Adventures in Ethnography w/ Mujtaba Hameed
In this episode of AnthroPuzzled, we sit down with Mujtaba Hameed, an anthropologist and Associate Director at Stripe Partners, a technology consulting firm. Together, we explore what it means to be a consultant and how anthropology plays a crucial role in this field.
Mujtaba, an applied anthropologist, specializes in ethnography and user research, tracking the shifts and changes in modern technology and culture. By staying up to date with the ever-evolving world of technology, he formulates strategies that help clients like Apple, Google, and Instagram stay ahead of the curve. His deep curiosity about human behavior allows him to translate complex insights into actionable plans, ensuring his clients can best utilize technology to benefit themselves.
Mujtaba also draws on his linguistic skills to present these insights in an accessible and understandable way for clients, making his advice both practical and impactful. His work has taken him from LA to Tokyo and beyond, offering a global perspective and a unique anthropological lens for understanding and influencing the tech industry.
Tune in now to uncover how anthropology is shaping the world of technology consulting!
CONNECT WITH MUJTABA
LinkedIn: Mujtaba Hameed
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Frames: StripePartners monthly blog that Mujtaba edits, and sometimes writes, exploring the application of a social science framework to business problems.
Megalith: Written by Mujtaba on all things tech. applied anthropology and strategy.
EmTech Anthropology: Careers at the Frontier: Applied anthropologists in the tech industry that write up cases about their work.
The Power of Not Thinking by Simon Roberts : Accessible book on embodiment
Anthro-Vision: A New Way to See in Business and Life by Gillian Tett
Anthropology: Why It Matters. By Tim Ingold
The Trusted Advisor by David Maister
Anthropology in Business by Matt Artz : Podcast about anthropologists in business
The Ben and Emil Podcast : Podcast about business and technology