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We have to stop building systems for users, and start building systems with them.

Ep 42: Human-Centered Systems

Featuring Dr. Aisha Johnson45 min listen

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Ep 41: Building for the First Billion Users

Constraints aren't the enemy of good design. They're the brief.

Featuring Grace Mwangi38 min

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Ep 40: Leading From the Middle

The best leaders I know spend more time listening than talking.

Featuring Sarah Jenkins52 min

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We have to stop building systems for users, and start building systems with them.

Dr. Aisha Johnson · Distinguished EngineerOn the podcast

I stopped waiting to feel ready. Ready is something you build on the way.

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The most radical thing you can do in this industry is to bring someone up with you.

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