min
  7. Using Gemini's AI for UXR with George Margrove

    JAN 24

    Using Gemini's AI for UXR with George Margrove

    George Margrove is a Sr. Principal Psychologist at Workday, and has held a number of interesting roles like Principal Psychologist, Head of Insight, and Sr. Business Psychologist. George joins us to talk about avoiding hallucinations in your analysis, training your teammates on AI tools and the promise of greater researcher productivity. Find George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-margrove-phd-b35800a6/

    45 min
  8. Transitioning into Working Motherhood with Zabrina Hossain

    JAN 13

    Transitioning into Working Motherhood with Zabrina Hossain

    Zabrina Hossain is a product leader previously at Wealthsimple, Shopify, and Snap. Zabrina joins us to talk about her transition into parenthood, discovering her identity as a working mother, and the differences between taking maternity leave at an early stage vs established startup. Find Zabrina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zabrina-hossain-58bb61b/

    46 min
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  • Creator
    Learners 🌱
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
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    Clean
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