ProductTank Bristol #42

Welcome to our March meetup!
Ready to tackle a big debate in tech and design? We're exploring: DIY research vs. dedicated researchers… which is right? With insights from trusted researchers Afreen Saulat and Dmytro Izotov, we'll explore both paths. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or a believer in expert guidance, this discussion is for you!

6:00 - Descend 🛬, Sip 🍹, Snacks 🌮, and Strategy 💡
6:25 - Introduction and a warm welcome from our host
6:30 - 🎤 Afreen Saulat covering Dedicated Researchers + Q&A
7:00 - Break for more sips 🍹 and snacks 🌮
7:20 - 🎤 Dmytro Izotov covering DIY Research + Q&A
7:50 - Wrap Up
8:00 - End and Depart 🛫, with the opportunity for extended discussions

Note: Seats are limited for this event, so make sure to reserve yours now!

Afreen Saulat - Research Revolution: Unleash Your Roadmap to Success! (Dedicated Researchers)

👤 - With over eight years in research and strategy, Afreen Saulat founded 100kicks, focusing on making technology equitable and accessible. Her studio specializes in culturally competent design research.

📢 - Join us as Afreen shares how to transform your product roadmap with game-changing research insights, engaging methods beyond the traditional report, and the art of collaboration with researchers for success.

🖱 https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaulat/
🖱 www.100kicks.co.uk

Dmytro Izotov & Vladimir Khokhlov - DIY Research Tactics

👤 - Co-founders of littlevoice, Dmytro has been at the forefront of video communication innovation at Skype and Microsoft. With a rich background in software development and UX design, he's known for his contributions to user-system interaction.Vlad is a distinguished design leader with roles at Microsoft, Skype, Sony, Nokia and Native Design where he spearheaded design initiatives for cutting-edge products.

📢 - Dmytro & Vlad will dive into how you can implement essential research methods on your own, using practical tools and avoiding common pitfalls, to enhance customer experience without a dedicated research team.

🖱 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmytro-izotov-a802a038/
🖱 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimiravich/
🖱 https://littlevoice.io

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Sponsored By:

PWC Bristol
PwC understands the ‘right’ technology transformation doesn’t come in one form. Businesses might use it to improve individual functions, to unlock new commercial returns or to fundamentally overhaul how their entire organisation is connected. While all business leaders recognise the importance of technology to their organisation, they don’t always know what’s possible, what to tackle first, or how to go about implementing the necessary change.

We bring together the power of our deep industry and functional expertise, skilled technology specialisms, and alliance relationships to help our clients minimise disruption and maximise impact with tech-powered transformation. PwC is rated among the top technology consultants by leading analysts because we know how to help our clients extract real business value from tech.

Additional Sponsor:

Pilot Works
Pilot Works is a product and service design consultancy based in Bristol.
We use research and prototyping techniques to help our clients visualise and align on what they need to deliver, in order meet the needs of their users and achieve their organisation’s goals.
As well as hands-on consultancy we also provide training and coaching for individuals and teams.

Find out more at https://pilot.works

How to find us!
Enter 2 Glass Wharf from the river/Temple Meads side of the building, please go straight up to the 6th floor in the lifts, then follow signs to "ProductTank/The Loft".

Additional Information
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