Naveen Rajadhyaksha

What I'm Doing Now

Last updated July 2026

1. I'm a lead product designer at Lyra Health. I own design for registration, accounts, and health plan integrations. In 2026, I led two new offerings for our centers of excellence — Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Neuropsych Testing will launch in 2027. In short, I spend my days making employer-provided mental healthcare easier to access.
2. I've also worked as a designer at Navan, USAA, ConsenSys, and IBM. For seven years, I co-ran a strategy consulting company. We worked with clients like Microsoft, The World Bank, The Nature Conservancy, Mars, and Ancestry.
3. Lately, I've been learning local SEO and Google Business Pages. I use it to help small businesses get more customers online. Here's a list of clients I've built and kept up websites for:
   • Edelweiss Autowerks — a Porsche repair shop in Madison, WI
   • Leblon Fitness Club — a boutique gym in River North, Chicago
   • Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — a premier jiu-jitsu academy in Bucktown, Chicago
   • Jordan Speech-Language Therapy — a Chicago clinic focused on communication and feeding therapy
   • Chicago Therapy Corner — a pediatric therapy office in Avondale, Chicago
   • Backstrom Acupuncture — a holistic wellness clinic in Ravenswood, Chicago
   • CrestlineUSA — a land-buying service with a focus on 0% financing
   • Chicago Rebuild Collective — a historic Chicago home remodeling company
   • Chicago Rentals — a busy real estate rentals company serving Chicago's most popular neighborhoods
   For my clients, I've boosted leads by almost 700%. I've taken sites from a few hundred visitors a year to thousands a month.
4. I live in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. I love walking around Chicago's Northside and finding new places to eat ice cream — some favorites are Pretty Cool and Teddy's. I've worked remote for most of my career. My focus has always been product design, workshop facilitation, and strategy.
5. I'm active in the design community. Early in my career, people were generous with their time, and I try to do the same for younger designers. While I want to share what I've learned, I most enjoy listening to what they're hoping to achieve. Last year, I spoke at my alma mater's UX Days Conference about what it means to put the "product" in "product designer." I wanted to show new designers that being a great business collaborator is a superpower. You can view the slides here.
6. In fall 2025, we bought a second property in Michigan City, Indiana, to turn into a short-term rental. We spent the whole winter renovating it. I even bought a pickup truck! Our biggest lesson: study the market to find your niche. We designed and furnished the space with young families in mind — guests love the small touches, like a high chair, a pack-n-play, a white noise machine, and outdoor games. We recently earned Superhost status on Airbnb. That feels awesome!
7. I'm deepening my knowledge of real estate financing. Most people buy a house and treat it like a savings account, hoping it appreciates someday. I've learned that real estate investing takes more financial know-how. I've been reading about how to use HELOCs to grow a real estate portfolio. Two resources I've found helpful: The Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and in-person meetups. Our goal is to use these strategies to buy a third property next year.