HELLO, I'M MICKIE LAU
I am an entrepreneur and business strategist with a passion for designing meaningful experiences and ideas for the world's unmet needs. My experience as a design researcher and small business owner has helped me become an effective leader and collaborator among my teams and colleagues, crafting an inclusive environment for welcoming new and diverse ideas.
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Turning thoughts into actions and making things happen is my superpower — I get sh*t done. While making an impact within my community and beyond is something I strive for — I only aspire to invest my time into creating something both useful and powerful.
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ABOUT ME
Born and raised in San Francisco, I have yet to leave this beautiful city I call home — though I have dreams of moving abroad one day, stay tuned! I am extremely motivated and love to learn new things. I am a firm believer in celebrating small wins and bringing positivity to the work that I do.
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My mind does not stop, in fact, I don't do well with being stagnant. Seeing progression makes me excited and I can't help but be proud of incremental changes. I am constantly thinking of new ideas and passion projects to embark on. Relationships are my number one priority. When I am not working or studying, you can find me spending time with my family, friends, and my 8 year old german shepherd, Nala.
MY CAREER JOURNEY SO FAR
With only 24 hours in a day, every individual has the same opportunity to utilize their time and create something meaningful for themselves. I first began my career at Google as a UX Researcher gathering insights and offering product recommendations on Project Jacquard. Within a span of 2 years, I started 3 businesses and applied to graduate school, all while being a full-time researcher.
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What I've come to find throughout my work experiences are the many similarities between entrepreneurship and user experience — understanding whom our users and customers are, advocating for their wants and needs, and designing a desirable experience is the goal. As a Design Strategy MBA, I have heightened my empathy for people utilizing a human-centric approach to business design.