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Cohort 18 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting yet, with an outstanding lineup of big tech coaches, alumni, project leads, and partners. We're fully prepared to help each member gain real-world experience through our advanced program, which mirrors the structure of a big tech internship over a 10-week period. This hands-on project with a top startup will not only enhance your resume and portfolio with an background checkable work experience, but also give you the leverage you need to land those crucial interviews in the tech industry.
Apply & interview - last chance!
Adam comes to the cohort with a wealth of experience in product design from Twitch, and he's eager to bring his expertise to the UXGO team. A passionate gamer, Adam feels well-matched in the entertainment space and is thrilled to guide those interested in AI, gaming, and entertainment UX. He's collaborating with Hannah, a brilliant designer from Epic Games, alongside our UXGO alumni from other entertainment & gaming companies such as Riot and more.
Our coach team works closely with Jing & Nancy to mentor & help members craft an cutting edge UX case study. Jing, has a PhD + 15 years of AI/ML expertise from Google and YouTube, and Nancy, who brings invaluable experience as an Engineering Director at Stripe and a Senior Staff Engineer at Google. Together, they’ll help students craft case studies that can truly stand out in the competitive world of AI and entertainment UX.
Adam's team promises a rare opportunity for those passionate about UX in entertainment and AI, helping students build exceptional portfolios and case studies over the next 10 weeks.
Jennifer is a UXGO coach, specializing in AI agent designs. Leading Team Butternut, she couldn’t be more excited. With 300,000 users, Butternut is already an impressive product, and Jennifer, an AI designer at Microsoft, is ready to help S-class students advance their AI product design skills.
Jennifer’s S-class team is our most advanced members, featuring our most advanced UXGO members, including ex-Apple AI designers & past big tech interns. This is a cutthroat team, with members looking to not only build a killer case study, but really level up their AI design skills. making this an incredible learning environment for those wanting to excel in AI product design.
Students that qualified for this team will work with YC alumni, senior developers, and big tech UXGO coaches like Jen making her team an ideal fit for master's students or those with previous work experience aiming to break into top tech companies or startups. If you still would like to apply and interview for this team, this will be your last week to join.
Amy, a designer at Microsoft copilot, will be leading Team Homies, a life-changing project with real social impact, focused on accessibility design. Amy is particularly enthusiastic about mentoring career switchers and up-and-coming designers on their path to finding success in the UX world. Her team will work on key deliverables, from building accessible specs to designing flawless user experiences that will actually get shipped, making this an extraordinary opportunity for beginner UXGO members to gain real-world UX work experience.
We are very excited about the tangible impact we will make on users' lives, and Amy's leadership will be key to helping students develop a meaningful portfolio while contributing to social good.
UXGO is proud to have senior coaches and founding members who have been pivotal to the growth and success of its students.
Additionally, the team is supported by Leon and Nanda, both incredibly successful and insightful coaches:
The alumni network at UXGO is a valuable resource for the students in this cohort. Alumni from prestigious design backgrounds, such as Victoria from RISD, as well as Riya and Yudian from HCI master's programs, who have gone on to secure offers at Google and other top tech companies last month.
Do not be mistake UX for early career is extremely competitive nowadays, so we want to bring real perspective from past uxgo members for those finding their path now. These alumni will be available to answer questions, offer advice, and help guide students throughout the program. They’ve been through the process themselves and know how to lower stress while ensuring students succeed.
Cohort 18 boasts an impressive 1:1 coach team-to-student ratio, ensuring that every participant is paired with a dedicated coach, alumni, project lead, or client partner for personalized mentorship. The program is designed to be immersive, result driven, with students expected to commit 10-15 hours per week. This includes 5 hours of live classes, weekly cross-functional team meetings, and direct collaboration with clients. By the end of the course, students will have worked on real-world projects and may be eligible for grants/awards based on client feedback. Were excited for the launch day in Dec 2024.
With this incredible team of project leads, coaches, and alumni support, Cohort 18 is poised to be an exciting and transformative experience for every student. If you would still like to apply, this is your last week to interview!
Over 100+ members became Big Tech alumni last year, with more than 70% of these alumni starting their first interview with us.
