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The Portfolio Life: Designing Career Security Beyond One Job

45 min
Mar 13, 2026 3:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)

In this video

What you'll learn

How Product and UX Leaders Are Designing Portfolio Careers

Many are intentionally expanding their work across consulting, teaching, advisory roles, and strategic projects.

Why “One Job = Security” No Longer Works

AI is reshaping industries. Layoffs are normal. Titles don’t guarantee stability. We will cover what to build instead.

How to Design a Portfolio Career Without Huge Pivots

You don’t need to quit your job or have it all figured out. You’ll see how to identify 2–3 aligned income paths to test.

The Only You Reinvention Framework

Clarify your Zone of Genius, translate your strengths into economic value, and design a sustainable mix of work.

Why this topic matters

Across product, UX, and technology leadership roles, many are discovering that the traditional career model no longer provides long-term security. Experienced professionals are now designing portfolio careers: a mix of roles, projects, and revenue streams that create flexibility and continued professional growth. This session introduces a framework for thinking about career security differently.

You'll learn from

Christine Perfetti

Christine Perfetti

CEO, Lift Up Connections [Ex-GoFundMe, TuneIn, Acquia, Carbonite]

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