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Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Will Newton, Principal Product Architect at Amplitude—and one of our most popular past guests—for a follow-up conversation on the fast-evolving world of AI tooling in product design and development.In just a few weeks since our last chat, Amplitude has gone from early AI experimentation to giving Bolt licenses to every designer. Will takes us inside this transition and breaks down how AI is changing design workflows, redefining prototyping, and collapsing traditional linear product development.We also get deep on the concept of taste—what it means to produce high-quality work in a world where the UI layer is increasingly commoditized. Plus, a live Bolt demo, the hidden risks of lazy thinking with AI, and why the future belongs to generalists with strong judgment and taste.If you're a PM, designer, or product leader trying to make sense of the new AI-powered stack, this one's for you.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

¿Puede cualquier persona diseñar su propio agente de inteligencia artificial sin saber programar?En nuestra nueva serie vamos a visitar una a una, todas nuestras invertidas del portfolio de ITNIG junto a Berta Madueño.En este episodio visitamos Latitude, la startup fundada por César Migueláñez y Gerard Clos, que está construyendo una plataforma para diseñar y orquestar agentes de inteligencia artificial sin necesidad de saber programar. Tras varios pivotes y una ronda antes del boom de GPT, ahora están ayudando a empresas a integrar IA generativa en sus procesos con una herramienta que permite testear, evaluar y desplegar modelos a producción.Con clientes como Momentum, que automatiza sus mensajes personalizados para ONGs, y más de 200-300 sign-ups semanales gracias a su estrategia en Reddit y LinkedIn, Latitude se posiciona como una de las startups clave para democratizar el uso de agentes de IA.CANAL DE BERTA @bertamadu  SOBRE ITNIG

With Jess and Sam taking the week off Brit and Dave are joined by two leading voices in venture and tech: Ben Lerer (Managing Partner, Lerer Hippeau) and Morgan Beller (General Partner, NFX; Co-creator of Libra). Together, they dive into the shifting tides of tech, venture, and AI:– OpenAI's next move: A social network?– Venture's broken math– The ‘AI' label inflation, and– Figma's IPO and what it signals for techPlus, Ben and Morgan weigh space travel risks—would you commit to a ticket to Mars?Let us know in the comments below!00:00 Trailer01:16 Guest Intro03:39 VC East Coast scene08:39 Offline from tech10:32 OpenAI social media leak? 15:08 Investing in AI22:59 Like AI companies28:49 Figma's Potentital IPO33:08 LPs and founders are pissed41:52 Pop culture corner: Katy Perry went to space45:02 Humans on Mars by 2040? 46:36 OutroFeaturing: Ben Lerer: https://x.com/benjlererMorgan Beller: https://x.com/bellerWe're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspodConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

Today's show: Jason, Alex, and Lon discuss Figma's surprise IPO filing following its $1B breakup from Adobe, OpenAI's quiet push into social networking through a Sora image-sharing feed, and how sweeping new China tariffs are wreaking havoc on ecommerce companies—impacting jobs, supply chains, and pricing. Plus: the Substack vs. Patreon battle heats up, Lyft expands internationally, and we talk to the founders of Nerd Crawler and Cuts Clothing about how policy decisions ripple through startup land. A packed show with insights founders can't afford to miss.Timestamps:(0:00) Tariffs impact on ecommerce and CPG(2:22) Figma files to go public and Adobe's billion-dollar breakup fee(6:48) IPO market, competition, and Hammerspace's $100 million raise(9:34) Pilot - Visit https://www.pilot.com/twist and get $1,200 off your first year.(11:32) Patreon's new streaming feature and Substack's growth(19:08) Jason's experience with Patreon and Substack apps(19:33) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist(25:58) OpenAI's new social network and Temu's Google Shopping ads shutdown(29:24) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist(37:11) Nerdcrawler's business model and comic book industry economics(42:33) Marketplaces, scaling challenges, and tariff policy impact on startups(47:29) Steven Borrelli's viral tweet on tariffs and administration response(50:26) Effects of tariffs on costs, supply chain, and American manufacturing(57:56) Infrastructure, investment for US production, and potential layoffs(1:02:34) Closing remarks, endorsements, and quality of Cuts clothing(1:04:25) Addressing misconceptions about Asian manufacturing(1:05:00) OpenAI acquisition of Codium and market impact of tariff fears(1:05:52) Critique of tariff policy communication and domestic job creation discussionSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpCheck out:Nerd Crawler: https://nerdcrawler.comCuts: https://www.cutsclothing.com/Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(9:34) Pilot - Visit https://www.pilot.com/twist and get $1,200 off your first year.(19:33) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist(29:24) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

This week, Edward Chechique joins me to discuss rethinking design careers, ditching outdated career advice, and learning how to survive (and thrive) in 2025's chaotic job market. We talk layoffs, AI, content creation, side hustles, and redefining what it means to be a UX pro today.What if your job title doesn't define your career? What if your "career" wasn't the point at all?We were told that if we worked hard, got good at UX, and built a solid portfolio, we'd be fine. But in 2025, none of that seems to be working. In this episode, I sit down with Edward Chechique to talk about what happens when the traditional path to career success just… stops working.Edward has been laid off, ghosted, and judged by hiring managers who didn't get it. So he stopped waiting. He built his own path—from writing and content creation to launching products and teaching others how to use AI to work smarter. This isn't a fairytale story about becoming a millionaire. It's about regaining your agency and deciding what you want from your career.If you're tired of trying to fit into boxes that never seemed to fit quite right, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting for the industry to come save you—and start building a version of success that actually works for you.Topics:• 02:46 - Redefining Careers in Design• 03:17 - Interview with Edward Chechique• 04:59 - Edward's Journey in Design• 09:10 - Navigating the Job Market• 13:32 - Adapting and Diversifying Skills• 16:24 - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Self-Employment• 27:10 - Challenges and Realities of Self-Employment• 30:38 - Entrepreneurial Upbringing vs. Traditional Employment• 31:55 - Navigating Financial Uncertainty• 33:33 - Saving Strategies and Lifestyle Choices• 38:49 - Cultural Shifts and Economic Impact• 41:42 - Closing ThoughtsHelpful Links:• Connect with Edward on LinkedIn• Watch Edward on YouTube• Follow Edward on Medium---Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wixstudio.com

If LinkedIn is to be believed UX design is a hot mess right now. People are regularly announcing that death of UX, complaining they cannot get jobs and entire companies are abandoning the term UX for product design. Not to mention the fact that AI will supposedly be replacing us all. If you care at all about improving the user experience, this will no doubt feel concerning. It certainly shocked me when I first saw the sheer number of doom and gloom comments.The Real State Of UXBut the more I looked into this the more I realized that this does not represent the reality. In fact the World Economic Forum believe that the UX profession will be one of the fastest growing roles over the next five years. They also identify deep human insight, strategic thinking, and leadership as key skills, all of which are inherent in the roll of UX.So where does this disparity between online sentiment and economic predictions come from? The problem lies in how people choose to define user experience design, and the fact that many fundamentally misunderstand the breadth and depth of the discipline.Many Misunderstand UXFor many, UX design has been largely synonymous with UI design. Sure, a UX designer might spend more time conducting user research and testing, but their primary deliverable is still a user interface.When you have this view of UX it is fair to say that things are dramatically changing at the moment.AI is fundamentally changing the nature of how we interact with technology and we may well see less interactions happen through a traditional user interface.There is a growing number of designers working on products these days and so adopting the title product designer instead makes sense.Add to this the fact that the market is over saturated with bootcamp graduates and it is not surprising that there is a feeling that UX is on the decline.But this really only look at a fraction of the user experience.Jared Spool put it well when he compared it to catering. He says it is like we are seeing a decline in demand for burgers and too many cooks who flip burgers. These burger flippers are worried, but instead of saying that burgers are in decline they are concluding people don't eat out anymore. They are suggesting all restaurants are in trouble, not just burger joints.UX Strategy is the FutureI believe UX design, in its broadest sense, is more in demand than ever before. But it's not just about tactics - it's about strategy. The work goes beyond making Figma files and user interfaces. Instead, it focuses on how organizations work, their culture, how they communicate, and all the ways people interact with them. The user interface is just a small piece of this bigger picture.We Need a New Generation of UX ChampionsThe trouble is few are equipped to fulfill this role. Bootcamps certainly don't teach it and many of those who find themselves in UX leadership roles have been given no training.To change how people see and value UX, we need new generation of leaders. These leaders must know what UX really encompasses and how to make positive changes in their organizations.I Want To Help You And UX EvolveWith all this in mind, I am relaunching my newsletter with a focus on UX strategy and leadership. After working in this field for 30 years and with things as they stand today, I feel this is the perfect time to share what I've learned.My hope is that I can give back to the community and maybe shape the future of UX to be about more than UI design. Realistically I am now in the latter part of my career and so my desire is to help the next generation of UX leaders and advocates.In each issue I am going to take you step-by-step through what true UX looks like and how to impact the entire user experience, not just the user interface.Ultimately the plan is to bring all of this together into a book. However, until then you can subscribe and join me on the journey. You can also signup at anytime in the future and take the email course from the beginning so you don't miss out on what I have covered to that point.My intention is to write this for anybody who cares about the user experience, not just user experience designers. As you will quickly discover, I believe that UX is an organization wide responsibility and that we all impact the experience whatever our role. But, I also want to help UX designers who want to do more than work on interfaces and move into leadership roles.I am hoping you will join me for this journey. For me this is a passion project and an attempt to finally ensure user experience gets the respect it deserves. However, that is only going to work if people like you join me.So, if that sounds good, you can subscribe below today.

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Today's guest is Neil Mehta, founder of Greenoaks Capital. In 2012, aged 27, Neil left D.E. Shaw to start Greenoaks with his friend Benny Peretz. One of their first investments was in Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce company led by founder Bom Kim. Neil was so convinced of Coupang's potential that he invested 40% of their initial $50 million fund into the company—a bet that eventually returned about $8 billion. Over its first 13 years, Greenoaks has backed legendary companies like Figma, Wiz, Carvana, Stripe, Discord, Rippling, and Toast—generating over $13 billion in gross profits with a 33% net IRR. Henry Kravis, one of Neil's early investors, describes him as "extremely disciplined" with "exceptional timing" who has "gone against the tide many times." Greenoaks operates with remarkable concentration: just 55 core companies across nearly $15 billion in assets, managed by only nine investment professionals. Their approach reflects their singular pursuit: finding companies that will become a meaningful part of the S&P 500. In our wide-ranging conversation, Neil shares this mission along with his framework for identifying exceptional founders, his concept of "jaw-dropping customer experiences," and how his grandfather's gun shop in India shaped his appreciation for builders of all kinds. Please enjoy my excellent conversation with Neil Mehta. Neil Mehta's Profile in Colossus Review. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. –  This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:06:32) Connecting Craftsmanship to Career (00:07:45) The Concept of Jaw Dropping Customer Experience (JDCE) (00:09:48) Building a Successful Business: The Coupang Case Study (00:17:26) The Importance of Founders & Business Models (00:30:05) Greenoaks' Unique Approach to Venture Capital (00:37:54) A Memorable Encounter with Henry Kravis (00:40:52) Early Career and Lessons from Hong Kong (00:44:53) The Partnership with Benny (00:50:28) Navigating the Competitive Landscape (00:59:14) High Conviction Investments: TripActions, Rippling, and Carvana (01:07:00) Investment Strategy and Company Evaluation (01:13:23) Adventures in Emerging Markets (01:17:09) Challenges and Lessons Learned (01:26:16) Personal Values and Community Impact (01:32:16) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Neil

Today, I'm talking with Natalia Andreyeva from Infor about AI / ML product management and its application to supply chain software. Natalia is a Senior Director of Product Management for the Nexus AI / ML Solution Portfolio, and she walks us through what is new, and what is not, about designing AI capabilities in B2B software. We also got into why user experience is so critical in data-driven products, and the role of design in ensuring AI produces value. During our chat, Natalia hit on the importance of really nailing down customer needs through solid discovery and the role of product leaders in this non-technical work. We also tackled some of the trickier aspects of designing for GenAI, digital assistants, the need to keep efforts strongly grounded in value creation for customers, and how even the best ML-based predictive analytics need to consider UX and the amount of evidence that customers need to believe the recommendations. During this episode, Natalia emphasizes a huge key to her work's success: keeping customers and users in the loop throughout the product development lifecycle.   Highlights/ Skip to What Natalia does as a Senior Director of Product Management for Infor Nexus (1:13) Who are the people using Infor Nexus Products and what do they accomplish when using them (3:01) Breaking down who makes up Natalia's team (4:15) What role does AI play in Natalia's work? (5:42) How do designers work with Natalia's team? (7:27) The problem that had Natalia rethink the discovery process when working with AI and machine learning applications (10:38) Why Natalia isn't worried about competitors catching up to her team's design work (14:34) How Natalia works with Infor Nexus customers to help them understand the solutions her team is building (23:17) The biggest challenges Natalia faces with building GenAI and machine learning products (27:35) Natalia's four steps to success in building AI products and capabilities (35:03) Where you can find more from Natalia (36:59)   Quotes from Today's Episode “I always launch discovery with customers, in the presence of the UX specialist [our designer]. We do the interviews together, and [regardless of who is facilitating] the goal is to understand the pain points of our customers by listening to how they do their jobs today. We do a series of these interviews and we distill them into the customer needs; the problems we need to really address for the customers. And then we start thinking about how to [address these needs]. Data products are a particular challenge because it's not always that you can easily create a UX that would allow users to realize the value they're searching for from the solution. And even if we can deliver it, consuming that is typically a challenge, too. So, this is where [design becomes really important]. [...] What I found through the years of experience is that it's very difficult to explain to people around you what it is that you're building when you're dealing with a data-driven product. Is it a dashboard? Is it a workboard? They understand the word data, but that's not what we are creating. We are creating the actual experience for the outcome that data will deliver to them indirectly, right? So, that's typically how we work.” - Natalia Andreyeva (7:57) “[When doing discovery for products without AI], we already have ideas for what we want to get out. We know that there is a space in the market for those solutions to come to life. We just have to understand where. For AI-driven products, it's not only about [the user's] understanding of the problem or the design, it is also about understanding if the data exists and if it's feasible to build the solution to address [the user's] problem. [Data] feasibility is an extremely important piece because it will drive the UX as well.” - Natalia Andreyeva (11:00) “When [the team] discussed the problem, it sounded like a simple calculation that needed to be created [for users]. In reality, it was an entire process of thinking of multiple people in the chain [of command] to understand whether or not a medical product was safe to be consumed. That's the outcome we needed to produce, and when we finally did, we actually celebrated with our customers and with our designers. It was one of the most difficult things that we had to design. So why did this problem actually get solved, and why we were the ones who solved it? It's because we took the time to understand the current user experience through [our customer] interviews. We connected the dots and translated it all into a visual solution. We would never be able to do that without the proper UX and design in that place for the data.” - Natalia Andreyeva (13:26) “Everybody is pressured to come up with a strategy [for AI] or explain how AI is being incorporated into their solutions and platform, but it is still essential for all of my peers in product management to focus on the value [we're] creating for customers. You cannot bypass discovery. Discovery is the essential portion where you have to spend time with your customers, champions, advisors, and their leads, but especially users who are doing this [supply chain] job every single day—so we understand where the pain point really is for them, we solve that pain, and we solve it with our design team as a partner, so that solution can surface value. ” - Natalia Andreyeva (22:18) “GenAI is a new field and new technology. It's evolving quickly, and nobody really knows how to properly adapt or drive the adoption of AI solutions. The speed of innovation [in the AI field] is a challenge for everybody. People who work on the frontlines (i.e. product, engineering teams), have to stay way ahead of the market. Meanwhile, customers who are going to be using these [AI] solutions are not going to trust the [initial] outcomes. It's going to take some time for people to become comfortable with them. But it doesn't mean that your solution is bad or didn't find the market fit. It's just not time for your [solution] yet. Educating our users on the value of the solution is also part of that challenge, and [designers] have to be very careful that solutions are accessible. Users do not adopt intimidating solutions.” - Natalia Andreyeva (27:51) “First, discovery—where we search for the problems. From my experience, [discovery] works better if you're very structured. I always provide [a customer] with an outline of what needs to happen so it's not a secret. Then, do the prototyping phase and keep the customer engaged so they can see the quick outcomes of those prototypes. This is where you also have to really include the feasibility of the data if you're building an AI solution, right? [Prototyping] can be short or long, but you need to keep the customer engaged throughout that phase so they see quick outcomes. Keep on validating this conceptually, you know, on the napkin, in Figma, it doesn't really matter; you have to keep on keeping them engaged. Then, once you validate it works and the customer likes it, then build. Don't really go into the deep development work until you know [all of this!] When you do build, create a beta solution. It only has to work so much to prove the value. Then, run the pilot, and if it's successful, build the MVP, then launch. It's simple, but it is a lot of work, and you have to keep your customers really engaged through all of those phases. If something doesn't work [along the way], try to pivot early enough so you still have a viable product at the end.” - Natalia Andreyeva (35:03)   Links Natalia's LinkedIn

Flexport was a breakout success—reimagining global trade with tech at its core. But when the freight market cooled and efficiency overtook service, things started to unravel. Founder Ryan Petersen stepped aside, handing the CEO role to former Amazon exec Dave Clark. Months later, he was back at the helm.In this episode, Ryan explains what went wrong, how he's rebuilding Flexport—cutting $300M in costs, restoring customer focus—and why promoting from within beats chasing outside stars. He also weighs in on Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for the future of global trade.Chapters: 00:00 Trailer00:31 Introduction02:07 Meeting smart people, seeing the world03:40 Eroded margins09:52 Charismatic and overconfident15:32 Not an overnight decision20:08 The founder has returned23:10 Redoing the hiring26:38 No substitute for passion31:00 Working for and with my brother37:28 Working with forwarders42:14 Being a founder can be lonely47:49 Life's work54:06 The right person for the job1:00:55 19 countries1:04:57 Blowing people up1:07:24 Work and being a good dad1:08:34 Not doing it for money and loving money1:17:52 Import and export tariffs1:22:57 De minimis1:25:54 Panama and the Suez Canal1:36:50 Going public1:42:24 Who Flexport is Hiring 1:42:42 What "grit" means to Ryan1:43:06 OutroMentioned in this episode: Founders Fund, Amazon, Toyota Motor Corporation, Slack, Brex, Pedro Franceschi, Henrique Dubugras, United States Customs and Border Protection, ImportGenius, Michael Kanko, Y Combinator, Paul Graham, Intel Corporation, Shopify, Geely Holding (Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.), The Volvo Group, Intuit TurboTax, David Petersen, BuildZoom, TechCrunch, Google, Figma, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Jimmy Carter, Panama Canal Authority, United States Navy, Coinbase, Uber, AirbnbLinks:Connect with RyanXLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

Guillermo Rauch is the founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 (one of the most popular AI app building tools), and the mind behind foundational JavaScript frameworks like Next.js and Socket.io. An open source pioneer and legendary engineer, Guillermo has built tools that power some of the internet's most innovative products, including Midjourney, Grok, and Notion. His mission is to democratize product creation, expanding the pool of potential builders from 5 million developers to over 100 million people worldwide. In this episode, you'll learn:1. How AI will radically speed up product development—and the three critical skills PMs and engineers should master now to stay ahead2. Why the future of building apps is shifting toward prompts instead of code, and how that affects traditional product teams3. Specific ways to improve your design “taste,” plus practical tips to consistently create beautiful, user-loved products4. How Guillermo built a powerful app in under two hours for $20 (while flying and using plane Wi-Fi) that would normally take weeks and thousands of dollars in engineering time5. The exact strategies Vercel uses internally to leverage AI tools like v0 and Cursor, enabling their team of 600 to ship faster and better than ever before6. Guillermo's actionable advice on increasing your product quality through rapid iteration, real-world user feedback, and creating intentional “exposure hours” for your team—Brought to you by:• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Vanta — Automate compliance. Simplify security• LinkedIn Ads—Reach professionals and drive results for your business—Where to find Guillermo Rauch:• X: https://x.com/rauchg• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rauchg/• Website: https://rauchg.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Guillermo Rauch(04:43) v0's mission(07:03) The impact and growth of v0(15:54) The future of product development with AI(19:05) Empowering engineers and product builders(24:01) Skills for the future: coding, math, and eloquence(35:05) v0 in action: real-world applications(36:40) Tips for using v0 effectively(45:46) Core skills for building AI apps(49:44) Live demo(59:45) Understanding how AI thinks(01:04:35) AI integration and future prospects(01:07:22) Building taste(01:13:43) Limitations of v0(01:16:54) Improving the design of your product(01:20:09) The secret to product quality(01:22:35) Vercel's AI-driven development(01:25:43) Guillermo's vision for the future—Referenced:• v0: https://v0.dev/• Vercel: https://vercel.com/• GitHub: https://github.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Next.js Framework: https://nextjs.org/• Claude: https://claude.ai/new• Grok: https://x.ai/• Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com• SocketIO: https://socket.io/• Notion's lost years, its near collapse during Covid, staying small to move fast, the joy and suffering of building horizontal, more | Ivan Zhao (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-notion-ivan-zhao• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Automattic: https://automattic.com/• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder & CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• v0 Community: https://v0.dev/chat/community• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Git Commit: https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/saving-changes/git-commit• What are Artifacts and how do I use them?: https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them• Design Engineering at Vercel: https://vercel.com/blog/design-engineering-at-vercel• CSS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSS• Tailwind: https://tailwindcss.com/• Wordcel / Shape Rotator / Mathcel: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/wordcel-shape-rotator-mathcel• Steve Jobs's Ultimate Lesson for Companies: https://hbr.org/2011/08/steve-jobss-ultimate-lesson-fo• Bloom Hackathon: https://bloom.build/• Expenses Should Do Themselves | Saquon Barkley x Ramp (Super Bowl Ad): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Tgsy7D0Jg• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• JavaScript: https://www.javascript.com/• React: https://react.dev/• Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com/• Leaflet: https://leafletjs.com/• Escape hatches: https://react.dev/learn/escape-hatches• Supreme: https://supreme.com/• Shadcn: https://ui.shadcn.com/• Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/• Fortune: https://fortune.com/• Semafor: https://www.semafor.com/• AI SDK: https://sdk.vercel.ai/• DeepSeek: https://www.deepseek.com/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Vercel templates: https://vercel.com/templates• GC AI: https://getgc.ai/• OpenEvidence: https://www.openevidence.com/• Paris Fashion Week: https://www.fhcm.paris/en/paris-fashion-week• Guillermo's post on X about making great products: https://x.com/rauchg/status/1887314115066274254• Everybody Can Cook billboard: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/evilrabbit_activity-7242975574242037760-uRW9/• Ratatouille: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Runway CEO and co-founder Siqi Chen shares how his team used a waitlist not just to build hype, but to engineer smarter growth. In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Siqi breaks down how Runway strategically kept customers in a holding pattern to gather feedback, qualify demand, and refine product-market fit. We also talk about: How to build trust with early users through transparency Using scarcity and access control as GTM levers Why financial planning should be accessible to everyone on the team What most founders get wrong about burn rate and cash flow Whether you're in the early stages or prepping for launch, this episode offers a masterclass in thoughtful, tactical go-to-market execution. RUNTIME 39:46 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:49) “ What if somebody worked on a Figma for finance?” (5:48) “ You have to understand what are the different levers of the machine, and how the machine works.” (8:50) Why Runway represents a cultural shift in corporate transparency. (11:51) How much financial literacy should founders try to foster across their organizations?  (14:48) How much runway should a startup aim for? (18:39) How Runway's waitlist fed directly into its GTM strategy. (21:36) The  ”very simple motivation” behind creating the waitlist. (24:35) The “negging trick” that makes sales prospects want to buy your product. (26:37) “ Your early customers join you for very different and specific reasons.” (28:55) “ Our first website, we didn't even really talk about the product.” (30:23) After opening up the waitlist, “ nothing really changed — we were doing outbound sales already.” (34:17) “People who are really motivated by your purpose and mission are willing to give you a lot more leeway.” (36:42) What the next five years could look like for Runway. (38:07) The one question Siqi would ask a CEO if he was interviewing at an early-stage startup.  LINKS Siqi Chen Runway Runway lands $27.5M to streamline financial planning for businesses As Not Seen on TV, Pete Wells, NYT Restaurant Review, 11/13/12 SUBSCRIBE

Send us a textIn this groundbreaking episode of UX for AI, Adam, a veteran UX designer and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, shares his journey of leveraging AI to transition from traditional design workflows to building a full-scale LinkedIn competitor—entirely on his own. The discussion dives deep into the seismic shifts happening in the UX/UI landscape as AI tools like Cursor, Claude, and Builder.IO empower designers to take on development roles, blurring the lines between design and engineering.Adam begins by outlining his ambitious B150 project: a professional social network combining the best of LinkedIn and Reddit, built almost entirely with AI-assisted coding. He reveals how AI has enabled him to overcome technical barriers, allowing him to prototype, iterate, and even pivot rapidly—something that would have required a full engineering team just a year ago. Key to his workflow is the integration of design tools like Figma with AI-powered development environments, where plugins like Builder.IO translate designs directly into React code, while tools like Neon DB handle backend infrastructure seamlessly.The conversation explores critical lessons for designers navigating this new paradigm:The Rise of the "Multi-Tool Designer": Adam argues that UX professionals must now embrace coding (or "vibe coding" with AI) to stay relevant, as companies increasingly consolidate roles. He shares how his hybrid skills in design, product strategy, and AI-aided development have let him operate as a "team of one."AI-Driven Workflows: From generating database schemas with ChatGPT to styling components using Tailwind and Radix, Adam breaks down his stack and demonstrates how AI accelerates tasks like authentication (NextAuth), component libraries, and even dark-mode implementations.The Pitfalls and Power of AI: While AI tools like Cursor (his preferred alternative to GitHub Copilot) dramatically speed up development, Adam emphasizes that foundational UX thinking—user flows, accessibility, and design systems—still requires human oversight. He recounts rebuilding his entire app from scratch after a hardware failure, stressing the importance of Git hygiene.Host Behrad and the audience probe Adam on the future of UX careers, with questions like: Should new designers learn to code? How is AI reshaping job expectations? Adam's answer is optimistic but pragmatic: UX is evolving, not disappearing. Designers who augment their craft with AI and development skills will thrive as "CEOs of the future," capable of owning products end-to-end.Packed with actionable insights—from Figma-to-code plugins to database best practices—this episode is a masterclass for designers ready to harness AI and redefine their role in the tech ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, Adam's story proves that with curiosity and the right tools, the gap between design and development has never been smaller.Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/behradmirafshar/This podcast is made by Bonanza Studios, Germany's Premier Digital Design Studio:https://www.bonanza-studios.com/

Kevin Weil is the chief product officer at OpenAI, where he oversees the development of ChatGPT, enterprise products, and the OpenAI API. Prior to OpenAI, Kevin was head of product at Twitter, Instagram, and Planet, and was instrumental in the development of the Libra (later Novi) cryptocurrency project at Facebook.In this episode, you'll learn:1. How OpenAI structures its product teams and maintains agility while developing cutting-edge AI2. The power of model ensembles—using multiple specialized models together like a company of humans with different skills3. Why writing effective evals (AI evaluation tests) is becoming a critical skill for product managers4. The surprisingly enduring value of chat as an interface for AI, despite predictions of its obsolescence5. How “vibe coding” is changing how companies operate6. What OpenAI looks for when hiring product managers (hint: high agency and comfort with ambiguity)7. “Model maximalism” and why today's AI is the worst you'll ever use again8. Practical prompting techniques that improve AI interactions, including example-based prompting—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Where to find Kevin Weil:• X: https://x.com/kevinweil• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinweil/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Kevin's background(04:06) OpenAI's new image model(06:52) The role of chief product officer at OpenAI(10:18) His recruitment story and joining OpenAI(17:20) The importance of evals in AI(24:59) Shipping quickly and consistently(28:34) Product reviews and iterative deployment(39:35) Chat as an interface for AI(43:59) Collaboration between researchers and product teams(46:41) Hiring product managers at OpenAI(48:45) Embracing ambiguity in product management(51:41) The role of AI in product teams(53:21) Vibe coding and AI prototyping(55:55) The future of product teams and fine-tuned models(01:04:36) AI in education(01:06:42) Optimism and concerns about AI's future(01:16:37) Reflections on the Libra project(01:20:37) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• OpenAI: https://openai.com/• The AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Trend, Explained: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/03/27/the-ai-generated-studio-ghibli-trend-explained/• Introducing 4o Image Generation: https://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/• Waymo: https://waymo.com/• X: https://x.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/• Planet: https://www.planet.com/• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• A conversation with OpenAI's CPO Kevin Weil, Anthropic's CPO Mike Krieger, and Sarah Guo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxkvVZua28k• OpenAI evals: https://github.com/openai/evals• Deep Research: https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/• Ev Williams on X: https://x.com/ev• OpenAI API: https://platform.openai.com/docs/overview• Dwight Eisenhower quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/dwight_d_eisenhower_164720• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder & CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• StackBlitz: https://stackblitz.com/• Claude 3.5 Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/• Four-minute mile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-minute_mile• Chad: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-3F100ZiIe-chad-open-a-i• Dario Amodei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Julia Villagra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliavillagra/• Andrej Karpathy on X: https://x.com/karpathy• Silicon Valley CEO says ‘vibe coding' lets 10 engineers do the work of 100—here's how to use it: https://fortune.com/2025/03/26/silicon-valley-ceo-says-vibe-coding-lets-10-engineers-do-the-work-of-100-heres-how-to-use-it/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Windsurf: https://codeium.com/windsurf• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Patrick Srail on X: https://x.com/patricksrail• Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/• CK-12 Education: https://www.ck12.org/• Sora: https://openai.com/sora/• Sam Altman's post on X about creative writing: https://x.com/sama/status/1899535387435086115• Diem (formerly known as Libra): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diem_(digital_currency)• Novi: https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/welcome-to-novi/• David Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmarcus/• Peter Zeihan on X: https://x.com/PeterZeihan• The Wheel of Time on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Time-Season-1/dp/B09F59CZ7R• Top Gun: Maverick on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Gun-Maverick-Joseph-Kosinski/dp/B0DM2LYL8G• Thinking like a gardener not a builder, organizing teams like slime mold, the adjacent possible, and other unconventional product advice | Alex Komoroske (Stripe, Google): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/unconventional-product-advice-alex-komoroske• MySQL: https://www.mysql.com/—Recommended books:• Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/059371671X• The Accidental Superpower: Ten Years On: https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Superpower-Ten-Years/dp/1538767341• Cable Cowboy: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Cowboy-Malone-Modern-Business/dp/047170637X—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Discover how Stefon Towler's 5/15/5 framework transforms stakeholder relationships by understanding what truly drives decisions. Learn a systematic approach to uncovering stakeholder priorities and crafting messages that resonate with decision-makers at every level.What if you could predict exactly how your stakeholders would respond to your ideas before you even present them?Stefon Towler brings deep insight into the psychology of stakeholder decision-making, revealing how understanding their true priorities can transform resistance into support. His practical approach helps teams move beyond surface-level presentations to create genuine alignment with stakeholder needs.Throughout our conversation, Stefon breaks down how his 5/15/5 framework helps teams understand the real motivations driving stakeholder decisions. He shares examples of how teams have used this approach to transform their relationships with executives, product managers, and cross-functional partners.Whether you're trying to influence process changes or secure buy-in for major initiatives, this episode provides actionable strategies for understanding and aligning with stakeholder priorities. Listen now to learn how to move beyond presentations and start creating true stakeholder partnerships.Topics:• 04:17 – Stefan's Journey and the 5-15-5 Framework• 07:09 – Applying the 5-15-5 Framework• 11:50 – Finding the Right People for Insights• 18:42 – Identifying Patterns and Crafting Messages• 33:53 – Reaching Out on LinkedIn: A Journey to Mentorship• 34:56 – The Importance of Providing Value in Networking• 36:30 – Improving the QA Process for UX Design• 38:43 – Identifying Key Players and Crafting a Guide• 48:33 – Iterating and Testing Messages• 51:03 – Common Pitfalls and TipsHelpful Links:• Connect with Stefon on LinkedIn• Insight & INNOVATE---Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wixstudio.com

With deals from LinkedIn, Figma, and a Fortune 100 giant, Kelsey Willock's startup Aura Finance is off to a strong start. But will early traction be enough to justify a steep valuation in a competitive space? This is The Pitch for Aura Finance. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Jenny Fielding and Kate McAndrew. ... Watch Kelsey's pitch on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our public email newsletter: insider.thepitch.show Join our private investor community on Substack: thepitch.fund Register for the Season 13 Finale Watch Party: pitch.show/party *Disclaimer: No offer to invest in Aura Finance is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today's show. The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today's episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WordPress news from the last week with Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Tammie Lister, Tim Nash. We discuss a variety of WordPress topics. Michelle launches a new events-focused podcast with Bob WP, and starts a weekly series of talks at Post Status. We explore potential alternatives to Figma, Automattic's recent workforce restructuring, and the implications of a reduced WordPress release cadence. We also cover upcoming events like Press Conf and the Page Builder Summit, and discuss the challenges of engaging Gen Z with WordPress, highlighting the need for modern design and effective communication.

As much as image generation is fun, the power of GenAI is prediction. The technology operates very similarly to people you might meet: * Some people have studied and are experts in a single topic for a decade. They're experts in that topic and can easily infer, correct, and complete tasks. They're unreliable for everything else.* Some people are generally knowledgeable and have a good understanding of many topics. They aren't experts but can reliably assist you in many ways. But they'll also be wrong sometimes.OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.— are highly knowledgeable in almost every topic. That's the result of being trained on all accessible information online, data they've licensed, plus data they've allegedly stolen. AI products built on these frontier models are immediately powerful for completing any task. But if you build a point solution on proprietary data explicitly trained on a narrow topic, it can achieve an expert level. That was the focus of our conversation with Tyler Hochman, the Founder and CEO of FORE Enterprise. We discussed unlocking AI's predictive power by focusing on expensive and repeating problems. How any business or founder can leverage and/or specialized data sets to train AI models to deliver powerful prediction capabilities.Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTubeHe's built AI-powered software to predict when employees may leave their jobs, offer fashion advice, and help professional sports teams improve performance. This video explains how to train your model using Figma files.This conversation highlights how important your first party will become. This data includes more than just your customer data; it should include documenting workflows, quantifying initiatives, and developing a matrix of your offerings/capabilities. Anything repeatable must be quantified as a learning tool.Example of a data collection strategy for AI trainingWhen OpenAI launched a new image generation feature in ChatGPT, everyone jumped on it. AI-generated images infested our feeds in the Studio Ghibli style. These images sparked a lot of worthy debate about copyright infringement, which added to the ethical concerns about how OpenAI trains its model. A recent study highlighted evidence that ChatGPT is trained on copyrighted works.Given that AI models are running out of data to consume, they need to find clever ways to access a new data set. Enter ChatGPT's image generation tool and Ghibli craze. Millions of people have been feeding their photos into the model, giving it access to an entire universe of new training data to improve the quality of its image generation capabilities. Lesson: Collecting user-generated content can provide your custom model with access to training data that was never possible before. This holds true whether your product is a document scanner, video generator, accounting software, run tracking app, or anything else. As we move into the next phase of AI model evolution, the data you have access to might become your best competitive moat. Thus, businesses with access to ethically sourced content from their communities and customers have an advantage.Thanks for reading Design of AI: Strategies for Product Teams & Agencies! Future of AI-powered workforcesYesterday, LinkedIn exploded with screenshots of an internal memo sent by Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke to teams. It marks the most public evidence that AI is moving from a toy we experiment with to a critical skill that you'll be scored in your next performance review.The data backs up that AI adoption is surging within workplaces. A study by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania collected data on which use cases AI is most used for. The report highlighted use cases that every business and employees rely on daily or weekly. Not so long ago, employees secretly used AI at work. The year-over-year data indicate that AI products are becoming adopted at an organizational level.AI's impact on our lives will be dramatic & potentially dystopianStanford's 2025 AI Index Report offers metrics demonstrating the significant leaps forward AI has made across performance and usage metrics. The technology has already surpassed human baseline performance on many measures. And the technology's predictive capabilities are showcased in how effective LLM's performance in clinical diagnosis. It points to a future where every one of us —physicians, educators, factory workers, and beyond— will rely on AI to make more informed decisions. MUST READ: Futures essay about future of superintelligenceThe AI 2027 essay, written by researchers and journalists, examines the question of what happens on a global level as we approach AI superintelligence. A long and worthy read, it illustrates that we are much closer to superintelligence than the public may believe and that the snowball effects of achieving it are massive. They predict dystopian outcomes unless the world unifies around regulations and safety guidelines.If their predictions are true, we're being distracted by the table stakes of Ghibli image generation and coding tasks. This technology will utterly transform our personal and professional lives. It will give governments immense power over one another. And it will open Pandora's box of dreams and nightmares.If you need to chat through the implications of these predictions, email us info@designof.ai. We'll definitely discuss this in detail in our upcoming episode with the authors of the AI Con book and hosts of the Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 podcast.Podcast recommendation: The Most Interesting Thing in A.I.The Atlantic's Nicholos Thompson started an amazing podcast showcasing strategic topics about AI.Listen to the Andrew Ng episode. It dives into important topics about the future of frontier models and the implications of running out of training data (if it happens). Thanks for reading Design of AI: Strategies for Product Teams & Agencies! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designofai.substack.com

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Amit Godbole is the founder of ProdSquad, dedicated to simplifying e-commerce technology through improved product management practices. He serves as a fractional chief product officer at FCI CCM and coordinates regional product tank events with Mind the Product, a leading networking organization for product managers. In this episode, Amit discusses the importance of pricing in product management and how it can significantly impact a company's success. He shares insights on how product managers can leverage pricing strategies to enhance value for customers and drive revenue. Amit emphasizes the need for product managers to take ownership of pricing decisions, especially in the SaaS industry, and highlights the value of understanding customer needs and market dynamics.   Why you have to check out today's podcast: Discover how product managers can influence pricing strategies to drive business success.  Learn about the evolving role of pricing in product management and why it should be a core focus.  Gain insights on how to articulate value in terms of revenue, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.    “Discounting typically means you do not value your product, your services, as much as your client does. So, discount should not be part of the strategy.” – Amit Godbole   Topics Covered: 01:55 – Amit's unexpected journey into pricing  03:37 – The traditional view of product management and its evolution  04:55 – The importance of pricing in SaaS and B2B companies  05:54 – How product managers can experiment with pricing strategies  07:33 – The significance of understanding customer value and willingness to pay  09:30 – The role of pricing pages in B2B and B2C contexts  11:23 – Strategies for creating effective pricing pages that communicate value  12:34 – The impact of subscription models on pricing strategies  14:50 – The importance of honesty in pricing and customer communication 19:12 – Value-based to context driven pricing 24:19 – Amit's best pricing advice for product managers 25:10 – Mark's advice to new pricing analyst   Key Takeaways: “Pricing, revenue, and commercial aspects were the biggest levers somebody could pull in to get a product to the success they want.” – Amit Godbole “Product management professionals must understand that value has to be tied to revenue, or a dollar value, because that's the real value you can create.” – Amit Godbole “More companies need to be honest or need to help customers choose the right solution. If that's not right for them, don't upsell that.” – Amit Godbole   People/Resources Mentioned: Mind The Product: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/ Figma: https://www.figma.com/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/   Connect with Amit Godbole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitgodbole   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

In deze aflevering hebben we het over Font Awesome 7, heeft Michele het over ChatGPT 4o image generation en er bespreken we de mogelijke integratie van Flexbox en Grid in CSS voor efficiëntere lay-outs. Ook introduceerde Figma updates zoals FigPals, verbeterde lagenbeheer en toegankelijkheidsfuncties. Michele beoordeelde PenPot, een open-source alternatief voor Figma, dat design en code naadloos integreert. 0:00 - Intro 01:03 - Font Awesome 7 is te pre-orderen - https://fontawesome.com 08:22 - CSS Paint-order property - https://frontendmasters.com/blog/layered-text-headers/ 11:36 - ChatGPT 4o afbeeldingen genereren 20:29 - Flexbox en Grid worden wellicht samengevoegd? - https://webkit.org/blog/16587/item-flow-part-1-a-new-unified-concept-for-layout/ 26:49 - Figma updates - https://www.figma.com/release-notes/ 36:10 - Michele beoordeeld PenPot, het open source Figma alternatief - https://penpot.app/ 47:04 - Aqara U200 slot - https://www.aqara.com/eu/product/smart-lock-u200/ 51:22 - The Remarkable Life of Ibelin - https://www.netflix.com/nl/title/81759420

Lovable has quickly become the go-to way I build my ideas with AI and this week we get to hear from their first designer Nad Chishtie.We go deep into what it takes to succeed as a founding designer and all of the ways AI is shaping modern product teams.Some highlights:Nad's tips for collaborating creatively with AI toolsHow designers can be enablers instead of bottlenecksHow Nad balances Figma with new AI tools like LovableWhy Lovable built and deleted a Figma-like layers panelWhat it's like at the fastest growing startup in European historya lot moreNad mentions one of his favorite AI tools GranolaI talked about Unicorn Studio

This week, I have a candid discussion about the disconnect between UX design education and real-world practice with Joe Natoli. Joe shares insights on why traditional UX education falls short and reveals what it really takes to succeed in corporate environments beyond just following design processes.What if everything you learned about UX design in school was only 40% of what you actually need to succeed in the real world?Joe Natoli brings three decades of experience helping product teams achieve dramatic results through strategic design and UX improvement. In this episode, he tackles the significant disconnect between how UX design is taught and how it's actually practiced in the corporate world. Joe explains that while design schools and bootcamps focus heavily on process and methodology, they often miss the crucial organizational and business aspects that make up about 60% of a UX designer's actual job.Through his work with industry giants like Meta, Google, and various government agencies, Joe has observed that success in UX isn't just about mastering design principles–it's about understanding business goals, building relationships, and navigating complex organizational dynamics. Joe shares practical insights on how designers can move beyond being order-takers to become trusted partners who drive real value for their organizations.This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling frustrated by the gap between UX theory and practice. Joe offers actionable advice on how to succeed in the real world of UX design, where business constraints, organizational politics, and stakeholder management are just as important as user research and interface design.Topics:• 04:13 The Realities of UX Design in the Workplace• 11:06 Understanding Business Goals and Financial Realities• 15:29 - Building Empathy and Trust within Teams• 21:05 - Service Design and Expanding Your Scope• 35:47 - Understanding Responsibility in the Workplace• 37:13 - Navigating Social Media as a Designer• 41:38 - The Reality of UX Work• 44:53 - Introducing the New Edition of the Book• 48:17 - The Importance of Business in UXHelpful Links:• Connect with Joe on LinkedIn• UX 365 Academy• The User Experience Team of One (2nd Edition)---Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠⁠⁠⁠---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wixstudio.com

In this episode, we explore the future of 3D modeling in construction with Timber Barker, CEO / Founder @ Boom Interactive - AI enabled 3D modeling software for everyone.00:00 – 03:09 | The Living Floor PlanTimber shares his mission: transforming flat, static floor plans into editable 3D models anyone can build and use in under an hour—creating a new standard in communication and collaboration.03:10 – 07:14 | Learning from CanvaThe team discusses how platforms like Canva and Figma disrupted creative workflows—and how Timber's company aims to do the same for construction by making 3D modeling accessible to all.07:15 – 10:32 | Facing Industry DenialResistance to change runs deep. Timber and the hosts explore how generational shifts, tools like Minecraft and Roblox, and a new mindset are starting to rewrite the rules in construction tech.10:33 – 14:09 | Building What People NeedTimber offers startup wisdom: don't wait to perfect your product—talk to real users early and often. That approach helped him refine the platform and gain five new customers per week.14:10 – 18:03 | Ending the PDF LoopWhy is the industry still bouncing between 3D models and static PDFs? The conversation turns to creating end-to-end continuity without losing data or time.18:04 – 23:12 | Smarter Schools, Safer SpacesTimber explains how his platform helps schools stay safe with real-time, shareable 3D models that integrate IoT data and floor plan intelligence for first responders.23:13 – 29:18 | Rethinking Site SelectionImagine finding a new office or land, scanning a QR code, and editing a 3D layout on the spot. This use case shows major savings in time, money, and guesswork.29:19 – 35:19 | Communicating With ArchitectsThe software acts as a 3D Slack, helping owners and architects align visions, clarify needs, and reduce delays throughout early design and permitting.35:20 – 44:08 | Data for AI EstimationThey explore how AI could automate layouts, cabling, and cost ranges—if we fix construction's fragmented data problem. Timber's solution might be the key.44:09 – 1:00:53 | The Road AheadThe episode wraps with a look at the future: permitting in 3D, streamlined billion-dollar projects, and how this ecosystem could change the way buildings are built and operated.Go Build Something Awesome!CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partnersFIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn:   / constructionbrospodcast   -Instagram:   / constructionbrospodcast    -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en-Eddie on LinkedIn:   / eddie-c-057b3b11   -Tyler on LinkedIn:   / tylerscottcampbell  If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Steven Fabre, co-founder and CEO of Liveblocks, a company helping product teams seamlessly build collaborative experiences—now with AI copilots in the mix.In this conversation, Steven shares his journey from being a designer at InVision to leading a developer tools company that's rethinking collaboration in the AI era. They talk about how Liveblocks is evolving from enabling human-to-human collaboration to supporting humans and AI working together in real time—and what that means for interface design, trust, and product differentiation.Steven also shares how he's staying ahead of the curve by studying patterns across tools like Figma, Notion, Stripe, and Claude—and how building great developer tools today means thinking about developer experience and end-user UX at the same time.Whether you're a founder, product leader, or designer thinking about how AI might shape your product, this episode offers a grounded and inspiring look at what's coming next.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

On this episode of Run the Numbers we'll cover the state of the private tech markets.* Did Google overpay for Wiz?* Stripe's valuation is (nearly) back up to their COVID high water mark* Plaid shares fall in secondary market* Figma is growing into it's valuation* The Rippling and Deel (hilarious) controversyYou can get this in written form at mostlymetrics.com Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

Pour l'épisode de cette semaine, je reçois Steven Fabre, le CEO et cofondateur de Liveblocks.Liveblocks, c'est une solution qui permet aux éditeurs de logiciels, et en particulier aux SaaS B2B, d'ajouter facilement des fonctionnalités de collaboration en temps réel et d'intelligence artificielle dans leurs produits. Cela inclut les commentaires, les notifications, la présence en temps réel ou encore les éditeurs de texte collaboratifs façon Google Docs ou Figma.Au cours de notre échange, Steven revient sur son parcours, son expérience chez InVision, et la genèse de Liveblocks, née d'un besoin rencontré en interne. On parle du positionnement produit, des briques proposées (présence, collaboration, copilote IA…), du modèle de pricing, de l'approche “best-of-suite”, mais aussi de la stratégie go-to-market et de la transition d'un produit destiné aux développeurs vers une cible plus produit et business.On évoque également sa démarche très proactive aux US : ses allers-retours réguliers à San Francisco, l'organisation de dîners avec clients et prospects, et les avantages d'être “au cœur du réacteur” tech mondial.Vous pouvez suivre Steven sur LinkedIn.Bonne écoute !Mentionnés pendant l'épisode :InVisionFigmaTipTapLexicalGuillaume Moubeche sur YouTubeLivre Positioning d'Al Ries et Jack TroutPour soutenir SaaS Connection en 1 minute⏱ (et 2 secondes) :Abonnez-vous à SaaS Connection sur votre plateforme préférée pour ne rater aucun épisode

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Anneli Scopazzi, CEO and Founder of Boulevard Recruiting. With a background rooted in fast-growth startup environments, Anneli has become an authority on matching world-class talent to the right opportunities—particularly in an era brimming with AI-driven disruption. Expect a compelling conversation about how technology is changing the face of recruiting, the critical importance of upskilling and reskilling in today’s competitive market, and what early-stage ventures need to keep in mind while scaling with AI. KEY TAKEAWAYS We work with early-stage startups, starting with series B but it’s moved down to series C when the market crashed, but we now sit in series A where we’re hoping to scale with those clients for the next couple of years to be the first recruiters on the ground, working very closely with the founders. As the companies start to scale and hire internal recruiters the we’ll work very closely with them too. Covid benefitted us in vary big way as a remote company founded in Q4 2019, I was fiercely committed to working remotely, it was the number one driver of the company, the name Boulevard was chosen because it represents remote work. When Covid happened, everyone had to figure out how to work remotely and now companies are accustomed to it and how it works. AI is something that felt scary for a minute back when ChatGPT was released and there was all this appearance of fast acceleration. But, working in tech, we’ve known this has been going on for years. I wanted to be the first to adopt and work with these early tech companies, you don’t want to be the company that doesn’t survive the extinction event if you can’t work it out. In the recruiting landscape I haven’t seen any amazing AI solutions just yet. There are some things that make us more efficient, but we’re in a bit of a safe space because of the relationship focus, which is really hard to replicate with AI technology. The more exciting thing is working with the AI companies and seeing them get funded massively. It’s an exciting space to be in. BEST MOMENTS ‘I’ve loved the French language and Paris since I was very young and I didn’t want to name my business after myself. What I love about Boulevard is that it’s of French origin but it’s very recognisable around the world.’ ‘What excites me about working with early-stage startups is that you have the ability to do more than you’re qualified to do.’ ‘A lot of my personal growth has been very self-taught. That’s been very liberating and rewarding but also can be very painful at times learning through mistakes.’ ‘There’s a lot of administrative work in recruiting, in-bound applications have surged dramatically in the last couple of years globally. The recruiting tools we’re seeing are sorting through profiles faster and narrowing it down to a shorter list for the human to review.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Anneli Scopazzi is the CEO and Founder of Boulevard Recruiting, a boutique San Francisco-based agency that specializes in matching startups with world-class talent in engineering, product, and beyond. She began her career in accounting before transitioning into recruiting about seven years ago, initially stepping into a 100% commission role at a boutique agency and later being recruited to Palantir. This non-traditional path enabled Anneli to grow quickly in leadership, ultimately becoming Head of Talent at Figma, where she played a key role in tripling the company’s headcount through its Series B and C stages. In September 2019, driven by her passion for connecting people and technology, Anneli founded Boulevard Recruiting—a remote-focused firm that balances expert matching of talent with a flexible work culture for its team members. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website

Learn how strategic writing can transform your decision-making process and save your team from investing in the wrong ideas. Discover Amazon's PRFAQ framework—a powerful framework that helps identify potential failures before they happen.What if you could identify doomed projects before wasting months of effort and resources?This week, I chat with Marcelo Calbucci, an entrepreneur, technologist, and author with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. Marcelo has held key roles at Microsoft and Amazon, and this week, he shares insights about Amazon's powerful PRFAQ framework—a method used to validate products before writing a single line of code.The PRFAQ framework combines a press release and frequently asked questions to help teams think critically about new ideas, articulate their vision, and inspire others. Marcelo explains how this straightforward six-page document helps teams focus on strategy rather than getting lost in tactical details too early. We explore how designers can leverage this framework to become more strategic thinkers and gain that coveted "seat at the table."Whether you're a product manager, designer, or founder, you won't want to miss this conversation about making better product decisions. Listen in to learn how to adapt the PRFAQ framework for your team and avoid costly mistakes before they happen.Topics:• 02:26 – Introducing the PRFAQ Framework• 04:00 – Marcello's Journey in Tech• 05:13 – Understanding the PRFAQ Framework• 10:02 – Writing and Reviewing the PRFAQ• 19:43 – When to Use the PRFAQ Framework• 29:26 – Understanding Different Styles of FAQs• 29:53 – Personal Experiences with PRFAQs• 30:19 – The Impact of PRFAQs on Decision Making• 30:51 – Examples of PRFAQs in Action• 32:09 – Challenges and Realizations in Writing PRFAQs• 36:11 – The Role of Designers in PRFAQs• 45:38 – Using AI in the PRFAQ Process• 49:47 – Common Pitfalls and Tips for PRFAQsHelpful Links:• Connect with Marcello on LinkedIn• Get the PRFAQ book---Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Check out show transcripts⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Check out our website⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠⁠⁠---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠wixstudio.com

Travailler dans un fichier Figma lent est un véritable enfer… mais avec quelques astuces et l'outil natif caché d'optimisation des perfs, on devrait pouvoir s'en sortir !

Rahul Vohra is the founder and CEO of Superhuman. Prior to Superhuman, Rahul founded Rapportive, the first Gmail plug-in to scale to millions of users, which he sold to LinkedIn in 2012. He is also a prominent angel investor, and his fund has invested $50 million in over 120 companies, including Placer, Supabase, Mercury, Zip, ClassDojo, and Writer.What you'll learn:• The unexpected insight about virality Rahul gained from LinkedIn's head of growth.• Why Rahul restructured his entire executive team to spend 60% to 70% of his time on product, design, and marketing instead of the typical CEO responsibilities.• The counterintuitive approach to finding product-market fit using a methodical system inspired by Sean Ellis, and how this algorithmically determines your roadmap.• How manually onboarding every user (Superhuman had 20 full-time people doing this at peak) created superfans and allowed engineers to focus on product rather than onboarding flows.• The “Single Decisive Reason” framework for making better decisions by avoiding collections of weak justifications.• How Superhuman's AI features have evolved to create a truly intelligent email experience that works while you sleep.—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Fundrise Flagship Fund—Invest in $1.1 billion of real estate• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/superhumans-secret-to-success-rahul-vohra—Where to find Rahul Vohra:• X: https://x.com/rahulvohra• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulvohra/• Email: Rahul@superhuman.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Rahul and Superhuman(05:00) The most pivotal moment in Rahul's career(07:01) The secret to virality(11:02) Superhuman's product evolution and core values(13:32) Overcoming slowdowns at scale(18:06) Time management and meditation(27:35) The role of a president(30:56) Attention to detail(43:00) Finding your unique position(47:32) The power of manual onboarding(52:37) Mastering product-market fit(59:33) Game design in business software(01:05:35) Contrarian pricing strategies(01:09:29) Leveraging AI(01:15:40) Transitioning to enterprise solutions(01:19:08) The Single Decisive Reason framework(01:22:32) Conclusion and final thoughts—Referenced:• Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/• Rapportive: https://techcrunch.com/2012/02/22/rapportive-linkedin-acquisition/• Elliot Shmukler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshmu/• What Are ‘Whales' in Video Games: https://gamerant.com/video-games-whales-concept-term-explained/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Loom: https://www.loom.com/• How to use Team Comments to reimagine email collaboration: https://blog.superhuman.com/how-to-use-team-comments-to-reimagine-email-collaboration/• Rajiv Ayyangar's post on X about Superhuman: https://x.com/rajivayyangar/status/1816176308130570385• Transcendental Meditation: https://www.tm.org/• Laurent Valosek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-valosek-18708b5a/• Peak Leadership Institute: https://www.peakleadershipinstitute.com/• Ed Sim's website: https://edsim.net/• Adelle Sans: https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/adelle-sans• Comic Sans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_Sans• Greenfield project: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfield_project• Why Mailbox died: https://www.theverge.com/2015/12/8/9873268/why-dropbox-mailbox-shutdown• Bill Trenchard on X: https://x.com/btrenchard• How Superhuman Built an Engine to Find Product-Market Fit: https://review.firstround.com/how-superhuman-built-an-engine-to-find-product-market-fit/• Using the Sean Ellis Test for Measuring Your Product-Market Fit: https://medium.productcoalition.com/using-sean-ellis-test-for-measuring-your-product-market-fit-c8ac98053c2c• Sean Ellis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanellis/• The original growth hacker reveals his secrets | Sean Ellis (author of “Hacking Growth”): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-original-growth-hacker-sean-ellis• The Trouble with Rewards: https://www.kornferry.com/insights/briefings-magazine/issue-13/519-the-trouble-with-rewards• The art and science of pricing | Madhavan Ramanujam (Monetizing Innovation, Simon-Kucher): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-art-and-science-of-pricing-madhavan•  Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity Meter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Westendorp%27s_Price_Sensitivity_Meter• AI-powered email for high-performing teams: https://superhuman.com/ai• Linear's secret to building beloved B2B products | Nan Yu (Head of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/linears-secret-to-building-beloved-b2b-products-nan-yu• Single Decisive Reason: decision-making for fast-scaling startups: https://blog.superhuman.com/single-decisive-reason-decision-making-for-fast-scaling-startups/• Reid Hoffman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidhoffman/—Recommended books:• Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Positioning-Battle-Your-Al-Ries/dp/0071373586• Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Are you ready to transform how your agency handles client feedback and elevates project delivery? To master agency workflows and create exceptional client experiences, you must streamline communication, reduce revisions, and deliver results. In this episode of The Agency Blueprint, I'm joined by Masud Hossain to discuss the art and science of managing client feedback while optimizing agency processes for efficiency and growth. Masud is the CEO of Queue, a platform designed to streamline agency operations. He's a first-generation immigrant from Bangladesh and his entrepreneurial journey began with coding at age 12 to launching and selling his first startup A Sense of Life for $10 million during his residency. Don't miss this episode to learn how to detach personal ego from design work and the importance of raising prices to avoid overwhelm! Key Questions: [03:52] What does data suggest about both client satisfaction when it correlates to feedback and feedback levels? [10:43] Do you have any data around conflicting feedback from multiple stakeholders within a project? [12:45] What other insights do you have on what guidance to give the client when asking for feedback? [17:27] How many rounds of revision work do you see happening with different types of design work? What You'll Discover: [02:07] How Queue uses data from over 2 million comments to uncover insights into client feedback and agency challenges. [04:11] How high-performing teams ensure smoother feedback processes with project manager oversight. [07:07] Why setting shorter deadlines—3 to 7 days—is critical for getting timely client feedback and avoiding project delays. [09:44] How to avoid derailing projects by engaging all client stakeholders during project reviews. [11:18] Strategies for managing conflicting feedback by consolidating all input in one centralized platform like Figma. [12:52] The importance of onboarding calls for aligning brand voice, vision, and design systems to reduce miscommunication. [14:50] How designers can balance professionalism and creativity when receiving client feedback. [17:52] How different types of design work, from videos to web design, vary in the number of revisions typically required. [19:22] The dangers of overloading agencies with too many clients and the benefits of raising prices instead. [21:25] Strategies for transitioning freelancers into full-time employees to ensure reliable and consistent workflow delivery. Connect with Masud: Website

Explore the profound impact of mindset on your UX career. Discover how shifting from fixed to growth thinking can transform not just your skills but your entire approach to challenges and opportunities.What if your biggest obstacle isn't your skill level, your portfolio, or the job market?What if it's the way you think about your own potential for growth?Nick Mann shares his journey from a fixed mindset that limited his opportunities to embracing a growth-oriented approach that transformed his career. Through candid discussion, he reveals how seemingly simple shifts in thinking can profoundly impact professional development and creative problem-solving.The conversation explores how a fixed mindset can manifest in subtle ways, from avoiding challenges to defending current practices rather than exploring new possibilities. Nick's experience demonstrates how embracing uncertainty and viewing challenges as opportunities can lead to unexpected breakthroughs.Listen to this episode to understand the subtle ways your mindset might be holding you back and learn practical strategies for developing a growth-oriented approach to your UX career.Topics:• 05:13 - Nick's Journey from Fixed to Growth Mindset• 06:21 - The Importance of Mentorship• 06:48 - Overcoming Scarcity Mindset• 10:10 - Defining Fixed vs. Growth Mindset• 17:46 - Challenges of a Fixed Mindset• 21:53 - Finding a Mentor• 30:22 - Removing Mental Weeds• 30:43 - Overcoming a Fixed Mindset• 35:16 - The Role of Mentors• 45:14 - Final Thoughts---Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠• ⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠• ⁠Check out show transcripts⁠• ⁠Check out our website⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠• ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Stitcher---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠⁠wixstudio.com

JJ Tang is the co-founder and CEO of Rootly, a company redefining how organizations approach incident management and reliability. Rootly is powering 100s of customers like Figma, NVIDIA, Canva, and more. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Solve the problem from many angles. Go out, source and find your customers where they are and work ruthlessly. 2. All good leaders need to be operators. If the CEO can't do it, you can't expect anyone to do it. 3. Efficiency is the best force and function for prioritization. Visit their website and get a free demo - Rootly Sponsor YT 100 Email JLD to learn more about making YouTube magic in 100 days: john@eofire.com

JJ Tang is the co-founder and CEO of Rootly, a company redefining how organizations approach incident management and reliability. Rootly is powering 100s of customers like Figma, NVIDIA, Canva, and more. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Solve the problem from many angles. Go out, source and find your customers where they are and work ruthlessly. 2. All good leaders need to be operators. If the CEO can't do it, you can't expect anyone to do it. 3. Efficiency is the best force and function for prioritization. Visit their website and get a free demo - Rootly Sponsor YT 100 Email JLD to learn more about making YouTube magic in 100 days: john@eofire.com

In this special Open House episode, Sarah Doody sits down with Career Strategy Lab (CSL) alum Sarah Page to discuss her journey navigating the UX job market. From being laid off as a creative director to landing a Senior UX Designer role in health tech, Sarah shares the mindset shifts, job search strategies, and portfolio insights that helped her stand out.She also reveals the unexpected format of her interviews, how she positioned her diverse experience to appeal to hiring managers, and why letting go of what's out of your control is a game-changer in your job search.If you're struggling with rejection, resume gaps, or feeling “overqualified” and “underqualified” at the same time—this episode is for you!What You'll Learn:✅ Why job rejections often have nothing to do with you (and how to move forward)✅ The power of a well-structured portfolio—and why Figma slides worked better than a website✅ How to confidently position diverse experience (even across industries!)✅ The mental shift that helped Sarah stay motivated through uncertainty✅ How social proof (from hiring managers, peers, and CSL feedback) builds confidence✅ The real role of interviews (hint: sometimes it's just a vibe check!)✅ Why finding the right company fit matters more than tweaking your resume endlessly✅ How Sarah strategically approached salary negotiation and total compensationTimestamps01:50 Open House Overview03:22 Success Stories and Strategies05:47 Navigating the Job Market09:15 Interview Experiences13:45 Negotiating Job Offers17:08 Advice for Job Seekers20:45 Conclusion and Farewell

Adam's friend on the frontend, John Long joins the show to explore his usage of AI, design tools and the stack he prefers. We talk Next.js vs Rails, maintaining open source, building websites with Framer, their mutual love for Figma, and more.

Adam's friend on the frontend, John Long joins the show to explore his usage of AI, design tools and the stack he prefers. We talk Next.js vs Rails, maintaining open source, building websites with Framer, their mutual love for Figma, and more.

Eric Simons is the founder and CEO of StackBlitz, the company behind Bolt—the #1 web-based AI coding agent and one of the fastest-growing products in history. After nearly shutting down, StackBlitz launched Bolt on Twitter and exploded from zero to $40 million ARR and 1 million monthly active users in about five months.What you'll learn:1. How Bolt reached nearly $40M ARR and 3 million registered users in just five months with a team of only 15 to 20 people2. How Bolt leverages WebContainer technology—a browser-based operating system developed over seven years—to create a dramatically faster, more reliable AI coding experience than competitors3. Why Anthropic's 3.5 Sonnet model was the critical breakthrough that made AI-generated code production-ready and unlocked the entire text-to-app market4. Why PMs may be better positioned than engineers in the AI era5. How AI will dramatically reshape company org charts6. Eric's wild founder story (including squatting at AOL's HQ) and how scrappiness fueled his innovation—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Fundrise Flagship Fund—Invest in $1.1 billion of real estate• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons—Where to find Eric Simons:• X: https://x.com/ericsimons40• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-simons-a464a664/• Email: Eric@stackblitz.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Eric Simons and StackBlitz(04:46) Unprecedented growth and user adoption(10:40) Demo: Building a Spotify clone with Bolt(15:28) Expanding to native mobile apps with Expo(19:09) The journey and technology behind WebContainer(25:03) Lessons learned and future outlook(29:15) Post-launch analysis(34:15) Growing fast with a small team(41:00) Prioritization at Bolt(45:51) Tooling and PRD's(48:42) Integration and use cases of Bolt(52:24) Limitations of Bolt(54:24) The role of PMs and developers in the AI era(59:56) Skills for the future(01:14:18) Upcoming features of Bolt(01:20:17) How to get the most out of Bolt(01:23:00) Eric's journey and final thoughts—Referenced:• Bolt: https://bolt.new/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Wix: https://www.wix.com/• Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/• Dylan Field on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanfield/• Evan Wallace's website: https://madebyevan.com/• WebGL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebGL• WebAssembly: https://webassembly.org/• CloudNine: https://cloudnine.com/• Canva: https://www.canva.com/• StackBlitz: https://stackblitz.com/• Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (Y Combinator, Managing Director): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-1000-yc-startups• Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/• Dario Amodei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/• Linear: https://linear.app/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/• Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/• Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Greenfield projects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfield_project• Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/• OpenAI researcher on why soft skills are the future of work | Karina Nguyen (Research at OpenAI, ex-Anthropic): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-soft-skills-are-the-future-of-work-karina-nguyen• Albert Pai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertpai/• Bolt's post on X about “Bolt Builders”: https://x.com/boltdotnew/status/1887546089294995943• Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/• Breaking the Rules: The Young Entrepreneur Who Squatted at AOL: https://www.inc.com/john-mcdermott/eric-simons-interview-young-entrepreneur-squatted-at-aol.html• Imagine K12: http://www.imaginek12.com/• Geoff Ralston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffralston/• AOL: https://www.aol.com/• Bolt on X: https://x.com/boltdotnew—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

In this episode, we're sharing behind the scenes of how we use Figma at Jam! Our designer Martin gets into the details behind how we organize Figma files, handle developer handoffs, and build out our files over the course of the product development lifecycle.Ready to see our Figma? Let's go!(00:00) Intro(00:38) Real questions from Twitter & Reddit about Figma organization(01:52) Making Figma files part of the design process (we like double diamond!)(05:05) Page hierarchy: collaboration, discovery, exploration, review & development(07:06) What should be a new file vs. a page?(14:07) Figma playgrounds, drafts & tips for exploration(15:50) How to organize & document your files for design reviews with developers(23:27) Figma tour of our settings page & steps we take for design + dev alignmentSubscribe to Building Jam on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every other Friday at 10AM ET. See you there!

Nik's putting his hiring manager hat on. Don't believe everything you hear about offshore hiring—in his experience, it's been pretty positive, and it can help YOU scale in ways you would have never thought possible.  Finding offshore help requires a ton of flexibility and skill. In Nik's experience, not only do his hires need to know Figma, Meta Ads, and other tools, but they also need to work unconventional hours like nights and weekends. There are also orgs like Oceans that can connect you to people overseas who are ready for the challenge.  Plus, how do you create a job description that gets others excited? What does success look like and how does communication work when they're over 10,000 miles away?  And, you need to have a strategy when it comes to PTO, benefits, and more. How do you prepare for that?  Instant turns browsers into buyers by supercharging your retention marketing. Double Your Revenue: Capture 2-3x more abandonment signals to power targeted re-marketing flows. Remembers your opt-ins: Keep opted-in shoppers remembered for longer while keeping Klaviyo updated. Automated Re-Marketing: Instantly notify your email or SMS platform when a subscriber abandons your site, triggering automated flows to bring them back. Learn from Instant at instant.one/limited Don't forget to check out Nik's helpful hacks here: nik.co/tiktokads nik.co/everydaydose Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

This week is a candid discussion with Staff Product Designer Florian Boelter about why there are no shortcuts in UX careers and the importance of putting in the work and avoiding quick-fix solutions.What if everything you've been told about fast-tracking your design career is making it harder than it needs to be?Join Jeremy and his special guest, Florian Bolter, in this episode of Beyond UX Design as they dive deep into the concept that there are no shortcuts in mastering UX design. They discuss the importance of mentorship, self-reflection, and avoiding the pitfalls of relying solely on social media and quick fixes. Florian shares his unique journey from product management to becoming a staff product designer, emphasizing the importance of hard work and continuous learning. This insightful conversation covers valuable advice for both new and experienced designers looking to navigate their careers effectively.Topics:• 06:11 - Challenges in the UX Job Market• 07:13 - The Importance of Mentorship• 10:03 - Avoiding Shortcuts in Career Development• 31:38 - Building Relationships in the Workplace• 33:32 - Finding the Right Job Fit• 36:17 - The Role of Social Media in Learning• 37:01 - The Importance of Context in Social Media Advice• 42:39 - Evaluating Online Content and Courses• 45:45 - Final Thoughts on Shortcuts and Learning—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• ⁠Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show⁠• ⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠• ⁠Check out show transcripts⁠• ⁠Check out our website⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Spotify⁠• ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠• ⁠Subscribe on Stitcher⁠---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠⁠wixstudio.com

Steve Ruiz, founder of TLDraw, discusses the revolutionary AI applications in TLDraw, the intricacies of infinite canvas editors, and the impact of AI on design and development. Links https://www.steveruiz.me https://www.tldraw.com https://makereal.tldraw.com https://teach.tldraw.com https://computer.tldraw.com https://gitnation.com/contents/make-real-tldraws-accidental-ai-play We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr)

Discover the important distinctions between being a solo designer and a founding designer as Taylor Palmer reveals the often-overlooked realities of establishing design leadership in early-stage companies.What's the real difference between being a startup's first designer and being a founding designer, and why does it matter?Taylor Palmer brings a wealth of experience as an early-stage product designer who has worked for startups from seed stage to unicorn status for the last decade. As the founder of UX Tools and someone who's built multiple design practices from the ground up, Taylor offers unique insights into what it really means to be a founding designer.Our conversation explores the distinction between being a company's first designer and a founding designer—a difference that goes far beyond a simple title. Taylor shares his journey through various startups, discussing how he's built design practices from scratch and the importance of understanding when to transition from individual contributor to design leader.We dive deep into the skills, mindset, and experience needed to build a successful design practice from the ground up. Whether you're considering a founding designer role or want to understand what it takes to build design leadership, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Listen in to learn about the realities of this critical role in startup environments.Topics:• 03:01 – Taylor's Background and Experience• 05:03 – Challenges of Being a Founding Designer• 09:49 – Skill Sets for Founding Designers• 16:38 – Confidence and the Dunning-Kruger Effect• 19:40 – Building and Growing a Design Team• 22:28 – Transitioning to Leadership Roles• 27:09 – Emotional Intelligence in Leadership• 29:52 – The Peak of Importance• 30:13 – Realizing What Truly Matters• 31:50 – Shifting Gears: Design Evangelism• 32:45 – The Journey of Design Maturity• 34:27 – Gathering Experience and Wisdom• 38:30 – Traits of Successful Design Founders—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show• Support the show on Patreon• Check out show transcripts• Check out our website• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts• Subscribe on Spotify• Subscribe on YouTube• Subscribe on Stitcher---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out ⁠wix.com/studio

Episode Summary:In this episode, John Fontenot explores a thought-provoking topic: the potential consolidation of Product Management (PM) and User Experience (UX) roles due to advancements in Generative AI. He examines the overlap between these two disciplines, the evolving responsibilities of PMs and UX designers, and how organizations may react to increased efficiency through AI.Key Takeaways:1. Understanding the Unique Roles of PM and UX Designer (00:25 - 02:32) PMs focus on business objectives, prioritization, roadmaps, stakeholder management, and go-to-market strategies. UX designers specialize in information architecture, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing. Despite distinct roles, there is a significant overlap, particularly in customer research, solution ideation, and user flow testing.2. Will AI Eliminate the Need for Both Roles? (02:35 - 06:50) AI can increase efficiency, but does it replace UX or PM roles entirely? Many organizations underutilize UX designers, treating them primarily as visual designers. AI efficiency gains should ideally allow both roles to focus on higher-level strategic work rather than replacing either.3. The Risk of Role Consolidation (06:55 - 09:25) Companies with limited UX investment might see AI as an opportunity to eliminate UX roles, shifting responsibilities to PMs. Similarly, strategic UX professionals who engage with stakeholders and business objectives could replace PMs in certain organizations. PMs focused only on execution (e.g., writing JIRA tickets) may find their roles at risk in the future.4. The Need for Cross-Skilling (09:30 - 13:40) PMs should develop UX skills (e.g., using Figma, understanding usability principles) to become better collaborators and future-proof their careers. UX designers should engage more in strategy, business alignment, and product thinking to solidify their role. Organizations benefit when both disciplines embrace AI efficiencies while maintaining their unique expertise.5. Future-Proofing Your Career (13:40 - End) PMs and UX designers should leverage AI as a tool rather than fearing replacement. Developing cross-functional skills ensures career longevity and adaptability. A collaborative approach leads to better business outcomes and personal career growth.Final Thoughts:John concludes by urging PMs and UX designers to embrace AI-driven efficiencies while strengthening their core competencies. By adapting and evolving, professionals in both fields can safeguard their careers and contribute more effectively to their organizations.Resources Mentioned: Interaction Design Foundation Courses Path2ProductConnect with Us: LinkedIn: John Fontenot Twitter: @productfont Instagram: @product.fontThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review.

Veronica Shelton and Hannah Ryu, the co-founders of Oak Theory, shared their inspiring journey in entrepreneurship, building a multi-million dollar design studio that specializes in branding, web design, and UX/UI. As women of color in the tech industry, they turned their shared experiences into a mission to level the playing field for smaller businesses, helping them create impactful and memorable brands.By integrating AI tools into their workflows, Oak Theory has revolutionized how businesses approach branding and design, ensuring a user-centric focus that resonates with target audiences. Veronica and Hannah highlighted the importance of understanding customer behavior and conducting in-depth research to craft strategies that drive business growth. They also emphasized balancing AI efficiency with a human touch, ensuring that every design decision aligns with the client's vision and audience needs.Key TakeawaysThe journey of entrepreneurship is filled with challenges and learning opportunities.AI tools can significantly enhance branding and design processes.Understanding customer behavior is crucial for effective branding.Startups should focus on cost-effective strategies to build their brand identity.Daily gratitude and communication are key to a successful partnership.It's important to hire experts who know more than you in specific areas.Investing in your team and their growth is essential for business success.Building a brand identity requires deep understanding of your audience.Utilizing design tools like Figma and Canva can streamline the design process.Partnerships can provide support and diverse perspectives in business. Resources:Start Your Business Today: https://bit.ly/4bdud7U Connect with Veronica & Hannah: https://oaktheory.co/Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories. Connect with UpFlip: On Facebook On Instagram On Youtube @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts. Thanks for listening!

Explore how the entrepreneurial mindset can revolutionize your career approach. Eli Woolery, co-host of the Design Better podcast, shares insights on applying entrepreneurial principles to any professional journey and offers actionable strategies for career growth and innovation.How can adopting an entrepreneurial mindset transform your career, even if you never plan to work for yourself?Eli Woolery, author, speaker, and co-host of the Design Better podcast discusses the concept of applying an entrepreneurial mindset to a career in UX design, whether working independently or within a company.Eli shares insights from his diverse career, including teaching at Stanford, working at InVision, and starting his own entrepreneurial ventures. We explore traits that foster entrepreneurial thinking, such as scrappiness, grit, and curiosity, and how these can benefit both individual contributors and those aiming for leadership roles.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Eli's experiences and gain valuable strategies for applying entrepreneurial thinking to your career. Learn how embracing these principles can lead to greater innovation, career growth, and personal fulfillment.Listen now and start transforming your career approach today!Topics:• 01:52 – Entrepreneurial Mindset• 02:20 – Guest Introduction: Eli Woolery• 03:14 – Eli's Career Journey• 03:54 – Entrepreneurial Traits and Mindset• 16:27 – Applying Entrepreneurial Mindset in Careers• 20:48 – Intrapreneurship in Large Organizations• 24:15 – Design Better Podcast Origins• 30:47 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome• 31:16 – Teaching and Personal Growth• 32:20 – Challenges for Introverted Entrepreneurs• 33:56 – Company Hierarchy and Leadership• 35:03 – Followership and Servant Leadership• 37:24 – Advice for Students and Career Shifters• 42:53 – Balancing Full-Time Jobs and EntrepreneurshipHelpful Links:• Connect with Eli on LinkedIn• Design Better Podcast—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show• Support the show on Patreon• Check out show transcripts• Check out our website• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts• Subscribe on Spotify• Subscribe on YouTube• Subscribe on Stitcher---Support our sponsors!Ok web designers. Let's talk about the “c” word—creative burnout.You're working on a site for a really big client, but between resourcing, feedback, tight budgets and even tighter deadlines—it doesn't make the cut. Wix Studio helps close that gap, so you can deliver your vision with less friction. Built for agencies and enterprises, you get total creative control over every last pixel. With no-code animations, AI-powered tools, reusable design assets, advanced, intuitive layout tools and a Figma to Wix Studio integration, you can design the way you want to and deliver when you need to.And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have—don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running.For your next project, check out wix.com/studio

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVMFULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/655 Explore the frontier of Mega Apps on Microsoft's Power Platform with our esteemed guest, Charlie Phipps-Bennett, the delivery director of Synapse, who brings invaluable insights from his journey of co-founding Zaptica to its transformative merger with Synapse. Learn how Charlie's strategic focus on the legal and construction sectors, paired with savvy marketing, quickly landed high-profile clients like one of the world's largest construction companies. Beyond the boardroom, Charlie's passion for cars and adventure adds a personal flair to our conversation, making this episode both enlightening and engaging.  TAKEAWAYS• Exploring the concept of Mega Apps for enterprise solutions  • Importance of focusing on specific industries like legal and construction  • Strategies for quick growth through marketing efforts  • Case studies of a law firm and Skanska's global implementation  • Addressing challenges in data management and accessibility  • Significance of UX/UI design in promoting user adoption  • Treating Power Apps projects as a standard software development lifecycle • Learn about smart licensing and great user design with AI features. • The key tools - SQL, Dataverse, and Figma are essential for powerful and well-designed apps. • Building vital Power Platform apps requires strong disaster recovery and clear documentation. This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.Early bird tickets are on sale now and listeners of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast get 10% off with the code MIPVIP144bff https://www.dynamicsminds.com/register/?voucher=MIPVIP144bff Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We've helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening

In this episode, Alex Quin explores Adobe's evolution from its early days in 1982 to its dominance in digital creativity with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. The discussion highlights Adobe's transition to a subscription-based model, its AI-powered innovations like Adobe Firefly, and the growing competition from platforms like Canva, Figma, CapCut, and OpenAI's generative tools. With AI rapidly transforming design and video editing, can Adobe maintain its lead, or will it be disrupted by the very innovations it helped pioneer? Tune in to find out.Episode Outline[00:00] Intro to Hustle Inspires Hustle & Episode Topic[01:15] Alex's experience at the Sundance Film Festival & Adobe's AI innovations[03:40] Adobe's origins: PostScript, Photoshop, and digital publishing revolution[06:20] The game-changing shift to Creative Cloud's subscription model[08:55] How AI is reshaping design and content creation[11:30] Competition from Canva, Figma, CapCut, and OpenAI's generative tools[14:15] Adobe's response: AI integration, automation, and professional market expansion[17:00] The big question: Will Adobe lead or be disrupted?Wisdom NuggetsReinvent or Risk Obsolescence : Adobe's shift to a subscription model was a bold move that secured its future. Businesses that fail to evolve with technological shifts risk being left behind.AI Levels the Playing Field : With tools like Canva and AI-generated content, creative professionals no longer need expensive software to produce high-quality work. The accessibility of these tools is reshaping the industry.Brand Loyalty Isn't Guaranteed : Adobe's dominance is being challenged by competitors offering affordable and user-friendly alternatives. Companies must continuously innovate to retain their audience.Premium Pricing vs. Free Disruptors : With AI-driven solutions emerging at little to no cost, Adobe must prove why its high-priced software is still worth the investment. Value, not just reputation, will keep users loyal.The Future Belongs to Adaptable Brands: Adobe is betting on AI-powered automation to remain relevant. Companies that embrace change and invest in future technologies will have the best chance at long-term success.Power Quotes:"The creative industry is shifting fast, and the ones who adapt will thrive." — Alex Quin"AI tools are making professional-grade content creation accessible to everyone." — Alex Quin"The question isn't whether AI will change the industry—it's how fast." — Alex QuinConnect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram:(https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest today is Dylan Field. Dylan is the co-founder and CEO of Figma and last joined me on Invest Like the Best in 2020. A lot has changed since then and we explore the evolving landscape of design and how Figma has been navigating AI while staying true to its founding vision of eliminating the gap between imagination and reality. Despite Figma's incredible success in becoming the default design platform, Dylan remains deeply motivated by helping users achieve their goals. He shares fascinating insights about the underhyped aspects of AI reasoning capabilities, the future of design literacy, and why he believes truly great design will always require human craft and creativity. Please enjoy my discussion with Dylan Field.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest-growing FinTech company in history, and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. –  This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Learn about Ramp, AlphaSense, and Ridgeline (00:07:11) Current State of Technology and Optimism (00:09:21) Entrepreneurial Mindset and Long-term Thinking (00:10:23) Challenges of Building in Stealth Mode (00:12:44) AI and the Future of Design (00:14:07) Navigating AI Opportunities and Risks (00:17:05) Design Principles and User Experience (00:29:55) Future of Interfaces and Interaction (00:31:45) Dark Patterns and Ethical Concerns (00:33:42) Personal Motivations and Company Vision (00:40:04) Balancing Responsibilities as a CEO (00:41:54) The Future of Design and AI Integration (00:44:48) Speculating on AI's Impact on Design (00:46:26) Encouragement to Experiment and Innovate