Design and product leader working on human-centered emerging technology. At IDEO, I help teams building on frontiers like AI/ML, robotics, XR, and new hardware navigate 0→1 by shaping product direction when the technology is new, the interaction model is unclear, and the category is still forming.

Experience

IDEOManaging Director, AI & Emerging Technology

2019 — Now

I run IDEO’s AI & EmTech business and R&D lab. We integrate design, strategy, and user insights to help our clients create frontier consumer products.

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Affective SoftwareProduct & Design

2018 — 2019

Led product, design, and user research for emotion AI products in collaboration with Dr. John Gottman, applying affective AI to mental health and relationships.

Worked closely with engineering and leadership teams to define product direction, interaction models, and market considerations through Series A.

Moringa SchoolChief Product & Technology Officer, Co-founder

2016 — 2018

Kenya

Co-founded and led product, design, and technology for a pan-African network of tech schools (data science, software engineering, etc.), designing foundational curriculum, platforms, and instructional systems and scaling to multiple countries.

Moringa has graduated over 20,000 learners into technical careers, partnering with global employers and institutions.

Hack ReactorLead Software Engineer

2013 — 2016

San Francisco Bay Area

Led engineering and product teams during Hack Reactor’s early growth, helping build one of the first coding bootcamps from startup to global organization.