Rachel Saidman is a highly skilled program management and operations lead at IDEO. With a solid background in project management, Rachel has proven herself to be an effective leader, adept at strategizing and executing successful projects. She is known for her exceptional organizational skills and her ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Rachel has a keen eye for detail and is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency and productivity within the company. Her expertise in operations management and her commitment to excellence have made her a valuable asset to IDEO. Rachel is not only a leader but also a team player, consistently working to foster a collaborative and positive work environment.More...
Alicia Duvall
Designer & Creative Director
Verified
I’m a Creative Swiss Army knife with 17 years of experience designing and illustrating. I am known for keeping a cool head and a positive attitude while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. With experience that spans small agencies to large corporate environments, I’m comfortable managing projects from inception to completion across numerous brand touch points on time, every time.More...
Jarad Bell
Product Designer@EquipmentShare
Verified
As a designer, I am on a relentless pursuit to create products that speak to the human experience and shape our future interactions within our world. Leveraging my background in Human-Computer Interaction and Psychology, I've worked across a range of industries covering robotics, entertainment, health, and communications.
Prior to joining IDEO as a Designer Researcher now Senior Interaction Designer, I've worked at Google, AT&T Foundry, and Outlaw InkMore...
Chris Parkhill
Fractional CFO
Verified
Commercially focused finance professional driving growth through strategic planning, financial efficiency, capital raising, M&A, and high-performance team buildingMore...
Hal Rucker
Product Design Engineer@Neuma Innovations LLC
Verified
Founded incubator with the mission of creating compelling wellness devices and software.
• Neuma Central Line Protection Clamp: Invented, designed, and monetized a simple medical device to deter and detect central line abuse by intravenous drug-using patients. The clamp reduces illicit drug overdoses, central line contamination, and CLABSI events. Brought Neuma Clamp to market, selling 100k units within two years by establishing a strong presence at trade shows and marketing the value proposition online.
• Neuma Central Line Disinfecting Cap: The first disinfecting cap that is truly single-use, thus guaranteeing caregiver compliance. The device is patented and currently in the FDA approval process, staged to be introduced to the $800M central line cap marketplace.
• PeerPressure Mobile App: A social marketing platform that motivates users to achieve personal goals. Funded, hired, and managed the engineering team to develop the mobile app and backend systems, earning 30k users and 4+ stars in the App Store in less than one year.More...
Brenda Natoli has an extensive background in brand voice, customer experience (CX), user experience (UX), and design strategy. She has worked with renowned organizations such as IDEO, The New York Times, and Prophet. Her experience spans across various industries, providing strategic and creative solutions to enhance customer engagement and brand perception. Her expertise in integrating brand voice into user experience and customer experience design is instrumental in creating cohesive and compelling brand narratives. Brenda's strategic approach to design not only improves functionality but also ensures that the brand's values and personality are clearly communicated to the audience.More...
Amadeo Desouza
Head of Design@Lyte
Verified
As Amadeo Desouza, Head of Design at Lyte, I have successfully led a team of designers in creating innovative and user-friendly designs for our products. I have played a crucial role in launching several successful products that have significantly increased our company's market share. My work has been recognized with multiple industry awards for design excellence. I have also implemented new design strategies that have improved efficiency and productivity within the team.More...
Miha Feus
Head of Product@Travia
Verified
🌟 Product and design leadership
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Aaron Ward
Lead Talent Partner@Solutions Driven
Verified
Aaron Ward is a highly experienced Lead Talent Partner at Solutions Driven, a global recruitment company known for its innovative talent acquisition strategies. He joined the organization in 2015 and has since played a pivotal role in stewarding its growth and success. Known for his deep understanding of talent acquisition and management, Aaron excels in creating effective recruitment strategies, providing exceptional candidate experiences, and fostering strong client relationships. Prior to joining SolutioMore...