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Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

Hosted by Julian Della Mattia · arts · EN · 48 episodes

Audience: 4~3.0k on YouTube

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Building a UX Research practice from scratch? You’re not alone!Join host Julian Della Mattia for weekly insights on transforming from a team of one into a thriving research operation. Learn proven strategies for securing stakeholder buy-in, demonstrating research value and scaling your impact.Each episode features real-world stories and actionable advice from researchers and industry leaders who've been there and done that. Perfect for solo researchers, research leaders and anyone championing user research in their organization.Ready to level up your research game? Subscribe now!

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What is Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show about?

Building a UX Research practice from scratch? You’re not alone! Join host Julian Della Mattia for weekly insights on transforming from a team of one into a thriving research operation. Learn proven strategies for securing stakeholder buy-in, demonstrating research value and scaling your impact.

Who hosts Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show?

Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show is hosted by Julian Della Mattia. The show has published 48 episodes to date.

What has Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 48 - FINALE" (16 April 2026, 6 minutes), "Ep. 47 - Doing Research vs. Building a Research Practice" (14 April 2026, 15 minutes), and "Ep. 46 - On Decisions and Stakeholders" (9 April 2026, 11 minutes).

How often does Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show publish?

Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 48 episodes.

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Booking probability for Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show's contact route on record: verified email.

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Julian Della Mattia hosts Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show, an arts show with 48 episodes published.

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  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 48 - FINALE

    Apr 16, 20266 minS0

    <p>This is the final episode of the Finders to Builders podcast.</p><p>Thank you so much for tuning in and for your support all these years!</p>

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 47 - Doing Research vs. Building a Research Practice

    Apr 14, 202615 minS0

    <p>The difference between doing research and building a research practice is the difference between going to the gym once every few months and actually getting fit. One-off studies won't create lasting impact. A...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 46 - On Decisions and Stakeholders

    Apr 9, 202611 minS0

    <p>Researchers often over-index on rational arguments, assuming clear findings will drive action. But decisions are also shaped by emotions and organizational dynamics — political, personal, and power pressures that...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 45 - On AI, Broken Products, and Hard Truths with Thomas Wilson

    Apr 7, 202639 minS0

    <p>In the final guest episode of Finders to Builders, Thomas Wilson breaks down why large organizations aren't ready to spin up AI agents, how AI-first thinking amplifies "move fast, break things," and why stakeholder...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 44 - Who's doing research when there are no researchers?

    Apr 4, 202615 minS0

    <p>PMs, designers, marketers, and others are increasingly leading research in organizations that don't have dedicated researchers. My three tips: align on and protect a fixed research capacity, make research usable...

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    Ep. 43 - The width, not the height

    Apr 1, 202611 minS0

    <p>Researchers rarely sit in top-level strategy meetings, so real impact comes from starting lower—informing interface, feature, and product decisions—and from building advocates as teams see the value of research. Over...

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    Ep. 42 - What is Product Ops with Antonia Landi

    Mar 19, 202636 minS0

    <p>Today I talk with Antonia Landy about what product operations really is: building repeatable systems for high-impact work in complex product environments, often making things harder short-term to improve them...

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    Ep. 41 - Insight Triangulation Score

    Mar 14, 202614 minS0

    <p>Today we'll talk about the Inside Triangulation Score, which is a simple framework used to gauge confidence in findings from various research sources. </p><p><br></p><p>(01:22) Welcome and New Setup</p><p>(02:19) Why...

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    Ep. 40 - AI for writing docs and protocols

    Mar 5, 202610 minS0

    <p>In the final episode of this AI miniseries, I share my favorite user research use case for AI: drafting documents and protocols. </p><p>Because I dread writing long docs, I use AI for a head start and then polish the...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 39 - From Data Collection to Data Connection with Dr. Ari Zelmanow (Part 2)

    Feb 25, 202621 minS0

    <p>Second part with the great Dr. Ari Zelmanow!</p><p><br></p><p>(00:11) Why Speed Matters</p><p>(00:60) Speed vs Rigor Reframed</p><p>(03:34) The Backhoe vs Shovel</p><p>(04:22) Democratizing Research...

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    Ep. 38 - Using AI for synthesizing your research findings

    Feb 10, 20269 minS0

    <p>Today, we explore the role of AI in synthesizing research findings, a mature and significant use case in user research. I'll discuss my experiments comparing AI and human synthesis, highlighting how AI can aid and...

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    Ep. 38 - AI Moderation in User Research

    Jan 8, 202616 minS0

    <p>Hello and welcome again to Finders The Builders. Today we have another episode of our AI-themed miniseries. We previously discussed synthetic users, and today's focus is on AI moderation. I conducted experiments...

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    Ep. 37 - From Data Collection to Data Connection with Dr. Ari Zelmanow (Part 1)

    Dec 11, 202523 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Dr. Ari Zelmanow joins us to explore the evolution of research in today’s business landscape. </p><p>We discuss the shift from traditional data collection to data connection, emphasizing the...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    Ep. 36 - On AI Moderation in Qual Research

    Dec 4, 202516 minS0

    <p>Today we delve into AI moderation! </p><p>I discuss my experiments comparing human and AI moderators, noting the structured approach of AI versus the more flexible, context-aware approach of human moderators...

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    Ep. 35 - Doing research with AI-generated users

    Nov 25, 202520 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of AI and explore how AI-generated users can be integrated into the research process. I share my experiences and experiments with various local versions of large...

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    Ep. 34 - Stop Wasting Research with Jake Burghardt

    Nov 12, 202538 minS0

    <p>In this episode of Finders Builders, I sit down with Jake Burghardt, author of 'Stop Wasting Research,' to discuss methods for maximizing the value of research in organizations. We delve into his motivations for...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    SPECIAL: Off My Bookshelf - Joe Natoli (Part 2)

    Sep 30, 202527 minS0

    <p>Part two of the interview with the amazing Joe Natoli.</p><p>We discuss his latest book and why its insights remain relevant today, alongside candid takes on the challenges and strategies for UX teams, particularly...

  • Finders to Builders - A UX Research Show

    SPECIAL - Off My Bookself: Joe Natoli (Part 1)

    Sep 22, 202527 minS0

    <p>In this episode of 'Off My Bookshelf,' I interview the one and only Joe Natoli.</p><p>We discuss his latest book and why its insights remain relevant today, alongside candid takes on the challenges and strategies for...

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    Ep. 31 - On Knowledge Management w/ Emily Di Leo and Alison Jones

    Aug 2, 202538 minS0

    <p>Today we dive deep into the world of knowledge management and repositories with two keen experts, Emily Di Leo o and Alison Jones. </p><p>Together, they explore the vital role of knowledge management in research...

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    Ep. 30 - Mapping Out How Research Happens in your Org

    Jul 25, 20259 minS0

    <p>Welcome again to the show! This time, we discuss an exercise that helps assess the current state of research or research-like activities, identify pain points, and create a roadmap for research operations...

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