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“We have to stop building systems for users, and start building systems with them.”

Ep 42: Human-Centered Systems

Featuring Dr. Aisha Johnson • 45 min listen

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Ep 41: Building for the First Billion Users

“Constraints aren't the enemy of good design. They're the brief.”

Featuring Grace Mwangi • 38 min

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Ep 40: Leading From the Middle

“The best leaders I know spend more time listening than talking.”

Featuring Sarah Jenkins • 52 min

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“We have to stop building systems for users, and start building systems with them.”

Dr. Aisha Johnson · Distinguished EngineerOn the podcast

“I stopped waiting to feel ready. Ready is something you build on the way.”

Grace Mwangi · Director of Platform, TalaKeynote, 2026

“The most radical thing you can do in this industry is to bring someone up with you.”

Sarah Jenkins · VP EngineeringOn the podcast

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