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Aya Philemon, Creativity and Innovation

I’m a product leader with a Product Design degree from RISD, an MBA from NYU, and a background building and shipping new ideas at scale, most recently in AI-powered creative tools.


I speak about innovation, career growth, creative risk, and what actually happens when you raise your hand and try things. I’ve spoken at conferences, panels, seminars, podcasts, and news segments, and I tailor every talk to the room.


For speaking inquiries, feel free to email me here!



Watch, more of my talks!

Adobe MAX Conference

I was invited to take the big stage in front of a 10k audience and thousands streaming online, to talk about my work on Project Stardust, an experimental object based photo editor.


Read about it on The Verge

Debugged Podcast

On this episode I talk innovation, imaginative hobbies, and how to make the most of your creative energy!


Listen on Spotify

PBS Roadtrip Nation

Join me on my TV show as I spend a summer traveling the country, talking to creative professionals across a range of industries, learning about the possibilities of what creative careers can look like.


Watch on PBS.org


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