Hi, I'm Deepti Kulkarni - Founder, HeyKidora | UX Research & Product Strategy Consultant | Ex-Google, Intuit & Atlassian
I'm driven by translating complex user needs into successful products. My passion is building intuitive experiences, especially in my venture HeyKidora. I thrive on innovation and collaborating with fellow product leaders and innovators.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led research initiatives at tech giants like Google, Intuit, and Atlassian with over a decade of experience.
Founded HeyKidora, a platform simplifying children's party planning through intelligent design and local discovery.
Can provide strategic insights for product development and guidance on user research methodologies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in User Research
Developed core expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies at leading technology companies.
✦ UX Research
✦ Data Analysis
✦ User Experience
Strategic Product Leadership
Transitioned to product strategy, influencing direction and scaling research-driven decision-making across organizations.
✦ Product Strategy
✦ Cross-functional Leadership
✦ Innovation
Entrepreneurial Venture
Founded HeyKidora, applying extensive product and design experience to build a new consumer platform.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Product Development
✦ AI Applications
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging User Needs and Business Goals
Expertise in translating deep user understanding into actionable product strategies that drive business outcomes.
✦ 10+ years leading research at Google, Intuit, Atlassian.
✦ Proven ability to scale research-led decision-making.
✦ Focus on balancing user needs with commercial success.
Pioneering User-Centric Innovation
Designing and launching novel solutions that address real-world problems with thoughtful, user-first approaches.
✦ Founder of HeyKidora, a design-led party planning platform.
✦ Leveraging AI for enhanced user experiences.
✦ Creating joyful and easy planning experiences.
Cross-Functional Team Empowerment
Skilled in mentoring and leading diverse teams to uncover opportunities and build impactful products collaboratively.
✦ Extensive experience in cross-functional team leadership.
✦ Passionate about fostering collaborative environments.
✦ Guiding teams to uncover user needs and market opportunities.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators and product leaders.
✦ Exploring potential collaborations for HeyKidora.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in user experience and AI.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on user research methodologies.
✦ Provide strategic insights for product development.
✦ Share best practices for building user-centered experiences.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential mentors in the AI startup space.
✦ Finding co-founders with complementary technical skills.
✦ Gaining introductions to early-stage investors.