Jan Ahrend

I'm here to help you grow in UX Research and in your insights-led product development. With over a decade of insights experience at companies like Google and YouTube, I've led user research on billion-dollar product areas and advised startups through pivotal moments. My focus is on transforming uncertainties into impactful, actionable solutions.

My mentoring targets two key groups:

1. UX Researchers: If you're in the first five years of your UX research career and looking for guidance, I'm here to support your growth. Whether you need help breaking into UX research, developing essential skills, navigating career decisions, or want to stengthen your cross-functional impact. I provide practical, personalized advice to help you thrive. My goal is to make your career progression smoother and help you develop the skills to stand out in the field.

2. Startup Founders and Product Leaders: If you're building a startup and want to create a strong insights practice to achieve product-market fit or accelerate growth, I can guide you through data-informed product strategies. From defining success metrics and finding the right problems to tackle, to setting up beta testing programs and collecting data to support fundraising, I help you move quickly with confidence.

My approach is straightforward: making complex user needs, product needs and cross-functional needs clear and actionable.

If you're a UX researcher or a product leader eager to leverage user insights for better decisions, let's connect. Together, we can accelerate your growth, reduce uncertainty, and build impactful products. Reach out and let’s begin!