Alana Lipson

Alana Lipson is a seasoned product designer with over 8 years of experience in digital product development and a tech-focused MBA background. She specializes in creating user-centric products that align with business objectives.

Alana's professional journey includes roles at Mastercard, where she handled research & insights, marketing, product development, and product management. Her most recent position was Director of Product, with a focus on enhancing the contactless checkout experience.

During her time at Cornell Tech pursuing her product-focused MBA, Alana realized the synergy between understanding user needs, generating innovative ideas, crafting compelling experiences, and developing scalable business models.

Alana leverages her business acumen and visual design expertise to craft products that are both delightful and intuitive, encouraging users to engage with the real world beyond their devices.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Alana enjoys watching stand-up comedy, strolling with friends, and exploring new dining experiences in NYC.

Alana's educational background includes an MBA from Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Program at Cornell Tech, an MBA from Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Program at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, a BS in Communication and Business from Cornell University, and studies at Universidad de Sevilla.

Throughout her career, Alana has held roles at various organizations such as Charlie Health, Harness, and her own design company, Alana Lipson Design LLC.