Julian Della Matia
Senior Product Researcher, DuckDuckGoHost, Finders to Builders
Julian Della Matia is a Senior Product Researcher at DuckDuckGo and the host of Finders to Builders, a podcast dedicated to supporting first and solo researchers in building impactful research practices from the ground up.
With a career shaped by being the first or one of the first UX Researchers at every organization he’s joined, Julian has developed deep expertise in laying the foundation for meaningful research operations. His work spans everything from securing stakeholder buy-in and delivering insights that drive product decisions, to building the infrastructure that enables teams to truly understand their users, problems, and markets.
Julian’s focus is clear: helping organizations establish research as a strategic function—not just a support role. His thoughtful, practical approach empowers teams to learn more, learn better, and build with intention.