Matt Artz

Coaching

Working with people moving from academia into industry, shifting roles within industry, or building new skills in areas like AI, product management, UX, and public communication.

Matt works one-on-one with people navigating career transitions and building new skills, whether that’s moving from academia into industry, shifting roles within industry, or developing expertise in areas like AI, product management, UX, and public communication.

This grows from his own path across academia and industry, from hundreds of conversations on the Anthropology in Business and Anthro to UX podcasts, and from his books. Sessions are practical: career strategy, translating research skills for business audiences, portfolio and interview prep, positioning expertise for roles in UX research, product, AI ethics, or consulting, and developing practical AI fluency.

Who this is for

Students and researchers moving from academia into industry

Industry professionals navigating role changes

Product managers and UX practitioners growing in their roles

Anyone building new skills in AI or public communication

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What we’ll work on

Career strategy Positioning, narrative, and targeting roles that fit — building a path with intention.
Research-to-practice translation Making academic training legible to business audiences — reframing methods, writing, and analysis.
Portfolio & interview prep Materials and language that communicate competence to hiring managers in UX, product, and consulting.
AI fluency Practical tools, workflows, and ethics — moving from awareness to applied capability.
Public communication Writing, speaking, and professional presence beyond the academy.