When is Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire?

Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

Where is Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire held?

Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire takes place at San Francisco.

How much does Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire cost?

Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

How many people are attending Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire?

52 people have registered so far out of 52 available spots. There are 8 spots remaining.

How do I register for Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire?

You can register for Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.

How long is Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire?

Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire runs for approximately 1 hour, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire

Name: Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire
Start: 2026-04-24T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-24T19:00:00+00:00

About this event

Hiring your first UX designer or researcher can feel unclear: Do you need one yet? Which role comes first? How do they fit into a small team?

Our talk will give you straightforward answers, and if you have a case study you want us to take a glance at, we’ll give our thoughts live!

We’ll cover what UX actually looks like in early-stage climate companies, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to get the most value from your first design hire. You’ll learn how UX supports faster iteration, better decisions, and stronger customer relationships.

Overview:

How to know when you’re ready for your first UX hireCommon misconceptions about when and how much to invest in UX Research vs. design (and why you usually need both)How UX saves time, money, and headachesCommon mistakes early teams make without UXHow to work with and support your first designer or researcher

Why Attend:If you’re building climate tech, you’re juggling a thousand priorities: product, funding, hiring, growth. UX probably isn’t at the top of your list yet. This talk will show you why it should be.

Bios:Janet Gonzales is a UX designer with an entrepreneurial mindset who specializes in turning early-stage ideas into products people love. She likes to say she’s a fractional employee #1, wearing many hats in user experience, strategy, operations and business, to help teams get moving fast and set them up for long-term success.

Rebecca Hathaway is a UX designer, researcher, and workshop facilitator with over a decade of experience designing for highly technical audiences in industries ranging from climate tech, sustainability, architecture, industrial design, and financial services. She turns chaos into actionable user insights and products that make sense.

Sponsored by The Key, a strategic PR and communications agency.

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About Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire in San Francisco

Your Climate Startup's First UX Hire is a free independent taking place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at San Francisco. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 52 people have registered out of 52 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.