EPISODE 1 - Design journeys, product building and game thinking behind experiences users return to

Welcome to the second season of the Women Techmakers Montreal Podcast. In this first episode, we explore UX, UI and product design through real career journeys and lived experiences. Our conversation dives into building products, designing meaningful user experiences, and using game and product thinking to create experiences users want to return to. We are joined by two incredible guests who share their paths, challenges and impact across design, product and technology. 🎙 Alexandra Nemery Alexandra is a UX designer and researcher with experience in leading software companies such as SAP, Cisco and Sage in France. She later specialized in the video game industry, contributing her expertise at Ubisoft, Square Enix and Sony PlayStation. In 2024, she joined ÉTS (École de technologie supérieure) as a professor and researcher. 🔗 LinkedIn:   / alexandra-nemery-76a051a   🎙 Madalena Costa Madalena is a product strategist and founder specializing in the design of AI-powered product systems that drive retention and long-term engagement. She is the creator of the Stickiness Loop, Glow System and AI Retention Flywheel frameworks, which she has presented at leading local and international conferences, including WeAreDevelopers. Beyond her product work, she contributes to the global tech community as co-lead of Ladies that UX Lisbon and as a Google Women Techmakers ambassador. 🔗 LinkedIn:   / madalenafigueirasdacosta   🎟 Tickets are now available for WTM 2026 👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-tec... 🤝 Interested in sponsoring? Support women in tech and responsible innovation: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18XxE... Follow us: 📸 Instagram:   / wtmmontreal   💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wome... 📘 Facebook:   / wtm.montreal