Summary and Impact:

I led the design and product vision for Glialink, an early-stage startup building an AI-powered platform to connect labs, researchers, and students. I developed Glialink’s brand identity, product architecture, and core user experience. From 60+ user interviews with researchers and students, we uncovered pain points in academic networking and research discovery. These insights informed key product features, including an AI-driven job board, ORCID integration, and tools for labs to publicize ongoing research.