Kirby Smith

Kirby is deeply passionate about the potential for technology to improve human well-being. With over 15 years of applied research experience in technology, he has primarily specialized in UX Research for digital health companies.

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He oversaw strategic research initiatives at Google and Fitbit, including the successful launch of Fitbit Premium. He also started and led the UX Research function at 7 mission-driven startups, most recently at Tempo, an AI fitness coaching startup. Kirby received a Master of Development & Design at UC Berkeley and is pursuing a part-time Master of Public Health at Harvard University with a thesis on how Generative AI can improve health outcomes. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, meditation, and triathlon training.