Explore every episode of the podcast UX for AI
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| We Almost Paid $30/User/Month Until We Built This in 1 Week (Custom Time-Off App) | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:09:07 | |
We were wasting several hours a month on time-off requests. So we built an app for it. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP 109. I Built a Blog Automation App in 2 Weeks Using Claude Code (Two-Agent CTO Approach) - Video On Spotify! | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:28:42 | |
Watch the full episode on youtube (or Spotify): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttf2tQy0x_U Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 100 - Shorts: Rethinking E-Commerce with Liquid Glass and Figma Make | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:08:41 | |
Apple's new "Liquid Glass" design language is polarizing, but its interactive potential is undeniable. In this episode, I break down my hands-on experience designing with it—plus a look at Figma's new Make tool for front-end builds. Could this combo reshape the UX landscape? Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 34: The Intersection of Product Management and Entrepreneurship with Henry Latham | 03 Mar 2023 | 01:04:16 | |
Welcome to another episode of LeanCast where we are joined by Henry Latham, a seasoned entrepreneur turned product management mentor. Henry shares with us his journey from starting his own business to becoming a mentor for product managers and helping them build better products from scratch.
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| Ep. 33: How to Build a 7 Figure Business on Amazon with Nathan Evans | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:55:26 | |
In this episode of LeanCast, we were joined by Nathan Evans, Co-Founder of Fulfin. His insights and expertise were invaluable as we explored the world of fintech in design and discussed the strategies for success in this dynamic field. If you are an entrepreneur looking to start your own fintech business, we have some great tips on getting investment from experienced investors who have backed successful fintech startups. We also explore the most lucrative areas for entrepreneurs to tap into and discuss how to build an 8-figure business with a small team. In addition, we discuss how to build recognizability for your business, a crucial factor in standing out in a crowded fintech marketplace. Finally, we talk about how to grow your e-commerce business in today’s market, including the latest strategies and best practices. Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on fintech in the world of design, featuring expert insights and practical tips for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Don't miss out! Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 32: Regenerative Design: Creating a Thriving Future Beyond Sustainability With Joshua Foss | 17 Feb 2023 | 01:04:10 | |
In this episode of LeanCast we received the Founder & CEO of Regensia, Joshua Foss, for a dive into the exciting world of regenerative and sustainable design. We explore how architects, designers, and engineers are revolutionizing the way we think about building our cities and homes to not just sustain, but actually improve the environment. Joshua shares his insights into regenerative and sustainable design principles and how they can be applied to both new and existing structures. We explore a range of topics, including the use of renewable energy, green roofs and walls, water management systems, and the integration of nature into urban landscapes. Our guest also highlights the importance of community engagement and collaboration in the design process, and share inspiring examples of how regenerative and sustainable design can create spaces that not only benefit the environment but also improve the well-being of the people who use them. Join us as we explore how regenerative and sustainable design can help us build a more resilient, livable, and sustainable future. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 31: The Power of Service Design with Jeroen Otte & Boris Jockin | 10 Feb 2023 | 01:12:20 | |
In this episode of LeanCast, our host Behrad Mirafshar received Jeroen Otte and Boris Jockin from the lead Service Design Agency Koos to dive into the world of Service Design and take a closer look at what goes on behind the scenes. We discuss the combination of service design with UX/UI design and how this can improve the design process by utilizing quantitative data. Our guests explain the significance of using quantitative data in design and provide insights on how to effectively integrate it into the design process. We also delve into the nuances of the work of an outside design consultant and the importance of understanding an organization's workings in order to enhance the design. Additionally, we touch on the crucial role that strategy plays in design work and highlight the difference between Service Design and UX Design. Lastly, we address the challenge of managing client expectations, a common issue faced by design consultants. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Service Design and the various elements that make it successful. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 30: On Product Discovery with Teresa Torres | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:52:40 | |
In this episode of the LeanCast, host Behrad Mirafshar sits down with product expert Teresa Torres to discuss the ins and outs of product discovery. Teresa shares her wealth of experience and provides actionable insights on how to effectively identify and validate product ideas. From understanding customer needs to conducting market research, Teresa walks listeners through each step of the product discovery process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to bring their product idea to life. Join us as we delve into the exciting world of product discovery with Teresa Torres! Follow Teresa Torres on LinkedIn here. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 29: Building Strong Teams with Thierry Brunfaut | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:56:55 | |
In this episode of LeanCast, we welcome Thierry Brunfaut, Creative Director & Founding Partner at Base Design, to share his insights on the importance of personal transformation in driving business success. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 28 UX Strategy or Product Strategy? That's Just Semantics! with Legendary Jaime Levy | 20 Jan 2023 | 01:03:50 | |
In the past, the focus was often on aesthetics and features, rather than on the user's needs and goals. However, as technology has advanced and user expectations have increased, it has become clear that a user-centered approach is essential for creating successful products and services. In today's digital era, where competition is fierce, having a good UX strategy can be the differentiating factor that keeps customers coming back.
Follow Jaime Levy on LinkedIn here. Register to UX Strategy Workshop in Berlin Jaime Levy here. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 27: Creating Effective Customer Journey Maps and User Flows with Behrad Mirafshar | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
Customer journey map is a visual representation of a customer's experiences with a company. A user flow is a diagram of the steps a user takes on a website or app. Together, they provide a comprehensive view of the customer experience and can be used to inform business strategy, product design and marketing efforts. On this episode, Behrad Mirafshar discusses the importance of creating effective customer journey maps and user flows for businesses, covering the steps involved in creating these maps, including identifying customer goals and pain points, mapping out the different stages of the customer journey, and using data and feedback to optimize the user experience. Additionally discussing how user flows can be used to improve website and app design, and how they can be used to drive business growth. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or designer, this episode will provide valuable insights on how to create a seamless customer experience. Follow Behrad on LinkedIn here. Join our Discord Community here. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 26: The Importance of UX and the Critical Role it Plays in Growing a Business with Perch Voskerchyan | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:50:36 | |
In this episode of the LeanCast, we received Perch Voskerchyan, Co-Founder and CEO of Stealth Mode Startup to dive into the vital role of a UX designer and the impact of proper UX research and a continuous discovery process on a business, discussing how these practices can inform product development, increase user engagement and satisfaction, and ultimately drive revenue growth. Our guest, shares his personal experiences and insights on how a focus on user-centered design can make a significant difference in the success of a product or service. Whether you're a business leader, designer, or developer, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical takeaways to help you create exceptional user experiences. Tune in to learn how proper UX research and a continuous discovery process can change the course of your business.
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| Ep. 25: What's Product Strategy? with Nicholas Goubert | 16 Dec 2022 | 01:00:57 | |
In this episode of LeanCast, Nicholas Goubert, the Chief Product Officer at Utopia Music, joins the conversation to discuss the essential role of product management in driving strategic thinking and building strong product creation teams. Goubert shares his insights on how product teams can deliver innovative platform products that shape the future of industries and drive growth for their companies. He also talks about the challenges and best practices for product managers in today's fast-paced, constantly evolving business landscape. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the product development process and learn how to lead their teams to success.
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| EP. 99 – The Ins and Outs of Vibe Coding with Tia | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:11:41 | |
Designer-turned-coder Tia joins the weekly “UX for AI” jam session to show how far you can push live, AI-assisted “vibe-coding.” From importing Figma shots into Cursor to auto-documenting an entire React/Superbase stack with CodeGuide, we watch the wins, the wipe-outs, and the fixes in real time. Stick around for tool-stack hacks, hard-won project-rule wisdom, and a finale that (finally!) ships without breaking the build. You can find Tia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmine-mattia-scarciello-85b115a3/ Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| NFT #3: What's new in the Web3 & NFT world? | 09 Dec 2022 | 01:00:06 | |
In this episode, we welcomed NFT specialist Arthur Yurchak to discuss the latest updates and advancements in the world of NFTs and Web3. Arthur, who has been at the forefront of the NFT movement, shares his expertise and insights on the most promising projects and platforms that are set to make a big impact in 2023. In addition to that, Arthur also shares his thoughts on how the adoption of NFTs is likely to evolve in the coming years and what we can expect to see in terms of new technologies and platforms. Whether you're a seasoned NFT enthusiast or new to the space, this episode is not to be missed!
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| Ep. 24: Sparking Joy At Work: Creating A Thriving Culture with Tobias Hagenau | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:56:10 | |
Throughout the pandemic, many companies were forced to make an abrupt shift to a fully remote work environment. This, combined with the growth of the gig economy, means that today, many managers rarely if ever meet with their team members in person. In this new episode, we welcomed Tobias Hagenau for a deeper conversation on how to build teamwork in a remote environment and give it the proper tools to encourage growth and business success. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 23: Lean UX Process: The Secret To Product Discovery | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:35:38 | |
In this episode, the Lean Product Innovator & UX Strategist with +12 years of experience, and leader of one of the best UX Design studios in Germany, Bonanza Design, Behrad Mirafshar, breaks it down for you: 👉 What is Lean UX Process? 👉 The role of designers in a typical agile process 👉 How can UX designers be effectively incorporated at all stages of Agile development? Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 22: Designing And Scaling Games That Attract Millions Of Users With Janosch Kühn | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:53:51 | |
In this episode of LeanCast we’ve received Forber 30 under 30 Janosch Kühn, co-founder of Kolibri Games, who together with Daniel Stammler and Oliver Löffler, have bootstrapped and scaled up to a 9-figure-exit to Ubisoft within 4 years; to talk about scaling your gaming company, the future of the industry in the new Web3 scene and the impact of entrepreneurship for game developers. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 21: What's UX Design? | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:41:55 | |
We understand how intimidating going into the field can be, with this in mind our team has carefully crafted the content in this episode to help give you confidence and a better start on your career path. In this talk,
This is a systematic process that aims to marry speed with quality. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 20: Protecting Your Startup From Risks And Failure with John Ismailoglu | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:47:12 | |
The decision to become an entrepreneur is probably the most liberating and frightening of all decisions you will make during your lifetime. As an owner of a startup, you will have to make tough choices and go through many ups and downs, all the while hoping for a better tomorrow. Foreseeing and mitigating risks is going to be crucial to ensure success. In this episode of LeanCast, we received guest John Ismailoglu to dive deeper into the importance of insurance for startups and founders, insurance in times of remote work and pandemic, and how it can actually help your business to grow. Follow John Ismailoglu on LinkedIn here Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 19: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Overcoming Risks with Sergiej Soft | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:54:59 | |
Starting a successful business is not easy. One in five businesses fail in the first two years and almost half never make it to their fifth birthday. It takes someone gutsy and talented (and probably a little bit lucky) to start a successful business. Having said that, it is not always the case that Entrepreneurship is easy or rewarding without much hard work or even chance and pure grit. On this episode of LeanCast we received serial entrepreneur Sergiej Soft for a talk on the future of entrepreneurship, how to leverage innovation, and deal with the market’s risks. Follow Sergiej Soft on LinkedIn Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 18 - Leadership In The Face Of Uncertainty with Marco Valente | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:11:09 | |
More than ever before, your business operates in an unpredictable global business landscape. Some companies falter whilst others thrive. Among other things, thriving organisations fully embrace the complexity they face, learning to be responsive to the ways in which the dynamics unfold. Today, the ability to lead in complexity is a crucial leadership skill, and those executives who are adaptive enough to shift their habitual ways of leading will increasingly find themselves in demand. On this episode of LeanCast, we received, Marco Valente, I am a facilitator, leadership development consultant, and process designer, to talk about leadership, and how leaders can better navigate uncertainty and manage complexity. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 17 - Leading Successful UX Design Teams with Alex Dapunt | 14 Oct 2022 | 01:12:18 | |
The UX design of software products, now more than ever, is the make-or-break of your success. You need to create a user-centric product that your clients will be proud of. But how can you manage your UX design team effectively? Since UX design is a collaborative process between and within teams, it might get complicated. You need to consider the time, workload, human resources, and timelines for clients or other stakeholders. On this week’s episode of LeanCast, we’ve received Alex Dapunt, VP of Design and Brand at Moonfare to walk you through the essentials of managing and leading your UX design team effectively, discussing tools you can use, and what you should focus on. Follow Alex Dapunt on LinkedIn Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 16 - Your guide to Mobile User Experience with Andy Carvell from Phiture | 07 Oct 2022 | 01:00:41 | |
Being a mobile app entrepreneur is a roller coaster ride with so many ups and downs. Your mobile app will be competing with several other mobile apps. And, even if your mobile app idea is unique, you still need to have a solid growth plan to ensure success. A consistent UX across all mediums will be one of the key aspects to help you grow your mobile app. An excellent user interface will create an instant attraction to your app, while a superb user experience will leave a lasting impact on your users’ minds. It is therefore vital to get both of them right if you want your app to be successful. In this episode of LeanCast, we welcome Andy Carvell, Partner & Co-Founder at Phiture, to help us understand how the user experience will impact the success of your mobile app, and the best practices that can help you avoid common mistakes. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 98 - How to Navigate Massive Tech Shifts like AI w/ Dónal O Mahony | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:43:46 | |
A candid conversation with Dónal O Mahony about riding the waves of tech disruption — from the dot-com bust to the AI boom. We explore lessons in resilience, people over process, and designing with intent in an AI-powered world. Packed with hard-won insights for anyone navigating their career through rapid change. You can find Dónal here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donalomahony/?originalSubdomain=ie Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 15 - Leveraging Content Marketing In B2B Growth with Finn Thormeier | 30 Sep 2022 | 01:10:24 | |
Content marketing is an affordable, long-term, and customer-focused tactic for generating traffic and leads. It’s key to successful B2B inbound marketing at a time when communication is a cacophony, not a conversation. With more ways to communicate than ever, consumers have become hyperaware of ads and sales pitches and they don’t like it. So, before you win their money, you now need to win your customer’s heart. And this is why content marketing is important. When done well, content marketing provides a range of benefits that come together to make an environment that’s fertile for sales. In this episode of LeanCast, we received Finn Thormeier, founder of project33, for a talk about content marketing strategies, and how you can can leverage that on your website, social media, outbound sales material, and your ads. Follow Finn Thormeier on LinkedIn Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 14 - Experimentation-As-A-Service for Innovation Teams With Narjeet Soni | 23 Sep 2022 | 01:05:52 | |
Digital product development is revolutionizing how companies build future-ready products that deliver delight. Experimentation is crucial in the innovation process. It helps in realizing potential faults early, reinforcing new knowledge, reducing costs, or preventing fatal errors later. Experimentation is vital for innovation. The systematic testing of ideas enables a company to create and refine its products. But it is also one of the hardest parts and if done wrong, gives lots of false positives. Any new idea or digital product has to go through different stages and each stage needs a different thought process and way of working. In this conversation our host, Behrad Mirafhsar received Narjeet Soni, CEO of Lean Apps, for a discussion about innovation and business experimentation, going from generating new business ideas and filtering the right ones, to validating solutions using design sprints and running growth experiments. Follow Narjeet Soni on LinkedIn Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 13 - The Age of Political Entrepreneurs Is NOW with Samuel Frey | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:55:51 | |
Entrepreneurship can be seen as the act of transforming the world by solving large-scale problems. And the first step in starting a business is having a great idea, but it also entails understanding and dealing with many issues. Entrepreneurs often fail to appreciate the significant amount of time, resources, and energy needed to start and grow a business. And as a business grows, entrepreneurs and business owners may find themselves challenged by filling multiple high-level roles. In this episode we receive Samuel Frey, founder of somethingcreative, to discuss more the difficult but rewarding venture starting a company can be, the best ways to run your teams and clients effectively and lead them into success, and why building a company is more than having a great Idea. Follow Samuel Frey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-frey-b02693144/ Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| NFT #2: NFTs & Web3 - The Innovative Technology That Connects The Physical To The Digital with Arthur Yurchak | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:53:47 | |
NFTs are making a significant impact in the corporate sector because they allow organizations to provide digital evidence of ownership, attendance, and even transference for various experiences they deliver to their customers. They're so adaptable that they can be utilized to represent various types of creative work, including virtual real estate, virtual worlds, fashion, and much more. In this talk we received, Arthur Yurchak, a specialist in NFTs and Web3, to talk about the world of NFT and break down why it's such a breakthrough, including its current implications, mentioning some of the exciting, upcoming, and future use cases of NFT. Follow Arthur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurcaks/ Follow Arthur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yurchax Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Shorts #3: Demystifying Design Thinking vs. Design Sprint | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:07:26 | |
You’re not alone when it comes to thinking that there’s a blurry line between Design Thinking and Design Sprints. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 12 - Scaling Your Startup: How To Manage Risk with Andrew Constable | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:56:12 | |
Growing pains are inevitable for most small businesses, and scaling your startup to a corporate giant requires a lot of effort. Scaling is an opportunity for you to channel your challenges in the right direction and to expand your business’s impact. But the reality is that scaling up your business will require a different skill set to the one you employed when getting it off the ground in the first place – you need to manage both growth and risk. In this episode, we received Andrew Constable, OKR, Strategy & Lean Startup Consultant and Co-Author of the Book "Online Innovation”, for a talk about the challenges and outcomes of expanding your business and give you useful tips on how to prepare your startup to scale up.
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| Ep. 11 - The Remote Work Evolution with Sandy Lam | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:53:03 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how we do our work in unprecedented ways—some of which have arguably been positive. Establishing a strong remote work culture is integral to your team’s ability to work together seamlessly. These days, such a culture is becoming a standard part of everyday life. Building and managing remote teams within your company is a challenging but rewarding practice. For some businesses, it’s a way to solve staffing problems while lowering overhead costs. For others, it’s a lifestyle that aligns with company values. Either way, remote work proves to be a promising way of sustaining your business. In this episode we received guest Sandy Lam, Remote Collaboration Advocate & Facilitator, to discuss deeper about how to build a strong remote culture, the perks and the challenges. Follow Sandy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesandylam/ Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 10 - Importance of Mission Statement and Storytelling in Creating a Product Strategy with Lisa Schneider | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:53:03 | |
Product designers must begin from the principle that people are not just buying products; they are buying better versions of themselves and want to know how your product will shape their lives and their narratives. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 09 - Scaling a Product Management Team: Challenges and Opportunities with Mirela Mus from Product People | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:58:25 | |
The question, “What is product management?” comes up pretty often, even from experienced business people. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 08 - The Essential Role of Prototyping in Design Thinking with Behrad Mirafshar | 06 Aug 2022 | 00:25:28 | |
The journey of developing a new product involves various steps. While it's tempting to dive head-first into the project, you'll do well to remember the adage – ''by failing to prepare, you prepare to fail''. Planning and testing your ideas before implementing them is the best way to ensure your brand can release the right products. That is what prototyping does – implement ideas into tangible form and explore their real-world impact before finally executing them. Prototyping helps you implement ideas into tangible form and explore their real-world impact before finally executing them. In this episode of LeanCast, Behrad Mirafshar, explores deeper the importance of prototyping as an essential step in the Design Thinking process. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 97 - 2,000 Users. Zero Engineers. Just Vibe Coding. w/ Yuno Myung | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:01:08 | |
Yuno Myung shares how he built a real, working mobile app with AI—from prompt engineering to full-stack development. He dives into tools, failures, breakthroughs, and what it’s really like building with Claude and ChatGPT. No hype, just a raw look into AI-assisted product creation. You can find Yuno here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmyung91 Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Shorts #2: July roundup of all the exciting Web3 & Metaverse news! | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:07:25 | |
The Web3 and the Metaverse are a fact that can no longer be ignored! Even if some people are still struggling to grasp the concept, the fact is that this technology is rapidly advancing. And going along with this new hype, some brands, and now even some governments are now using it to implement incredibly imaginative tactics, yielding results that are just as spectacular. That is why in this week’s episode of LeanCast shorts we bring to you this month’s highlights on the Metaverse and Web3 world. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 07 - Distributed Teams and Its Impact on Collaboration with Tomomi Sasaki from AQ | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:50:55 | |
Distributed teams consist of team members who are all individually working from different locations. These locations can be their homes, coffee shops, or co-working spaces, but not shared office spaces. By definition, distributed teams do not have a shared office they can go to. These teams are known for being more agile, productive, and happy. They offer team members more flexibility to create a healthy work-life balance, remove the distractions that come with in-office collaboration, and are often cheaper to run. But they also come with their own challenges! And if there’s one thing we can say is that this new work style has a lot going for them! In this week’s episode of LeanCast, we received Tomomi Sasaki from AQ, to talk about the benefits of operating with distributed teams, its challenges, and how to guide your team away from issues. a/sync: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-sync/ ‘Editing’ the office workspace: https://medium.com/aq-writes/editing-the-office-workspace-862d0560b141 Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Shorts #1 - Sell It Before Build it: A lean innovation approach amplified by AI at scale | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:06:11 | |
Shein is a $10 billion-in-revenue e-commerce platform directly targeting Gen Z. It was the second most downloaded shopping app globally in the first half of 2021 and has been growing more than 100% for each of the last 8 years. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 06 - How Design Sprints can help companies innovate with Steph Cruchon | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:01:06 | |
It was a great pleasure to receive Steph Cruchon from Design Sprint Ltd on this new episode of LeanCast, to talk about how design sprints help companies innovate. Steph has extensive experience running design sprint workshops for companies, and he was able to dive deep into breaking down Design Sprint and its advantages for companies. During this episode, we also discussed the current challenges in innovation for companies and how you can address them with Design Sprint. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| NFT #1: How NFTS will change the future of B2B Marketing | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:53:17 | |
NFTs are majorly impacting the corporate sector because they allow organizations to provide digital evidence of ownership, attendance, and even transference for various experiences they deliver to their customers. They're so adaptable that they can be utilized to represent a variety of different types of creative work, including virtual real estate, virtual worlds, fashion, and much more. In this live talk, Behrad Mirafshar and Arthur Jurcaks walked through the world of NFT and broke down why it's such a breakthrough. Talked about the current implications of NFT, walked you through some of the exciting, upcoming, and future use cases of NFT, and showed how Bonanza is implementing NFTs in our business! Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 05 - UX Hiring Process and the future of Design Markets with Rory Colgan | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:13:25 | |
In this episode, our host Behrad Mirafshar receives Rory Colgan, one of Berlin's most active Product/UX design recruiters. With a long experience hiring Product/UX designers for small and big teams, Rory brings actionable advice to putting together an effective design portfolio, offering insights on the current and the future of design markets and design salaries. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the nuances of the hiring process and how to prepare yourself for what is to come in the industry. Follow Rory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorycolgan/ Register to the Hatch Festival (Berlin, September 8th): https://hatch.berlin/ Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 04 - Sell it before Build it: A Lean Approach to Product Innovation | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:40:31 | |
The most innovative companies tend to tackle the risk of developing new products upfront. There are 4 types of risks
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| Ep. 03 - Design Thinking: How To Solve Complex Problems | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:40:20 | |
In this webinar, Behrad will break down for you the philosophy of design thinking and the tools by which you can conduct a design thinking workshop. Design thinking is an attempt to learn from the designers’ approach to design challenges. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 02 - On UX Strategy, Product Design, UX Career Growth Tips with Jeff Humble | 30 May 2022 | 00:59:38 | |
In this talk, Behrad had a great pleasure speaking with Jeff Humble from Fountain Institute about the state-of-the-art of UX. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| Ep. 01 - Lean UX Process: Integrating UX into Agile Development | 20 May 2022 | 01:00:42 | |
Agile methodologies are most often used by tech teams to ship new features. Contrary to the conventional approach (waterfall), Agile approach doubles down on the flexibility of tech teams to be responsive to market and customer changes. Not only tech teams, but entire product teams have started adapting their workflows so they can work hand in hand with the dev team. An agile sprint lasts between one and two weeks on average and offers less wiggle room for UX designers to practice their own design process. That's the source of complaints from many UX Designers. In this episode, the Lean Product Innovator & UX Strategist with +12 years of experience, and leader of one of the best UX Design studios in Germany, Bonanza Design, Behrad Mirafshar, breaks it down for you: 👉 What is Lean UX Process? 👉 The role of designers in a typical agile process 👉 How can UX designers can be effectively incorporated at all stages of Agile development? Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 96 - Vibe Coding and Marketing Workshop w/ Behrad Mirafshar | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:59:58 | |
This session dives deep into using generative AI tools for video, design, and app development—without code. Learn how mastering prompts can unlock professional-grade outputs, from animated marketing videos to functional web apps. It’s a hands-on walkthrough of creativity and productivity in the AI era. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 95 - Cowboys, Data, and the AI Gold Rush w/ Franceso Tisiot | 30 May 2025 | 00:49:51 | |
Enterprises are racing to integrate AI — but most aren't ready for the risks. Francesco Tisiot, Field CTO at Aiven, breaks down why real-time data, strong infrastructure, and clear governance are no longer optional. If your AI agent makes decisions in milliseconds, your data better be bulletproof. You can find Francesco here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescotisiot Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 94 - The Startup Turning Waste Into a High-Tech Powerhouse w/ Umutcan Duman | 23 May 2025 | 00:47:31 | |
Umutcan Duman, CEO of Evreka, joins us to share how a group of engineers turned waste collection into a global smart tech platform. From IoT sensors to AI-powered insights, they’ve been solving real problems long before the buzzwords. This is the story of building Evreka — one bin at a time. You can find Umutcan here: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/umutcanduman Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||
| EP. 93 - Why Intentional Creators Will Win in the New Era of Building w/ Robin Jose | 15 May 2025 | 00:33:39 | |
Ready to build smarter, not louder? Robin Jose breaks down how AI tools are leveling the playing field—and why true creators win by building with intention, not just chasing clout. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: | |||