Majid Hashmi

Digital Growth & UX Strategy Consultant, Speaker & Founder

I help leaders, founders, and businesses grow beyond borders through digital growth & UX strategy, localisation, and cross-cultural consulting, empowering teams to connect, build trust, and scale globally with confidence.

About Majid Hashmi

Majid Hashmi is a Digital Growth & UX Strategy Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of Bridging Connect Ltd, a UK-based tech consultancy company supporting businesses expanding across global markets.

With a background in nearly a decade of experience in UX, product design, and digital strategy, Majid works closely with founders and leadership teams to design market-ready digital experiences, align messaging across cultures, and build scalable growth strategies.

He has collaborated with international brands, spoken at global startup and innovation events, and regularly shares insights on cross-cultural business through talks, workshops, and his podcast.

Founder/CEO

Founder & CEO of Bridging Connect, a UK-based tech and digital consultancy helping companies expand globally through Digital, Expansion, and AI.

https://bridgingconnect.com/

AI Product Founder (In Development)

Building a multilingual AI platform (Bridging Connect AI) focused on global networking, matchmaking, and cross-border collaboration.

https://bridgingconnect.com/ai

Podcast Host

Host of a Bridging Talks, global podcast featuring founders and leaders sharing cross-cultural and international growth insights.

https://bridgingconnect.com/podcast

International Client Work – LG H&H (UK)

Delivered localisation and digital strategy support project for a global consumer brand in the UK.

https://www.lghnh.co.uk/

UX & Digital Strategy Consultant (SaaS & Startups)

Advised startups and scale-ups on UX, product positioning, and website architecture for global audiences.

Venture Cafe London Speaker

Guest speaker at Venture Café London.

https://venturecafelondon.org/speakers/majid-hashmi/

https://venturecafelondon.org/sessions/main-stage-talk-startup-without-borders-building-a-cross-cultural-team-on-a-b/

Venture Cafe Tokyo Speaker

Guest speaker at Venture Café Tokyo.

https://venturecafetokyo.org/speakers/majid-hashmi/

Produck Podcast Guest

Featured interview: “How a UX Designer Is Connecting Professionals Across Continents”

A deep conversation on cross-cultural business, UX, and building Bridging Connect AI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGCNpL-C6K8

Featured Founder Interview – Paul Roberts

Profiled by Japan-based tech recruiter Paul Roberts in his founder interview series, discussing UX, international career development, and the vision behind Bridging Connect.

https://paulroberts.jp/profile-31-majid-hashmi-founder-of-bridging-connect/

Selected Startup – Pitch 2 Tokyo (Global Round)

Selected to pitch Bridging Connect at Pitch 2 Tokyo (Global Round) through Venture Café Tokyo, presenting a cross-border startup vision to an international audience.

https://venturecafetokyo.org/sessions/pitch2tokyo-regional-round-tokyo-2026/

https://bridgingconnect.com/my-pitch-at-venture-cafe-tokyo-pitch2tokyo-2026-regional-round/

Participant – Shibuya Digital Nomad Program (Tokyo)

Selected participant in Shibuya’s Digital Nomad Programme initiative, engaging with Tokyo’s startup ecosystem and global founders.

https://bridgingconnect.com/week-2-in-tokyo-progress-highlights/

What I Help With

Digital Growth Strategy For Global Products

Helping businesses define clear digital strategies that support international growth, from positioning to execution. Focused on building products that work across markets, not just one region.

UX Strategy For Global Products

Designing user experiences that respect cultural context, usability expectations, and local behaviour. Ensuring products feel intuitive and trustworthy in every market they serve.

Market Entry & Localisation Strategy

Supporting companies as they enter new markets with clarity, structure, and cultural understanding. From messaging and UX to go-to-market decisions that reduce risk and confusion.

Cross-Cultural Consulting & Training

Helping teams work better across cultures, languages, and business norms. Practical guidance that improves communication, alignment, and decision-making.

Founder & Leadership Coaching

1:1 coaching for founders and leaders navigating growth, uncertainty, and cross-border challenges. Focused on clarity, decision-making, confidence, and sustainable progress.

Talks, Workshops, and Keynotes

Practical, experience-led sessions on global growth, UX, and cross-cultural business. Designed to inform, inspire, and give audiences tools they can actually apply.

Companies Collaborated With

Why Choose Majid?

Working across borders is rarely just a design or strategy problem, it’s a people, culture, and execution challenge. Majid brings a rare combination of hands-on UX expertise, global business experience, and cross-cultural insight to help organisations move faster and avoid costly mistakes.

Proven Global Experience

Founder of Bridging Connect Ltd, supporting businesses expanding across international markets
UX & digital strategy experience across the UK, Japan, and East Asia
Background in product design, UX, and digital delivery for global-facing products

Trusted by Brands & Ecosystems

Worked with LG H&H UK on localisation and digital experience
Speaker at Venture Café London and Venture Café Tokyo
Collaborated with Tokyo-based startup and digital nomad programmes
Invited to speak at international startup and innovation events

Recognised Voice in Global Business

Featured on international business and startup podcasts
Host of Bridging Talks, a podcast exploring cross-cultural business, entrepreneurship, and global growth
Regularly shares practical insights through talks, workshops, and content

A Practical, Human Approach

Not theory-led, focused on what actually works in-market
Combines UX thinking with cultural awareness and commercial reality
Works closely with founders and leadership teams, not just slides and reports

Who This Is For

Founders preparing to enter new international markets

Businesses needing UX, digital, or localisation expertise

Teams navigating cross-cultural collaboration

Organisations looking for speakers, trainers, or workshop facilitators

Global Marketing Manager UK

“Effective Digital Redesign & Localisation Support"

“Bridging Connect Digital supported us with a digital design and localisation project for the UK market. Their understanding of both brand consistency and local market expectations helped us approach the project with clarity and confidence.”

10/06/2025

Bruce Compton

CEO

"Clear UX Direction That Drove Real Improvements"

"Bridging Connect Digital did a detailed and insightful UX analysis of our website, helping us identify critical areas for improvement. Their expertise in user experience and design thinking gave us a clear roadmap to optimize our landing page site for better engagement and conversions. If you need expert UI/UX guidance, I’d highly recommend working with them."

1 year ago