Larry Pelty🇺🇸

About Larry Pelty

Sr. Principal Product Designer at Smartsheet

I’m a product design leader specializing in AI-driven B2B SaaS. Over 25 years, I’ve evolved from visual design into UX and product design leadership—leading global teams, delivering 0→1 innovations, scaling design systems, and guiding organizations through M&A and post-acquisition integration. Currently, I lead multi-product design at Clari, integrating AI to transform enterprise workflows and accelerate business impact. I’m passionate about mentoring designers who want to grow from execution to influence—blending design craft, systems thinking, and strategic leadership to drive meaningful outcomes.

Expertise

Sessions with Larry Pelty

• Mentorship Session (Weekly for 1 month) (30 min): General mentorship
• Mentorship (Bi-weekly for 3 months) (30 min): General mentorship
• Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“I had an outstanding session with Larry. I really appreciated his thoughtful perspective on the future of design, the evolution of IC and leadership roles, and how AI may reshape the way teams work. He was open, candid, and generous in sharing his real-world experience. This was one of those mentoring conversations that genuinely shifted how I think about my own career.”

“I had an outstanding experience with Larry! He provided invaluable insights on thinking strategically as a designer and offered guidance on identifying strong leadership during interviews. His communication style made the session both enjoyable and informative.”

“Larry is approachable and sincere. He shares professional insights through real stories that make complex ideas easy to grasp. When he reviewed my portfolio, his feedback was clear, actionable, and grounded in experience. Now he’s helping me shape my career plan with active listening and a genuine effort to understand who I am.”