The Optimal Path is a podcast about user research and product decision-making, brought to you by Maze. Explore how today's leading organizations leverage user research to inform better product decisions. Each episode uncovers the ideas and approaches used to unlock continuous insights—and the optimal path for product success. We're taking a short summer break and will return this fall with new episodes. Subscribe to The Optimal Path newsletter to be the first to know when new episodes launch ...
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Mastering product decisions through risk and reversibility with Dalia El-Shimy | Wise
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Dalia El-Shimy, Director of UX Research at Wise, presents a framework for navigating product decision-making with confidence—from daily product decisions to the most complex and high-risk scenarios. Dalia shares how to classify decisions based on their level of risk and reversibility, along with questions and tactics to help determine the type of r…
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Accelerate learning and build the right products with Michael Margolis | Google Ventures
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Michael Margolis, UX Research Partner at Google Ventures, breaks down the Bullseye Customer Sprint methodology and how it helps startups quickly identify what to build and who to target. Learn how to use the “5 and 3 in 1 formula”—five bullseye customers, three prototypes, in one day—to accelerate learning and de-risk product decision-making. Gain …
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Connecting research impact to business outcomes with Devin Harold | Ex-Capital One
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Devin Harold, former Head of Design Research for Financial Services at Capital One, joins host Ash Oliver to discuss the challenges of connecting user research to business outcomes, how to effectively track and communicate the value of research, and why the future of the industry lies in driving customer-centricity across the entire business. Disco…
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Becoming a customer-centric, experience-led organization with Jehad Affoneh | Toast
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, Jehad Affoneh joins host Ash Oliver to discuss what it means to be customer-centric at Toast, the difference between being design-led and experience-led, and the role of UX research in shaping customer-centric cultures and experiences. The conversation covers cultural shifts towards empathy and curiosity, mechan…
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The role of qualitative research in product innovation with Hannah Anokye | Intuit
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, Hannah Anokye joins host Ash Oliver to discuss her work on the Intuit Futures Team and the role of qualitative research in exploring emerging technologies, understanding users' needs, and identifying opportunities for new product developments. Hannah shares best practices for conducting moderated user interviews…
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Maximizing the potential of secondary research with Nick Stiles | IBM
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Nick Stiles, User Researcher at IBM, discusses the power of secondary research, also known as desk research, in making informed decisions, and why it is the “unsung hero” of research. Nick shares strategies for synthesizing secondary research findings into actionable insights for product teams and emphasizes the importance of storytelling and journ…
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A framework for product decision-making with Ravi Mehta | Outpace
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, Ravi Mehta talks to Maze about connecting user research to product strategy and integrating effective product decision-making frameworks. Ravi outlines the importance of visualizing product strategy—from the company's mission to defining specific product goals—and how to balance intuition, analytics, and user fe…
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Scaling research through democratization with Reggie Murphy | Zendesk
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, Reggie Murphy joins host Ash Oliver to discuss how Zendesk scaled UX research, elevating the practice from a supporting function to a strategic partner to the business. Reggie shares how he led the development of training programs, automated processes, and ResearchOps to enable cross-functional teams to conduct …
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The evolution of user research with Dave Hora | Dave’s Research Co.
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, Ash Oliver discusses the future of user research with expert Dave Hora. From his beginnings in research back in 2011 to his key roles at companies like Plangrid and Instacart, Dave has been at the forefront of driving innovation through research. Now, he's here to share his thoughts on what’s next for user resea…
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The power of workshops in product development with Paige Bennett | Affirm
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, host Ash Oliver and Senior User Research Manager Paige Bennett explore the vital role of workshops in product development. Paige shares her experience facilitating workshops in the fintech industry, plus best practices for measuring success and co-creating with cross-functional partners and customers. Join us to…
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How customer insights power digital transformation with Sander Viegers | Rabobank
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, host Ash Oliver welcomes Sander Viegers, VP of Design at Rabobank, to discuss the pivotal role of research and design in the digital transformation journey at Rabobank. Sander shares the principles that guide Rabobank's cooperative approach to a customer-centric design process, as well as practical examples of h…
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Building research practices for community products with Amy Lima | Diversify Design
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, host Ash Oliver is joined by Amy Lima, formerly product designer at AMP @ Amazon Music and currently founder of Diversify Design. Together, they discuss the role of user research in building community products and how to start and scale a research practice inside design teams. About Amy: Amy Lima is a first-gene…
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Integrating research into marketing teams with Marcus Brandford | Figma
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, host Ash Oliver welcomes Marcus Brandford to discuss the transformative power of research in marketing and product development. Delving into how research can inform creative campaigns and marketing decisions, Marcus shares how Figma harnesses customer insights to understand its audience and build impactful brand…
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Fostering a culture of organizational learning with Roy Opata Olende | Zapier
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In this episode of The Optimal Path, host Ash Oliver sits down with Roy Opata Olende to delve into the complexities of UX research across organizational altitudes. They explore the different modalities of learning that take place inside organizations, the critical need for leadership buy-in, and the challenges of communicating research impact. Roy …
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about user research and product decision-making, brought to you by Maze. The voices featured in this trailer are Ash Oliver, UX Research Advocate at Maze; Marcus Brandford, Figma; Roy Opata Olende, Zapier; Amy Lima, (formerly) Amp @ Amazon Music; and Benjamin Humphrey, Dovetail New episodes drop every other week. Follo…
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Episode 8: Stress, Stressors and Coping Strategies of Stress
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Send us a text The episode opened with a story of how stress could inflict man and how a man could deal with it. It defined stress, highlighted some everyday stressors and human responses to stress, and touched on how stress impacts human wellness and well-being. Finally, some coping mechanisms of stress were also touched on. Enjoy Support the show…
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Send us a text The episode explores a vital but often overlooked aspect of wellness - restorative sleep highlighting its importance. The episode highlights why quality sleep is paramount for health, mental well-being, and daily performance. It also discusses practical, proven strategies for getting the best possible rest. Support the show www.optwe…
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Episode 6: Nutrition and Whole-Food Eating
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Send us a text This episode examines the role of nutrition in overall health. It discusses the benefits of eating whole, unprocessed foods. The episode is the sixth of guides in the journey towards achieving and maintaining optimal wellness Support the show www.optwellcon.com, service@optwellness.coach…
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Episode 5: Mindfulness Practice for Your Well-Being.
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Send us a text Episode 5 of the Path to optimal wellness deals with the question of Mindfulness: What is mindfulness? What are its benefits? How relevant is this phenomenon to a person in quest for optimal wellness? Can it be practised every day? If yes, how? What are the challenges or difficulties in mindfulness? Finally, give some examples of min…
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Episode 4: Practical Evaluation Tools in Journey to Optimal Wellness
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Send us a text This episode looks into the theory of Wellness Continuum and its relevance in striving towards optimal wellness. It then relates the importance of the wellness continuum and Wheel of Life in assessing a person’s state of wellness. It then links the functionality of the wheel of life and the wellness continuum as practical checker too…
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Send us a text The Power of Movement: Discusses the many benefits of physical activity and exercises, and explores different types of exercise that can promote optimal wellness. Support the show www.optwellcon.com, service@optwellness.coachद्वारा Lekan
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Episode 1: Introducing the Path to Optimal Podcast
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Send us a text Support the show www.optwellcon.com, service@optwellness.coachद्वारा Lekan
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Episode 2: Wellness Dimensions & Assessing state of wellness & well-being.
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Send us a text In this episode of Path to optimal wellness, we identified the different dimensions of wellness and looked at various ways an individual can assess their wellness. The Wheel of Life was mainly discussed and described, highlighting how it can be used to evaluate one's current state of wellness and how it helps identify areas one may n…
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Envisioning the future of the research industry with Jonathan Widawski | Maze
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Jo on Twitter or LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: Continuous Research Report: Tr…
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Starting and growing a design research practice with Gabriel Valdivia | Patreon
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Gabriel on Twitter (@gabrielvaldivia) or check out his website. Resources ment…
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How to collaborate effectively as an async product team with Aiswarya Kolisetty | Alan
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Aiswarya on LinkedIn or check out her newsletter. Resources mentioned: The Pow…
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Building teams and cultures for products to thrive with Jasmine Friedl | Dropbox
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Jasmine on Twitter (@jazzy33ca) or check out her website. Resources mentioned:…
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Unlocking the power of facilitation with Julian Della Mattia | Kiwi.com
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Julian on LinkedIn. And if you'd like to discuss the episode with other listen…
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Creating a playbook for continuous research with Josh Morales | Miro
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Josh on LinkedIn or check out his Instagram account (@joshdixit). And if you'd…
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Software as a medium of human expression with Bob Baxley | ThoughtSpot
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Bob on LinkedIn and Twitter. And if you'd like to discuss the episode with oth…
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How to design onboarding experiences that drive product-led growth with Pulkit Agrawal | Chameleon
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Pulkit on LinkedIn and Twitter. Resources mentioned: B.J. Fogg, Behavior Scien…
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The rise of customer-centricity with Benjamin Humphrey | Dovetail
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Benjamin on LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: Foundations of atomic research by T…
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The relationship between business and design with Erika Hall | Mule Design Studio
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Erika on Twitter (@mulegirl) or check out her articles on Medium. Resources mentione…
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Designing for communication interfaces with Renato Valdés Olmos | Pitch
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Renato on Twitter (@renn) or check out his website. Resources mentioned: Org Design …
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The why and how of accessible design with Samuel Proulx | Fable
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Samuel on Twitter (@fastfinge). Resources mentioned: Maze Community Event: Designing…
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Building ethical research practices with Melanie Buset | Spotify
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can connect with Melanie on LinkedIn or check out her articles on our blog, In The Loop. Resour…
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A framework for decision-driven research with Roberta Dombrowski | Maze
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Roberta on Twitter (@robertalearns) or check out her website. Resources mentioned: A…
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Building organizations that learn with Behzod Sirjani | Yet Another Studio
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Behzod on Twitter (@beh_zod) or check out his website. Resources mentioned: You Are …
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The dimensions of product decision-making with Andy Budd | Design leader & Coach
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. Liked what you heard in this episode? Read Andy's full article over on our blog, In The Loop. You c…
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IC vs. Manager: Choosing your design career path with Anton Sten | UX Lead & Author
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Anton on Twitter (@antonsten) or check out his website. Resources mentioned: Masteri…
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The principles of continuous discovery with Teresa Torres | Product Discovery coach
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. Liked what you heard in this episode? Read Teresa’s full article over on our blog, In The Loop. You…
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The spectrum of design with Brian Lovin | Spectrum & Github
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. You can follow Brian on Twitter (@brian_lovin) or check out his website. Follow Maze on social medi…
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From design employee to designer founder with Jeremy Le Van | Sunrise Calendar & Microsoft
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. Liked what you heard in this episode? Read Jeremy’s full article over on our blog, In The Loop. You…
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Designing your way forward with David Hoang | Webflow
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The Optimal Path is a podcast about product decision-making from the team at Maze. Each episode brings in a product expert and looks at the stories, ideas, and frameworks they use to achieve better product decision-making—and how you can do the same. Liked what you heard in this episode? Read David’s full article over on our blog, In The Loop. You …
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