Hi, I'm Claire Shapiro - Strategic Research Leader | 0–1 Builder
I thrive on transforming complex user needs into breakthrough products and ventures. My passion lies in leading cross-functional teams through human-centered design and rigorous research to drive genuine market impact globally. Let's build the future.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global research initiatives and adapted strategies for evolving market dynamics across 18 countries.
Specializes in human-centered design, facilitating design sprints for rapid prototyping and mentoring teams in innovation.
Can guide teams through rigorous user research methodologies, advise on new product validation strategies, and share best practices for human-centered design.
🚀 Career trajectory
Emerging Products Strategist
Focused on identifying and developing innovative product opportunities in fast-paced environments.
✦ Design Strategy
✦ Product Development
Insights & Strategy Director
Drove product vision and market strategy by leveraging deep consumer insights.
✦ Product Strategy
✦ Business Insights
✦ Leadership
Global Innovation Advisor
Guided international organizations on research-driven innovation and strategic ventures.
✦ New Venture Development
✦ Global Strategy
Principal UX Researcher
Currently shaping user experiences and foundational research at a leading fintech company.
✦ User Experience (UX)
✦ Qualitative Research
💪🏻 Superpowers
Venture Architect
Transforming complex needs into market-ready products.
✦ Validated 10+ new products and services globally.
✦ Secured over $100M in venture buy-in.
✦ Led product development from ideation to launch.
Global Research Navigator
Uncovering insights across diverse international markets.
✦ Conducted research in 18 countries across 4 continents.
✦ Led global research initiatives for new ventures.
✦ Adapted strategies for evolving market dynamics.
Human-Centered Design Lead
Championing user needs to drive product success.
✦ Specializes in human-centered design principles.
✦ Facilitated design sprints for rapid prototyping.
✦ Mentored teams in new product innovation.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering novel approaches to complex user problems.
✦ Connecting with peers passionate about impactful innovation.
✦ Exploring collaborations for next-generation product ventures.
I can help with
✦ Guiding teams through rigorous user research methodologies.
✦ Advising on strategy for new product validation and launch.
✦ Sharing best practices for human-centered design.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in sustainable tech.
✦ Connections with venture capital firms focused on impact.
✦ Partnerships for cross-industry innovation challenges.