Research Impact in Days (Not Weeks) with AI

Hosted by John Whalen, PhD

In this video

What you'll learn

Accelerate Research with AI

Use AI to moderate interviews and gather insights instantly, unlocking speed and scale.

Scale Analysis with Smart Repositories

Leverage AI-enhanced research libraries to store, search, and synthesize data faster than ever.

Align Teams with Synthetic Users

Learn to simulate user scenarios with AI, refining your research plan and gaining team buy-in.

Why this topic matters

In today’s fast-paced environment, research often goes undone or is ignored, leaving decisions based on assumptions. This lesson shows how AI accelerates discovery, streamlines analysis, and unites stakeholders. Mastering these skills helps you confidently shape product roadmaps, drive new ideas, and stand out as a strategic leader delivering meaningful insights fast.

You'll learn from

John Whalen, PhD

AI for UX Expert, Fortune 100 clientele, CEO, author & speaker

I lead Insights & Innovation at Brilliant Experience, where I help global brands understand the psychology behind their customers' behaviors and bring successful products to market.


Initially skeptical about AI, my team and I conducted “AI vs. Humans” studies to pinpoint precisely where AI-enhanced research excels—and where human judgment remains irreplaceable. I became convinced that AI will transform how research will be done.


Now I've reviewed >100 AI-enhanced tools and regularly interview pioneering founders in the AI-for-UX space and (thoughtfully) leverage the latest AI tools to deliver Accelerated Insights: rapid, scaled, global insights for top brands.


With a PhD from Johns Hopkins, and author of Design for How People Think, I combine academic rigor with real-world pragmatism to help you harness the new realities of AI-powered research.

Clients include:

Google
Capital One
Bloomberg
Mars Wrigley
Blue Cross Blue Shield

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AI for Customer Research: Future-Proof Your UX & Product Skills
John Whalen, PhD
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