Mrinali is a Design Director for Ford Model E’s Safety & Security team where she’s building the vision for a future in mobility where customers feel safe and secure. Prior to joining Ford, she was part of an Innovation lab at Amazon and the IBM Cloud design team. With over 7 years of industry experience working with innovative companies across the globe, including San Francisco, Austin, Barcelona, Mumbai, and Bangalore, Mrinali has developed a deep understanding of designing user experiences that are human-centric, technically feasible, and business viable.
Upcoming Talks
12 May 2025
In a fast-paced world, balancing work and life aspirations can feel like a juggling act. This hands-on workshop, led by Mrinali Kamath, introduces life design principles that empower participants to take control of their personal and professional journeys. Using design thinking, you’ll learn how to align your role, values, and ambitions to drive meaningful outcomes in both work and life.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify core values and aspirations to create alignment between work and personal goals.
- Develop small, strategic steps to implement change effectively, both in your career and beyond.
- Build a practical toolkit for continuous growth and adaptability in your role, fostering long-term impact and satisfaction.
Past Talks
17 May 2024
Dive into the transformative world of design-driven leadership in this enlightening talk, where the principles of design thinking become your catalyst for influential leadership. Mrinali, known for her pivotal role in crafting the Safety and Security product vision for the future of mobility at Ford, and leveraging her rich experience from the inventive environment of Amazon's devices innovation lab, will unveil how the methodologies inherent in design thinking can be artfully applied to leadership challenges. Her talk will focus on pragmatic strategies to harness your creative skills for setting compelling visions, navigating complex problems, and driving meaningful change within your team and organization.
Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to adopt a designer's mindset to dissect problems, generate impactful solutions, and foster an environment of collaborative innovation. Whether you're leading a small team or steering a large organization, this talk will show you how to utilize design thinking to elevate your leadership approach and leave a lasting impression on your work ecosystem, equipping you with innovative tools and thought processes essential for visionary leadership.