Product Management
User Research
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Questions to Ask Before Starting User ResearchMichael provides the question he asks his team before conducting user research to clarify needs and priorities.- Field Guide to UX Research for StartupsMichael outlines how to conduct user research for a variety of common startup objectives.
The early user research playbook for founders — Jeanette Mellinger’s expert advice for validating your idea with high-quality interviewsIn this episode of First Round Capital's podcast, "In Depth," Jeanette shares her three-step process for high-quality user research, with tailored advice for founders in the early days of validating a startup idea. The text transcript is also available.
When to Use Which User Experience Research MethodsChristian maps 20 user research methods across three dimensions to help you identify the best method for your use case.
Fast and Cheap Ways to Find UX Research ParticipantsTaylor provides proven methods for finding research participants when you’re low on time or budget.
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