I speak about the tensions leaders face when building at the intersection of technology, product, and people and how to turn them into progress.

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Topics I speak about:

Designing Products & Experiences People Will Come Back To — turning creativity, data, and human insight into products that stick.
Responsible Innovation — experimenting with new technology in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and sustainable.
Leading in the Grey — how to keep teams moving when the path forward is anything but clear.
Where Business Meets Creativity — the shifts reshaping how organizations grow, connect, and stay relevant.
Keeping Humans at the Center — design practices that make technology, systems, and change work for people first.

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What People Are Saying

“Ariba is doing some of the most vital work in design today, and excels at talking about it in an accessible, inspiring way.”

— David Dylan Thomas, author, "Design for Cognitive Bias"

“I had the pleasure of moderating a panel on the intersection of Marketing x AI that featured Ariba as one of the panelist. Ariba brought both pragmatic advice to the audience around action steps they could take today to make a difference in their business AND a philosophical lens in how to think about AI and other transformative technologies in the long run. Ariba was quick-witted, sharp, and insightful without losing a warm and welcoming presence and tone. I'd recommend her for any speaking engagement”

— Kyle Hagge, Chief of Staff, Morning Brew Inc

“I jump at any opportunity to work with Ariba and hope you will too. She's brilliant, curious, thoughtful, and honest – which I believe are such important traits of an engaging and impactful speaker. Ariba truly cares about understanding her audience and asks the right questions to make sure she can deliver just what they need. She's also very collaborative and open to feedback which, as a producer and curator, makes it so great to work with her. Ariba doesn't shy away from tough topics and challenges her audiences to do the same. The world needs more Ariba – hire her for your next event!”

— Danielle Barnes, CEO, Women Talk Design

“Loving how @aribajahan is challenging a room of designers at #bigd19 to think about who’s not in the room while providing strategies to do so: 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”

— Jen B, Experience & Design Strategist

“Great panel today and appreciated your conversations on AI transformation. I agree with you- start with the problem and solution from there to actually drive value. Nice meeting you, Ariba!”

— Christy, Marketing Strategist

“Wow. @aribajahan killed it with her inspiring, practical talk: “Who’s not in the room? Build better products by engaging hard to reach users.” Such a good combination of personal story & case study to engage & challenge assumptions to build better products.”

— Chris G, Research Strategist & Founder on Twitter

“I really appreciated the way you shared your ideas and methods with us, but also encouraged us to share as well. It really made this feel like the talk was a safe space and helped me learn what I should specifically be looking for in the next team that I work with.”

—Aska M, Brand Designer

“Ariba's insights into the world of AI were truly enlightening. She eloquently addressed the misconception that AI is an overly complex field, emphasizing how it can create barriers for black and brown communities. Her ability to humanize AI experiences made the topic accessible and relatable, reminding us that technology should be inclusive, not intimidating. She showcased how AI is not a singular entity but a collaborative force that can empower us all. Her passion and expertise opened our eyes to the potential of AI, inspiring everyone to engage with these emerging technologies.“

-- Michelle G, Paramount

“First of all, I was completely floored by Ariba’s talk; so powerful, and so on point. Ariba's talk was enlightening, powerful, and much needed - I deeply appreciate her posing thought-provoking questions and providing CTAs for us to become better, inclusive designers.”

— Nikhila N, Product Designer, Hubspot

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