Vidya Nayak
PRODUCT DESIGN LEADER
San Francisco based multi-disciplinary Product Design Leader with 16+ years experience leading AI driven digital platforms and design teams (10+ years), driving product strategy and vision, building world class consumer products and enterprise solutions across mobile, web, voice and interactive TV, and shipping compelling products for a measurable impact.
Prior leadership roles include SoFi, Disney, News Corp, Hulu, Rodale, iWin, and Stealth Startups such as Fankave.
I am passionate about problem solving, advocating new ideas, and creating an impact on people's lives through better user experience.
While I am a pixel adorer and a coffee lover, I live to travel! I enjoy hiking, food, great conversations, and often write about my adventures (ask me about my shark diving experience or planting 55 saplings all in 2 hours!). Travel provides a unique cultural experience that helps explore new design ideas. I care deeply about the environment and volunteer in the community to make a difference.
FEATURED [Speaker / Events / Podcast]:
Design Leadership Insights, 2021 [YouTube]
Design Systems Podcast, 2020 [Apple Podcast/Spotify]
FinTech Design Summit Americas & Global Conference, 2020 & 2021
Rethink Design Spotlight
Client Webinars & UX Talks at Moody’s Analytics, 2017-2018
Mentorship & Annual Portfolio Review, Academy of Art University