Proven at Scale
CognivaLab Research is built on decades of hands-on product research leadership — including scaling product operations during Google’s pre-IPO growth. The leaders who’ve worked alongside our founder speak to what her experience produces.
Nancy Wellott
Product Development, Design Strategy & Research Expert
“I've worked with many different types of researchers in my career and Paola stands out as the one who most easily grasps new methodologies. She then runs them with full confidence, comfort and creativity without the need for a set of instructions. She is both clever and smart, visually and verbally gifted, strategic on big picture thinking and succinctly tactical on the execution.”
Vicente Colores-Chalmers
Product Manager, Salesforce
“What sets Paola apart from other professionals in her field is her unique ability to break down complex problems through creative problem-solving and design thinking. Her vast experience, combined with her perspective…allows her to navigate challenges with agility and empathy. Paola's approach brings a refreshing and necessary diversity of thought to any team.”
Grant Shellen
Principal Content Designer, Good RX
“Paola's ever-evolving skills (not to mention presence at Google during its formative years) make her a desirable asset to any team wanting to grow and reach beyond its current capacity.”
Seth Marbin
CEO & Lead Organizational Consultant, Teampedia
“Paola helped shape our global strategy and grow GoogleServe from a pilot project to an annual tradition and core piece of Google's culture…I’d be honored to work with her again.”
Drew Ford
VP UX Research, JP Morgan Chase
"Paola's business instincts are outstanding. She possesses a keen understanding of the strategic landscape and can align research findings with organizational goals, contributing to the overall success… I am continually impressed by Paola's professionalism, dedication to her craft, and unending positive attitude, which makes her a joy to work with."
Matthew Manos
Associate Dean & Professor, USC Iovine and Young Academy
“Paola is a systems thinker. I highly recommend working with Paola on any design strategy or research initiative that could benefit from a human-centered approach to gathering insights, and mapping out priorities. Oh, wait, that is any and every project! Seriously, work with Paola - you won't regret it.”
Austin Meyer
Product Director, Centercode
"Paola is adept at bringing together (and holding together) a large team of individuals with their own research objectives and motivations while ensuring that she is able to deliver… though we technically worked at different companies, it felt like she was on my team. I would jump at the chance to work with Paola again — she was dependable, a true team player, and incredibly knowledgeable."
Melanie Davis
Senior Director, Microsoft
"Paola is …tenacious, precise [and]…detail-oriented who focuses on clear and honest communication. If you want something done right, with all risks considered and a plan made for mitigating them, choose Paola. She is capable of taking an idea and turning it into a reality."
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