81. Varun

The Iowa Idea: Varun

“It happens all the time.”

In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I’m joined by researcher, entrepreneur and author Varun Murugesan. Varun is cofounder and Head of Research at Apple & Banana where he believes that everyone can do fruitful research. Varun has spent his career immersed in psychology, technology and design at organizations like Facebook, Unitedhealth Group and Best Buy, along with rising startups across the country. When he’s not sharing perspectives, collaborations and applications of fruitful research, he can be seen teaching his dog how to roll over, going for runs and playing Last of Us.

Varun and I dig into his journey into UX research and finding a more meaningful career. We discuss the founding Apple and Banana, what it’s like to build a company with your brothers, who are identical triplets. We mix it up on ways to improve collaboration, embrace leaderless teams.

Check out the special link that Varun and the Apple and Banana team created for our listeners, as he shares his journey and the things he learned as a UX researcher.

It was a pleasure having Varun on the podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode.

About Varun

Varun is cofounder and Head of Research at Apple & Banana where he believes that everyone can do fruitful research. He’s spent his career immersed in psychology, technology and design at F100s like Facebook, Unitedhealth Group and Best Buy along with rising startups across the country. When he’s not sharing perspectives, collaborations and applications of fruitful research, he can be seen teaching his dog how to roll over, going for runs and playing Last of Us.

Links

https://www.appleandbanana.org/podcast/the-iowa-idea

Credits

Episode produced by Spark Consulting Group (www.inspiredbyspark.com) in Iowa City, with support from Executive Podcast Solutions (https://www.executivepodcastsolutions.com/).

The Iowa Idea Podcast theme music written and performed by Paisley Bible (https://paisleybible.bandcamp.com/).