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We look ahead to what could be a thrilling Manchester Derby; our host, Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is joined by Rohan Dhaliwal (CRM Manager), Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery), and Benjamin Bourel (Head of Marketing Project Management) as we have another record-setting week!

Back with a bang!

The international break is over, this week we're joined by an all-star line-up, host Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead) Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery) Benjamin Bourel (Head of Marketing Project Management) and Louis Hervik (Head of Product Marketing Sportsbook) look ahead to the Mersey Side Derby and the classic clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.

Another eventful weekend of surprise results, VAR controversy, and a first-ever premier league win for Luton Town! This week, we were joined by our host, Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), Rohan Dhaliwal (CRM Manager), and Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery). We'll also be looking ahead to this week's fixture, which included last season's winners and runners-up, Manchester City vs Arsenal.

Welcome back to a brand new episode of the Kindred Kick-Off Podcast. This week, we're joined by usual suspects Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), Benjamin Bourel (Head of Marketing Project Management), Louis Hervik (Head of Sports Product Marketing), and newly crowned Guinness World Record Holder, Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery) as we dissect the North London Derby and further heartache for Chelsea.

We delve into more misery for both Manchester United our host, Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is accompanied by Kick-Off vets Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery), Benjamin Bourel (Head of Marketing Project Management) and Louis Hervik (Head of Sports Product Marketing), we also preview another set of London Derbies, including the pick of the week, Arsenal vs Tottenham in this seasons first North London Derby.

After what seemed to be forever during the international break, The Kick-Off podcast returns with some added 'spice' as we unpack the shocks and controversy of game week 4 fixtures, including an incredible final 10 minutes at the Emirates and a surprise result for Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea, whilst casting our eyes on which players have shone in the first month of the 23/24 Premier League Season.

This week, our host, Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is joined by Rohan Dhaliwal (CRM Manager), Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery), and Benjamin Bourel (Head of Marketing Project Management).

In this week's episode, our host Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is joined by two new guests to the podcast series, Rohan Dhaliwal (CRM Manager) and Christian Fizia, (Sponsorship Insight & Operations Manager) and, of course, Kick-Off regular Louis Hervik (Head of Sports Product Marketing) as we look back at the 3rd week of game week fixtures, which included a topsy turvy game at the Theatre of Dreams a surprise result for Arsenal at the Emirates and a 'smash n grab' for Liverpool.

In this week's episode our host Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is joined by a new guest to the podcast series, Craig Corner (Senior CRM Manager) along with veterans Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery) and Louis Hervik (Head of Sports Product Marketing) as we look back at the 2nd week of game week fixtures, including a London derby upset and another unconvincing display from Manchester United, this week we also predict what could happen in game week three!

We cast our eyes on the results of an enthralling kick-off to the premier league season, where our host Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is joined by familiar voices,  Niklas Johansson (Director of Product Business Delivery), Benjamin Bourel (Head of Marketing Project Management) and Louis Hervik (Head of Sports Product Marketing) as we tackle game week two fixtures of the premier league, including Tottenham Vs Manchester United, Manchester City vs Newcastle and three London derbies in one weekend! 

Join us for the inaugural episode of The Kindred Kick-Off Podcast, where our host Cem Metin (Channels and Content Lead), is joined by an all-star Kindred Group lineup, Niklas Johansson, the aficionado Director of Product Business Delivery; Benjamin Bourel, the virtuoso Head of Marketing Project Management; and Lewis Hervik, the maestro of Product Marketing in the Sportsbook realm.

Our roundtable of experts previews the unravelling of the enigma of who could dethrone the juggernaut Manchester City, the pulse-pounding top-four showdown, the audacious top-six contenders, and of course, the relegation scrap.

We'll also be unveiling our crystal balls to make some daring, somewhat courageous predictions; This promises to be a rollercoaster of a season, filled with unexpected bends, hairpin twists, and heart-racing moments.

Join Lindsey as she sits down with user researcher Laure Duchamp. Together they explore the world of user research and how research can help to build better products. Laure will be sharing her top tips on creating effective test plans. She'll also share insights into how user researchers and designers can work together throughout the design process. The pair also discuss some of the challenges that user researchers face and how to overcome them. If you're a designer looking to incorporate user research in your process, or a user researcher looking to improve your skills, this episode is for you. This is the last episode of season 1, so follow us on Spotify and YouTube (Kindred Group) to be notified when season 2 drops!

Are you interested in a career as a product designer?

Join Lindsey as she chats with Product Design Manager Marius Bogdanas and Principal Product Designer Tom Walker. The trio discuss how to create a top-notch portfolio and CV. They also offer tips for those who have secured an interview for a product design role.

Tune in next month when Lindsey talks to User Research Laure Duchamp. Lindsey and Laure will explore how user research can help build better products. In addition, Laure shares user testing best practices and how to get the best out of your research. You won't want to miss this one!

Transitioning to UX from another area of expertise may seem like a daunting road with little help along the way; this is where host Lindsey Steele and guest in today’s episode, Product Designer Giulia Fiori will lend a helping hand. From first-hand course experience to working through feelings of imposter syndrome, their open and insightful conversation will guide anyone wanting to take the plunge into a career within UX from a different career path.

Wave goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023 with host Lindsey and guest Chris Parmenter, head of Product Design at Kindred. This episode will explore what UX looked like for Kindred in 2022, with insights into ways of working and how the team growth of 40% per year has impacted the UX team and Kindred. In addition, Lindsey and Chris share thoughts on the biggest successes and challenges for 2022 and how these will inform decisions for the team moving into 2023.

Join us in the next episode, where Lindsey will chat with product designer Giulia.

They will be talking about why at 30-something, they decided to switch things up and enter the world of UX. Sharing fears of leaving an established career, the excitement of learning something new, and tips on moving into UX. If you've been considering a UX career or want to learn more, join us next time on the All In Design Podcast.

We're joined by Ash Clay, Head of UX at Kindred Group, who will discuss with Lindsey the importance of UX for businesses and why creating solutions for users is paramount to success in changing environments. Ash and Lindsey discuss the psychology and scientific undertones that make up successful UX practices and the importance of being evidence-based. Finally, ash shares his views on how the perception of UX has changed in the 15 years he has been in the industry.

The All-In Design podcast is a little place on the internet uncovering the wonderful world of user experience design created by the UX team at Kindred Group.

Join us as we chat with user researchers, design managers, content writers, product designers and much more interesting and insightful UX folk. We'll get to UX's heart and why businesses like yours should care. So, if data insights, creative collaboration and user needs are your jam, you're in the right place.

In this episode, Senior Content Designer and All-in-Design’s host Lindsey Steele is joined by Senior Product Designer at Kindred Group Erik Naess. The two dive into ways of working, sharing best practices for collaboration between Content Designers and Product Designers. The pair discuss challenges faced in their own experiences and ways of communicating to best serve the team and, in turn, the user.

The All-In Design podcast is a little place on the internet uncovering the wonderful world of user experience design created by the UX team at Kindred Group.

Join us as we chat with user researchers, design managers, content writers, product designers and much more interesting and insightful UX folk. We’ll be getting to the heart of UX and why businesses like yours should care. So, if data insights, creative collaboration and user needs are your jam, you’re in the right place.