The Superpowers and Shadows of A/B Testing: Balancing Data-Driven Success with Bold Innovation

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The Superpowers and Shadows of A/B Testing: Balancing Data-Driven Success with Bold Innovation

Continuous Discovery
UXDX EMEA 2025

A/B testing has become a superpower in product development, enabling data-driven decisions that fuel business growth. But with great power comes a shadow: an over-reliance on testing can lead to incremental tweaks over bold, groundbreaking moves. This talk sheds light on both the superpowers and the shadows of A/B testing, exploring the risks of a test-heavy culture and how it can stifle creativity and big-picture thinking. Discover practical strategies to balance optimization with innovation, fostering a culture that leverages testing without losing sight of visionary product development.

  • Harnessing the super powers of A/B testing to make revenue generating business decisions
  • Recognizing the limitations of A/B testing and the risks of focusing solely on incremental improvements
  • Identifying the “shadow side” of a testing culture on stifling creativity and broader strategic thinking
  • How to balance rigorous testing processes without sacrificing creative exploration.for breakthrough developments
  • Practical steps to push beyond data dependency, fostering a mindset of experimentation that leads to transformative product outcomes.
Ryan Leffel

Ryan Leffel, Head of Design,Priceline