Hannah Ryu is a storyteller, AI Strategist, and the co-founder of Oak Theory, a creative technology studio specializing in UX/UI, web, application design, and development. We explore:

• Co-founding a creative technology studio, aiming to address the lack of diversity in UX design firms.
• Confronting negative self-talk/narratives when building a business
• The role of perfectionism in Korean culture
• The exciting utility of AI in creating tailored educational information for children, increasing accessibility to education
• Use of AI for self-reflection and as a starting point to engage in therapy
• How to maintain being human through curiosity, accepting that we make mistakes, and unconditional love

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Hannah's full bio:

Hannah is a storyteller, AI Strategist, and the co-founder of Oak Theory, a creative technology studio specializing in UX/UI, web, application design, and development. With over a decade of experience across branding, UX/UI, and digital strategy, she partners with organizations navigating transformation, helping them turn complexity into clear, scalable experiences.

As a first-generation Korean American and mother of two, Hannah brings a layered lens to leadership, blending creative instinct, cultural awareness, and operational know-how, especially during times of growth, change, or reinvention.

Her expertise has been trusted by industry leaders and universities like Google, Optum, Columbia University, and Vanderbilt University. She's been featured at the Women in Tech Global Conference, on the top 0.5% business podcast The UpFlip Podcast, and in outlets such as Forbes, Success Magazine, and Entrepreneur.

The company's websites are oaktheory.co and undertheoak.co. Under the Oak is a media company that seeks to discuss how to be more human.

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/oaktheory.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahryu/