Aline Holzwarth, MBA, is an applied behavioral scientist specializing in digital health research and scientifically informed product design. She is currently the head of behavioral science at Pattern Health and Principal at Dan Ariely's Center for Advanced Hindsight. She writes, "my training in psychology and business, and my experience in research and healthcare, have given her the kind of interdisciplinary lens that helps me appreciate the complexity of decision-making in the real world, particularly when it comes to the thorny domain of health. I am passionate about sharing behavioral insights with anyone who'll listen." See her website here.

Resources:

• Behavioral Science Graduate Guide
• Action Design Network
• Habit Weekly

During this live interview (want to attend future ones? Sign up here), we cover:

1. What is behavioral science?
2. What is the “applied” piece?
3. The value of dabbling
4. Why didn’t you get a PhD?
5. Why did you get an MBA?
6. If you lack experience in behavioral science: how do you start acquiring relevant experiences?
7. What kinds of research experiences are applicable to behavioral science roles?
8. When did you own the title of behavioral scientist?
9. Examples of behavioral science in digital health
10. The future of behavioral science
11. The paradox that ALL (or at least most) jobs require experience
12. Entry-level job titles in behavioral science
13. Where to network with behavioral scientists
14. How do priorities of industry (e.g., profit, efficiency) impact your work?
15. Advice for switching fields
16. What piece of advice would you give your undergrad self?
17. What is one skill, quality, or general factor that has served you no matter where you went in life?

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Music by: Adam Fine