Podcasts about UX

Tiny tweaks are where the real wins hide, and this one is basically a checklist of easy tests you can run without ripping up your whole marketing stack. Jay Schwedelson pulls rapid-fire insights from billions of emails and thousands of campaigns to show how small layout and UX choices can swing clicks, submissions, and conversions way more than you would expect.ㅤBest Moments:(01:45) Left-justified email copy beats center-justified by 12% on click-through(02:45) Add one reassurance line under a form, and submissions lift by 18%(03:45) About 1 in 5 email clicks hit your logo, so stop wasting that traffic on the homepage(04:42) Every extra required form field drops submissions by around 9%(05:15) Fridays are not dead, webinar attendance is up 75% year over year(06:45) Remove social buttons from your landing page, and conversions rise by over 8%ㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson's new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out April 21, 2026). All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research—let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206

Theresa Duringer is the owner and CEO of Temple Gates Games, a San Francisco–based digital board game studio known for best-in-class adaptations of modern tabletop games. Her team has brought Ascension to VR and developed acclaimed digital versions of Dominion, Race for the Galaxy, Shards of Infinity, and more, with a relentless focus on speed, clarity, and intuitive UI. Theresa works closely with designers and publishers to translate complex tabletop systems into digital experiences that feel natural, responsive, and faithful to the original games, helping players around the world connect and play together online. In this episode, she shares insights on what makes a great digital adaptation, why performance and UX are inseparable from game design, and how to bridge the gap between physical and digital play without losing what makes tabletop special. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

In this mini-panel, Jack, Paige, Paul, and Noel discuss how AI reshaping developer tooling is impacting open source monetization, including the recent Tailwind layoffs and the collapse of Tailwind documentation traffic caused by AI. The conversation expands into broader developer tooling business models and reacts to claims like Ryan Dahl stating that the era of humans writing code is over. They also cover the Astro Cloudflare acquisition, what it means for the Cloudflare developer platform, and how this shapes the frontend frameworks future. Hot takes include light mode vs dark mode SaaS, shifting developer aesthetics, and why AI productivity for developers may now come down to workflow design rather than raw coding skill. Resources Tailwind Layoffs and AI Tailwind layoffs: https://www.businessinsider.com/tailwind-engineer-layoffs-ai-github-2026-1#:~:text=Tailwind%20laid%20off%2075%25%20of,on%20our%20engineering%20team%20lost Tailwind layoffs: https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss.com/pull/2388#issuecomment-3717222957 Ryan Dahl Tweet: https://x.com/rough__sea/status/2013280952370573666 Apple and Google joint statement: https://x.com/NewsFromGoogle/status/2010760810751017017 Astro joins Cloudflare Astro joins Cloudflare: https://blog.cloudflare.com/astro-joins-cloudflare 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? Fill out our listener survey! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com, or tweet at us at PodRocketPod. Check out our newsletter! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, 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 understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. ChaptersSpecial Guest: Jack Herrington.

In this episode, the discussion revolves around Breez's innovative SDK and its nodeless implementation, which simplifies the integration of Bitcoin and Lightning into applications. The guests share their experiences from the ‘Time to Build' challenge, highlighting the ease of use and the potential for new applications in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Brianna discusses her social events platform, Evento, and how it leverages the Breez SDK to facilitate peer-to-peer value exchange. Aljaz shares insights on developing a BTC Pay plugin that enhances payment processing without the need for a full Lightning node. The conversation also touches on user experience design, the role of vibe coding in development, and the growing excitement around Bitcoin and Layer 2 solutions.Takeaways:

Jyoti Pannu, Product Manager at Booking.com, shares how AI is transforming the way travelers discover, plan, and book their next adventure. From AI trip planners that surface new possibilities to the integration of GenAI and ChatGPT into the core product, Jyoti explains why travel discovery is moving beyond simple search, how user intent is now mapped through nuanced signals, and what the rise of LLMs means for attribution, retention, and the future of app UX. She also dives into cross-vertical product lessons, balancing novelty and personalization, and offers advice for elevating women in product management.Questions addressed in this episode:What is Booking.com, and what does Jyoti's role cover?How is AI being used at Booking.com beyond chatbots and content generation?What does intent-based and natural language discovery look like in practice?How is the app experience changing with AI-driven trip planners and smart filters?How does Booking.com balance user personalization and novelty in recommendations?How do LLM-based discovery channels affect paid UA and retargeting strategies?What guardrails and metrics are important for launching new AI features?What lessons cross over from fintech, e-commerce, and travel in app retention?How should product teams think about post-purchase and post-trip experience?What advice does Jyoti have for women building a career in product and tech?Timestamps:(0:03) – Jyoti's role at Booking.com and scope of the app(1:39) – AI trip planners and intent-driven product development(3:17) – Smart filters and natural language input for hotel discovery(4:03) – How Booking.com infers trip purpose and personalizes UX(6:09) – LLMs, ChatGPT, and new search/discovery interfaces(8:13) – Attribution, channel mix, and UA economics in an AI-first world(11:01) – Avoiding the filter bubble in travel recommendations(13:41) – Booking.com plugins and booking via ChatGPT(15:41) – Cross-vertical product lessons from e-commerce, fintech, and travel(17:58) – Brand omnipresence, loyalty, and retention(19:04) – Emotional stakes and UX in travel vs. transactional apps(21:37) – Post-trip and post-purchase: product touchpoints(22:50) – Testing AI features for retention and quality(24:24) – Guardrails, review, and data governance(25:29) – Elevating women in product and leadership(27:50) – Rapid-fire: travel, career, life, and favorite placesQuotes:(3:35) “We have an option for users called smart filters, where they can make searches in the form of natural language, like how you would interact with a human. We map this in our systems to provide personalized results for these users.”(17:00) “If a user has interacted with our platform and they have made a purchase from two different categories, they are more likely to become a high value customer than someone who has bought multiple times in the same category.”Mentioned in This Episode:Jyoti Pannu on LinkedInBooking.com

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!What if the best product designer is the one you barely notice? We sit down with Mediaclip CEO Marion Duchesne to explore how photo and product personalization is moving from heavy, time-consuming builders to fast, elegant flows that deliver a finished result in a single action. From early DVD slideshows to Flash and now a cloud-native, API-first platform, her team's throughline is simple: clean UX, strong templates, and conversion-first design that helps people actually buy what they create.Duchesne explains why Mediaclip refused to build a shopping cart and instead integrated deeply with Shopify and WooCommerce. That focus unlocked speed for retailers and micro-merchants as social and email now drop shoppers straight into the builder. We dig into AI without the hype: Connectors that let brands choose where intelligence adds real value—autofill that reduces friction, layout suggestions that feel human, and cross-sell that shows your design on apparel, wall art, or gifts without extra effort. The conversation also tackles a surprising growth driver: insecurity fueling nostalgia. When life gets uncertain, people reach for physical keepsakes, and that emotional pull is driving double-digit growth across long-tail catalogs.Duchesne discussPhoto Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NSmart AI Business & Tax Moves: Think Like Kenner French & VastSolutionsGroup.comSmart AI, business & tax strategies with Kenner French. Fresh insights!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyMediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEPhoto Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NIndependent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox joins Bankless to argue that privacy is back on the critical path—because AI turns chain surveillance into pattern-recognition at scale—and that the real bottleneck for cypherpunk tools has always been UX and onboarding. We dig into Zcash's “encrypted Bitcoin” meme, the dev fund's evolving design (and why it helped Zcash survive), recent ZEC momentum, and the wallet/intents stack that makes private spending actually usable. Plus: why “value at rest” beats “value in flight,” what it would take for Ethereum to get meaningful privacy, and the debate over strengthening the 21M cap (and whether Zcash should add new security mechanisms without losing the meme). ------

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/3LR63bd Episode summary: In this special episode, guest host Kate Towsey—ResearchOps thought leader and founder of the Cha-Cha Club—sits down with Baran Erkel, Chief Strategy Officer at UserTesting, and Basel Fakhoury, CEO and co-founder of User Interviews, to unpack the recent acquisition of User Interviews by UserTesting. Together, they dive into the strategy, vision, and community impact behind the merger, addressing head-on the questions and emotions stirred within the UX and research communities.  Listeners will gain insight into why now was the right time, what the future holds for both platforms, and how this partnership aims to strengthen the researcher-first values that User Interviews is known for. Whether you're part of a large enterprise or a one-person research team, this episode sheds light on how the two companies plan to maintain openness, improve integration, enhance tools like Research Hub, and invest in a future where research plays a central role in shaping customer experiences. Key topics discussed: Why UserTesting acquired User Interviews and what it means for researchers How the platforms will remain open, flexible, and independently accessible Future investments in Research Hub and panel innovation Ensuring a positive experience for participants remains a priority The evolving role of research in an AI-driven future What researchers—from solo practitioners to large teams—can expect going forward Lessons from past acquisitions and why humility and customer-centricity matter Resources & links Kate Towsey on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katetowsey/) Baran Erkel on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/baranerkel/) Basel Fakhoury on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/baselfakhoury/) Kate's book Research that Scales (https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/research-that-scales/) Kate's website (https://katetowsey.com/) Press Release about the acquisition of User Interviews (https://www.usertesting.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/usertesting-acquires-user-interviews) Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/) Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast

In this episode, Sarah talks about how AI is reshaping the UX landscape and why three key skills are more important than ever for professionals looking to stand out in the evolving job market.Despite the rise of AI tools, it's not about being replaced—it's about evolving your mindset and skills to stay relevant. In this episode, Sarah explains why UX professionals need to stop thinking like "doers" and start thinking like "drivers." You'll also hear why the critical skills of speed, quality thinking, and impact are necessary to stay valuable in your career.This episode is for anyone feeling uncertain about how AI fits into your skillset or wondering how to stay relevant in an AI-powered UX job market.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why shifting from being a “doer” to a “driver” is essential for staying valuable in UX✔️ The 3 most important skills for UX professionals in the age of AI: speed, quality thinking, and impact✔️ How to leverage speed without sacrificing quality in your UX work✔️ Why quality thinking (and not relying on AI) is crucial to uncovering nuances and insights✔️ How to make sure your work has true impact—going beyond just delivering information✔️ The danger of de-skilling and how to stay sharp while using AI as a toolTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: The Future of UX Jobs in the Age of AI00:39 Meet Sarah Doody: Your UX Career Guide01:19 The Value of Strategic Thinking Over Task Execution02:05 Three Critical Skills for UX Professionals05:39 Skill 1: Speed with Strategy09:42 Skill 2: Quality Thinking14:52 Skill 3: Impact and Influence19:44 The Risk of De-Skilling in the Age of AI24:50 Conclusion: Be a Driver, Not a Doer25:54 Call to Action: Support the Podcast

Peter and Jesse discuss findings from Peter's survey of 750 UX pracitioners on organizational health. Designers feel good about their work but struggle with quality standards, staffing, and career growth. Senior practitioners are the unhealthiest group. Reporting structure predicts team health. Consulting teams outperform in-house teams, where visionary design capabilities have atrophied and empowerment remains elusive.

Carel van Wyk is the founder and CEO of MoneyBadger. MoneyBadger enables easy bitcoin payments at 650 thousand stores in South Africa. MoneyBadger on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsz85k206vm3vqdmlvcy9l4kyfqchlnf4hnctasxufa3ph0ck9decgpk49rf MoneyBadger on X: https://x.com/MoneyBadgerPayWesbite: https://www.moneybadger.co.za/EPISODE: 189BLOCK: 933542PRICE: 1112 sats per dollar(00:03:26) What is Money Badger? Mission and merchant focus(00:05:13) Paying anywhere in South Africa(00:05:27) 650,000 locations(00:07:04) Leveraging existing QR payment rails and the Pick n Pay breakthrough(00:10:01) How the flow works: bridging proprietary QR to Lightning(00:11:18) MoneyBadger app as translator vs. using any Lightning wallet(00:13:04) Fiat settlement, volatility handling, and business model(00:17:07) Why no Money Badger wallet? Integrations with Blink, Zeus, Aqua(00:20:20) A clever LNURL/Lightning Address pattern to decode merchant QRs(00:23:39) Pragmatic, a bit hacky, and works across wallets(00:28:04) Replicability beyond SA: Kenya's M‑Pesa, Ghana, Latin America(00:32:10) Creating demand: Bitcoin Ekasi as proof-of-use for Pick n Pay(00:35:15) Real usage: growth to ~5k tx/month and $200k volume(00:39:40) Who spends Bitcoin? From cash users to OGs and ideologues(00:42:34) Incentives and the challenge of moving the middle(00:43:42) Tax context in South Africa: capital gains thresholds(00:46:59) UX talk: tap-to-pay vs. QR, hardware realities and patience(00:49:12) Beyond POS: treasury, suppliers, and stablecoin pull(00:51:03) Bitcoin vs. stablecoins in SA usage; Luno/Binance integrations(00:55:07) Wild flexibility: paying with almost any token via partners(00:57:46) Urgency to prove Bitcoin as money before it's siloed(00:58:00) Hypothetical: Square/Cash App design vs. bridge approach(01:03:41) Consumer friction at checkout and signaling acceptance(01:07:38) Tipping, bridges to Venmo/Cash App, and cash realities(01:09:19) Call to action: spend Bitcoin to create demand(01:11:08) Wrap-up: plans to visit SA, links, and farewellmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Michael Hladky joins the pod to explain how CSS performance improvements like content-visibility, CSS containment, contain layout, and contain paint can dramatically outperform JavaScript virtual scrolling. The conversation explores virtual scrolling, large DOM performance, and how layout and paint work inside the browser rendering pipeline, including recalculate styles and their impact on INP Interaction to Next Paint. Michael shares real-world examples of frontend performance optimization, discusses cross-browser CSS support including Safari content-visibility, and explains why web performance issues tied to rendering are often misunderstood and overlooked. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hladky-519340148/ GitHub: https://github.com/BioPhoton X: https://x.com/Michael_Hladky Resources Conference link: https://push-based.io/event/perfnow-2025-michael-hladky-zero-js-virtual-scrolling-css Conference resource: https://github.com/push-based/css-contain-and-content-visibility-research 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? Fill out our listener survey! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com, or tweet at us at PodRocketPod. Check out our newsletter! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, 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 understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CSS Performance and Virtual Scrolling 01:20 Why Interaction to Next Paint (INP) Changed Everything 03:00 The Real Cost of Layout and Paint 05:10 Why Large DOMs Break Performance 06:45 How CSS Containment Works 08:30 Contain Layout vs Contain Paint Explained 10:40 When Containment Breaks Your UI 12:20 Introducing Content Visibility 14:10 CSS Content Visibility vs JavaScript Virtual Scrolling 16:40 Why CSS Skips Recalculate Styles Entirely 18:50 Real Performance Gains on Desktop and Mobile 20:40 Cross-Browser Support Including Safari 22:10 Common Pitfalls and Flickering Issues 24:10 How to Measure Layout and Paint Performance 26:10 Why Frameworks Should Use This by Default 28:00 Design Systems and Low-Hanging Performance Wins 30:10 The Biggest CSS Performance Misconception 32:00 Final Takeaways on Frontend Performance

In this episode, we discuss the 'Drupal in a Day' initiative, aimed at introducing computer science students to Drupal and invigorating the community with new energy. Martin Anderson-Clutz and Hilmar Hallbjörnsson talk about its origins, development, and the specifics of condensing a comprehensive university course into a single-day curriculum. They also cover the enthusiasm and logistics behind the events, insights from past sessions in Vienna and Drupal Jam, and future plans for expanding the scope of this program. Tune in to hear the vision for bringing more students into the Drupal community and the benefits for universities and organizations alike. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe013 Topics What is Drupal in a Day? Origins and Development of Drupal in a Day Target Audience and Curriculum Teaching Methodology and Community Impact Student Engagement and Event Comparisons Momentum and Future Plans for Drupal in a Day Logistics and Volunteer Involvement Open Source and Community Contributions Personal Stories and Final Thoughts Hilmar Hallbjörnsson Hilmar Kári Hallbjörnsson is a senior Drupal developer, educator, and open-source advocate based in Iceland. He works as a Senior Drupal Developer at the University of Iceland and is the CEO/CTO of the Drupal consultancy Um að gera. Hilmar is also an adjunct professor at Reykjavík University, where he teaches "Designing open-sourced web software with Drupal and PHP." Deeply involved in the Drupal ecosystem, Hilmar is an active contributor and community organizer, with a particular focus on Drupal 11, modern configuration management, and the emerging Recipes initiative. He is a co-founder of the Drupal Open University Initiative and Drupal-in-a-Day, and has served on the organizing committee for DrupalCon Europe. His work bridges real-world engineering, teaching, and community leadership, with a strong interest in both the technical evolution and philosophical direction of Drupal as an open-source platform. Martin Anderson-Clutz Martin is a highly respected figure in the Drupal community, known for his extensive contributions as a developer, speaker, and advocate for open-source innovation. Based in London, Ontario, Canada, Martin began his career as a graphic designer before transitioning into web development. His journey with Drupal started in late 2005 when he was seeking a robust multilingual CMS solution, leading him to embrace Drupal's capabilities. Martin holds the distinction of being the world's first Triple Drupal Grand Master, certified across Drupal 7, 8, and 9 as a Developer, Front-End Specialist, and Back-End Specialist. (TheDropTimes) He also possesses certifications in various Acquia products and is UX certified by the Nielsen Norman Group. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Acquia, Martin has been instrumental in advancing Drupal's ecosystem. He has developed and maintains several contributed modules, including Smart Date and Search Overrides, and has been actively involved in the Drupal Recipes initiative, particularly focusing on event management solutions. His current work on the Event Platform aims to streamline the creation and management of event-based websites within Drupal. Beyond development, Martin is a prominent speaker and educator, having presented at numerous Drupal events such as DrupalCon Barcelona and EvolveDrupal. He is also a co-host of the "Talking Drupal" podcast, where he leads the "Module of the Week" segment, sharing insights on various Drupal modules. Martin's dedication to the Drupal community is evident through his continuous efforts to mentor, innovate, and promote best practices within the open-source landscape. Guests Hilmar Hallbjörnsson - drupalviking Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu

We're excited to continue our AI Tools series with Yaron Lavie, a veteran product leader with over 25 years of experience in FinTech, InsurTech, and now retail tech at Nexite, where he helps fashion retailers unlock unique in-store data. In this episode, Yaron joins Matt and Moshe to share how he used Base44, an AI-powered, full‑stack vibe coding platform, to take a completely new product idea from concept to a deployed prototype without touching his R&D team.Yaron walks through why traditional approaches like Figma mockups and static visuals weren't enough for the kind of validation he needed, and how he experimented with tools like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT before landing on Base44 for an end‑to‑end, fully hosted solution. He explains how Base44's conversational, chat-based builder let him model user personas, flows, and entities, then iteratively refine an interactive analytics dashboard with real (anonymized) data, all inside a time‑boxed, low‑risk experiment that still respected security constraints.Join Matt, Moshe, and Yaron as they explore:Why Yaron needed to validate a new product idea without pulling scarce R&D resources off other prioritiesHow he moved from static mockups to interactive prototypes with real data, and where Gemini helped and fell shortWhat made Base44 stand out versus other vibe coding tools like Lovable: full-stack, hosted, and truly end-to-endThe importance of “context engineering” over simple prompt engineering when building with LLM-based buildersUsing Base44's discussion mode, live preview, and QA test generation to shape the product before committing to codeReal-world limits: hitting a ceiling on UX depth, inflated code, and friction with design systems and engineering standardsHow he transitioned from a Base44 prototype to a ground-up rebuild with the core dev team, using the prototype to generate user storiesPractical pros and cons: integrations, multi-currency support, database control, and when full-stack vibe coding is “good enough”Where Yaron sees vibe coding going next, and how PMs can use it responsibly for experimentation and usability testingAnd much more!Want to connect with Yaron or learn more?LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/yaronlavieYou can also connect with us and find more episodes:Product for Product Podcast: http://linkedin.com/company/product-for-product-podcastMatt Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgreenproduct/Moshe Mikanovsky: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanovskyNote: Any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests, and do not represent the products mentioned in any way.Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

As part of the Harsh Realities of UX Maturity series, Darren explains the various layers and angles that are associated with and affected by different UX maturity levels among team members and clients through the story of a project. He also provides strategic insights on how to succeed when stakeholders and clients lack UX maturity.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

Welcome back to the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.This week, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Max Schertel, co-founder & CEO of finmid, and Tim Rehder, General Partner at Earlybird, to unpack the rise of embedded lending infrastructure for B2B platforms.From food delivery and PSPs to ride-hailing and fleet platforms, finmid lets marketplaces offer financing directly to their merchants – with a single integration, across 30+ European markets. Together, they break down why embedded lending is often new capital, not just smoother UX; how better data lets you underwrite the “invisible” SME segment; and what it really takes to scale regulated infra across a fragmented Europe.Here's what's covered:01:03 – What finmid does: One integration for platforms to offer any financing product to business users across Europe02:02 – Why embedded wins: Tim on data access, risk scoring, and turning platforms into “banks in all but the balance sheet”04:05 – Owning infra, not capital: Regulation, operations and data engine vs outsourcing pure funding to institutions06:43 – Economics & margins: Market size, 60%+ gross margins, and why net income beats headline spread10:47 – Customer examples: How Wolt Cash works, proactive offers in the merchant dashboard, and +80% retention uplift12:32 – Impact on the market: New capital for underserved SMEs vs just smoothing the bank journey17:57 – Ticket sizes & duration: Typical loans of €10–20k, up to ~12 months, 85% renewal and the path to larger, longer credit21:15 – AI & risk: Using generative and agentic AI in ops (adverse media) and data science (millions of data points, daily model iteration)29:20 – Scaling to 30 countries: U27 + UK, CH, IS – regulation, payments rails and why “ugly detail work” is the real moat40:17 – Partner alignment: Making financing core to platform metrics (GMV & retention) and hard-won lessons on incentives

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Matt Ezyk has decades of experience building, scaling and leading digital commerce technology and strategy at some of the most innovative companies in the world. Matt serves as Senior Director of Engineering, Ecommerce at Hanna Andersson which is a leading direct-to-consumer premium children's apparel and lifestyle brand. Prior to joining Hanna Andersson, he led digital at Pet Supermarket with oversight of product and engineering. Additionally he served as Director of Functional Architecture and Director of PMO at RafterOne (f/k/a PixelMedia) with operational oversight of teams working with iconic brands like Skechers and LL Bean. Matt also served in progressive leadership roles at Accenture, Merkle (f/k/a LiveArea) and several startups working with hundreds of global brands like Uniqlo, Disney, Revlon, Tapestry and many more. Matt brings to retailers and DTC brands a deep expertise in developing and implementing diverse end-to-end commerce strategies. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:24] Sponsor: Taboola[01:41] Connecting tech decisions to business growth[04:36] Comparing agency and brand-side perspectives[07:24] Sponsor: Next Insurance[08:37] Delivering progress customers can feel[09:58] Choosing platforms based on business maturity[13:03] Callouts[13:13] Auditing tech to recover lost conversions[15:31] Reducing redundancy to improve performance[17:47] Evaluating third-party tools for value[19:36] Sponsor: Electric Eye[20:44] Improving conversion with UX and engineering[22:25] Augmenting team expertise with AI tools[27:46] Balancing speed with long-term scalabilityResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeKids clothes from playtime to bedtime hannaandersson.com/Follow Matt Ezyk linkedin.com/in/mezykReach your best audience at the lowest cost! discover.taboola.com/honest/Easy, affordable coverage that grows with your business nextinsurance.com/honest/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

In this episode, Sarah interviews Vasudha, a UX Designer at Amazon AWS Applied AI, to talk about what it really looks like to invest in your career early, and how the impact compounds for years.Vasudha joined Career Strategy Lab's UX job search accelerator in late 2023 while finishing her master's degree, navigating the uncertainty of the job market as an international student, and waiting to see whether her AWS internship would convert to a full-time role. Today, she's thriving at Amazon, and still actively uses CSL frameworks for LinkedIn updates, internal promotions, and long-term career growth.This episode is a powerful reminder that Career Strategy Lab isn't just about landing one job. It's about building a career operating system you can reuse, refine, and rely on over time.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why Vasudha decided to invest in CSL while still in grad school✔️ How talking to an alumni helped her decide to join✔️ Why CSL skills extend far beyond the job search✔️ How the portfolio sprint changed how she approaches real projects at Amazon✔️ Why answering “why” matters just as much as showing artifacts✔️ How CSL frameworks support promotions—not just hiring✔️ The confidence shift that comes from understanding your blind spots✔️ Why embracing being a UX generalist unlocked clarity and growth✔️ How CSL helps you tell the right story about yourself (not the wrong one)Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Sarah Doody and Career Strategy Lab00:38 Episode Overview and Open House Context01:21 Vasudha's Journey: From Master's to Amazon05:38 The Impact of Career Strategy Lab10:56 Portfolio Development and Career Growth16:37 The Importance of Storytelling in UX Careers21:54 Advice for Joining Career Strategy Lab23:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Loïc Houssier (CTO, Superhuman) joins VC.fm to unpack the Grammarly acquisition of Superhuman and what it signals about the future of AI-native productivity tools.We talk AI in the workflow vs standalone AI tools (ChatGPT/Gemini), voice-first computing, vibe coding vs production engineering, AI's impact on hiring, and why UX taste and product design may be the real moat in an era where everyone has access to the same LLMs.Keywords: Grammarly acquires Superhuman, Superhuman email, Loïc Houssier, AI productivity, AI-native software, email AI, workflow AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs, vibe coding, Cursor, UX design moat, product-led growth, startup defensibility, AI hiring.Follow the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/venturecapitalfm/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vcpodcastfmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venturecapitalfm/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQimY8NJ6cr617lqtRr7N?si=ftylo2qHQiCgmT9dfloD_g&nd=1&dlsi=7b868f1b72094351Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venture-capital/id1575351789Website: https://www.venturecapital.fm/Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshawFollow Peter HarrisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentInstagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@peterharris2812#Superhuman #Grammarly #AI #Productivity #Startups #VentureCapital #Email #LLM #OpenAI #Anthropic #VibeCoding #UXDesign #ProductManagement #Engineering

Crypto didn't remove trust — it refactored it.Which means the real question isn't whether blockchains work… it's whether the people who build them bear any responsibility for what happens next.In this episode we extend the previous conversation on crypto literacy, privacy UX, and incentive design to tackle a hard question with no clean answers:Do builders have responsibility beyond tooling?We explore the “blacksmith problem,” the myth of neutral systems, and how zero-knowledge, chain analysis, and UX choices shape outcomes — intentionally or not. This is not a price talk episode. It's about the ethics, incentives, and trade-offs embedded in decentralized infrastructure.Topics Covered • Crypto literacy and centralization of expertise • Privacy vs usability (and why it's not zero-sum) • Trust: from institutions → networks → intermediaries • The “neutral tools” dilemma in Web3 • When incentives create harm (and who owns it) • ZK systems, mixers, forensics, and emergent behavior • Builders vs system designers vs policymakersKey QuestionWhere does technical responsibility end, and ethical responsibility begin?If you're new hereThis episode continues directly from last week's cliffhanger. Go watch that one first if you want the full arc.Join the CommunityJoin the Discord for builders, OGs, privacy folks, ZK learners, and lurkers:(QR code in the video)Support the ShowLike, comment, subscribe, and clip moments that hit you. We actually watch them.For CommentersAnswer this in one word:Do builders have responsibility beyond tooling? — YES or NO?

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they kick off 2026 with a wide-ranging Week in EdTech conversation covering tech backlash, AI in education, market consolidation, consumer learning tools, and major voices shaping the future of teaching and learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Growing tech backlash around screen time, phone bans, and distrust of edtech.[00:03:55] PowerSchool layoffs reflect private equity pressure and profitability focus.[00:06:30] Layoffs highlight the human cost for educators working in edtech.[00:09:04] Screen time skepticism reaches adult learning and professional assessments.[00:10:52] Big Tech ramps up AI competition as Meta, Amazon, and Apple reposition.[00:12:42] Consumer AI learning startups draw VC attention amid edtech valuation gaps.[00:13:58] Funding: Obo raises $16M Series A for AI-generated, multimodal courses.[00:17:16] UX, speed, and multimodality emerge as key edtech differentiators.[00:19:10] Speechify secures NYC schools deal, blending accessibility with consumer-grade UX.[00:21:08] Engagement-first consumer learning apps challenge traditional edtech models.Plus, special guests:[00:23:48] Eli Luberoff, Founder of Desmos Studio, on creative math tools and Desmos Professional.[00:50:28] Rebecca Winthrop, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, on how AI risks currently outweigh benefits for students without better guardrails.

In this episode of PodRocket, Daniel Thompson--Yvetot joins us to break down what's new in Tauri 2.0 and how developers are using the Tauri framework to build desktop and mobile apps with Rust and JavaScript. We discuss how Tauri lets developers use frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular for the UI while handling heavy logic in Rust, resulting in smaller app binaries and better performance than Electron alternatives. The conversation covers Create Tauri App for faster onboarding, the new plugin system for controlling file system and OS access, and how Tauri improves app security by reducing attack surfaces. They also dive into mobile app development, differences between system WebViews, experiments with Chromium Embedded Framework, and why cross platform apps still need platform-specific thinking. Daniel also shares what's coming next for Tauri, including flexibility in webviews, accessibility tooling, compliance requirements in Europe, and the roadmap toward Tauri 3.0. Links Tauri: https://v2.tauri.app LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denjell 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? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com (mailto:elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Check out our newsletter (https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/)! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ 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 understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Chapters Special Guest: Daniel Thompson-Yvetot.

FREE: AI Project ChallengeSign up for the free AI Project Challenge Keeping up with AI updates has basically become a full-time job.New models, new tools, new workflows — every week something changes, and most of us don't have the time to read every release note, test every feature, or scroll through endless feeds.So I did that for you.In this episode, I break down five major AI updates from the last quarter that designers should actually know about right now.Not as headlines, but as real insights: what changed, why it matters, and how this shows up in design and product work.We'll talk about:how Claude is evolving into a real AI co-worker with agent-style workflows and Claude Codewhy OpenAI Health is an important signal for high-stakes AI product designwhat's happening at Google with Gemini, generative UI, multimodal AI, and vibe codinghow ChatGPT Apps turn AI into a workflow layer across tools like Figma and Slackand what CES tells us about the future of AI beyond screens, from devices to ambient experiencesThis episode is a curated deep dive for designers who want to stay informed without drowning in updates — with concrete examples, UX implications, and clear takeaways.At the beginning of the episode, I also share details about my free AI Challenge, starting next week, where you'll build your first AI project brief step by step and get hands-on experience with AI.If you work in design, UX, or product and want to understand where AI is actually heading — this episode is for you.AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp

Matt Corallo has been a bitcoin developer for nearly fifteen years. We discuss his views on the recent bitcoin core bug, the proposed us clarity act, and the risks/mitigations of quantum computing.Corallo on Nostr: https://primal.net/mattcorallo Corallo on X: https://x.com/TheBlueMattSave our Wallets: https://SaveOurWallets.orgTen31 Quantum Report: https://www.ten31.xyz/insights/quantum-computing-bitcoin-securityEPISODE: 188BLOCK: 932276PRICE: 1030 sats per dollar(00:03:37) Bitcoin Core legacy wallet migration bug(00:07:41) Backups, edge cases, and defensive coding culture(00:07:58) Clarity Act and developer protections: SaveOurWallets.org(00:10:19) Self-custody legal clarity(00:13:12) Partisan Bitcoin ownership data(00:14:43) Surveillance and KYC/AML tightening concerns(00:20:43) Quantum threat framing and scope(00:22:10) Seed phrases enable quantum-safe proofs via hashes(00:24:58) What quantum breaks: exposed public keys, Taproot, and address reuse(00:31:21) Design choices hinge on whether insecure spend paths are frozen(00:33:43) Options: backup TapLeaf, new address types, and fee/UX tradeoffs(00:36:14) Opt-in Taproot versioning to signal post-quantum readiness(00:38:07) Adoption reality: wallet support, privacy impacts, and rollout pace(00:39:34) Freeze-or-not debate: social contract, market dynamics, forks(00:43:56) Public vs. secret quantum progress: who gets there first?(00:47:06) Fork economics: supply shocks, Satoshis coins, and market choice(00:55:01) In-system vs. out-of-system theft; why quantum is different(01:10:01) Preparing pragmatically: give future users post-quantum options(01:24:28) Timelines and hype: where quantum computing really stands(01:29:00) Final takeaways: no panicmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Is AI really the new UI, or is that just another tech buzzphrase? Or ... is AI actually EVERY user interface now?In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier sits down with Mark Vange, CEO & founder of Automate.ly and former CTO at Electronic Arts, to unpack what happens when interfaces stop being fixed and start being generated on the fly.They explore:• Why generative AI makes it cheaper to create custom interfaces per user• How conversational, auditory, and adaptive experiences redefine “UI”• When consistency still matters (cars, safety systems, frontline work)• Why AI doesn't replace workers — but radically reshapes workflows• Whether browsers should become AI-native or stay neutral canvases• The unresolved risks around AI agents, payments, and controlFrom hospitals using AI to speak Haitian Creole, to compliance forms that drop from hours to minutes, this conversation shows how every experience can become intelligent, contextual, and helpful.

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María Jesús Bonafonte Alario es una diseñadora UX y especialista en accesibilidad y se dedica a la comunicación clara. Hablamos de accesibilidad, de un proyecto de comunicación clara para el gobierno y de cómo asegurarnos que el mensaje y la resolución visual sean entendidos. Esta entrevista es parte de las listas: diseño inclusivo, diseño ético, España y diseño, Salud y diseño, Diseño UX, Gobierno y diseño, Educación en diseño y Adultos mayores y diseño.Ella nos recomiendaGuía de comunicación clara Guía para una comunicación más inclusivaHerramienta ClaraEscuela y comunidad de tribUXWeAAAre, cursos y talleres de accesibilidadLa Fundación de Dalat que tienen también charlas, cursos y mucha información valiosaAccesibilidad Web. WCAG 2.2 de forma sencilla de Olga Carreras y Olga Revilla: Usable y Accesible, el blog de Olga Carreras 

In the second segment of Harsh Realities of UX Maturity, Darren presents a series of questions referred to as "The UX Maturity Challenge." These questions offer opportunities for introspection, allowing listeners to reflect on their perceptions of the discipline and how they inform its well-being. Are you up for the challenge? Check it out!REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

Travel is one of the most demo-friendly use cases for AI — and one of the hardest industries to actually disrupt.Every AI launch seems to promise the same thing: “Tell me where you want to go, and I'll plan everything.” But behind the slick demos sits a deeply consolidated industry dominated by platforms, hotel chains, and airlines that optimize for upsell and extraction.Rafat Ali is the founder and CEO of Skift, which bills itself as “the daily homepage for the global travel industry.” We discuss whether AI is likely to have a traveler-friendly effect — or whether the big platforms will just use these new tools of hyper-personalization to extract even more from us. We cover: Whether AI creates new intermediaries—or just strengthens existing giantsWhy no breakout consumer AI travel startup has emerged (yet)Where AI does work in travel today: ops, logistics, and B2B automationWhy travel is a graveyard for “great UX, bad business” startups (RIP HipmunkRafat's dad hacks for traveling with three kids---Featured voices:Rafat Ali — Founder and CEO of SkiftMe (Dan Blumberg) — I'm the host of CRAFTED. and the founder of Modern Product Minds. HMU if you want to build something great! I love building from zero to one.---And if you please…Share with a friend! Word of mouth is by far the most powerful way for podcasts to growSubscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter at crafted.fmShare your feedback! I'm experimenting with new episode formats and would love your honest feedback on this and other episodes. Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com or DM me on LinkedInSponsor the show? I'm actively speaking to potential sponsors. Drop me a line and let's talk.Get psyched!… There are some big updates to this show coming soon!

In this episode of Wharton Tech Toks, host Debbie Cheng (WG'26) sits down with Carly Price (WEMBA ‘23), Senior Director of Customer & Partner Experience Design at ServiceNow and founder of Liv Labs, a women's health startup.Carly shares what it takes to lead design at scale across industries from retail and finance to automotive and enterprise SaaS. She opens up about launching Liv Labs and balancing startup life with the Wharton WEMBA program, all while working full-time and raising a family.From building beta branches at JPMorgan Chase to integrating AI into UX at ServiceNow, Carly's career is a masterclass in creative leadership, strategic thinking, and staying curious.Whether you're a designer, founder, or MBA navigating your next move, this episode is full of real talk, tactical insights, and inspiration.

In a world where AI hype is everywhere, what does meaningful, grounded transformation actually look like? In this episode, Galen Low sits down with Michael Domanic, VP and Head of AI at UserTesting, to unpack how AI is being strategically integrated into core business functions—not just to ride the hype wave, but to unlock measurable value. From demystifying the ROI of AI to cultivating a culture of experimentation and enablement, Michael shares his real-world approach to driving AI transformation that sticks.They dive into the mindset shifts needed as organizations mature in their AI journey, how UX professionals are becoming more essential than ever, and why the future of AI in business may not be about tech at all—but about how people adapt to ongoing change.Resources from this episode:Join the Digital Project Manager CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Michael on LinkedInCheck out UserTesting

What if the friction stopping crypto adoption is the same fear that kept 62% of US adults from making their first online purchase until the pandemic forced them? From Bitcoin at $2 to NFTs that people still don't understand, the pattern repeats: revolutionary technology stumbles not on innovation, but on trust and usability.This encore episode (originally published in April 2024 and our #1 most downloaded episode of the year) brings back Jean-Louis Hé, Director of Digital and E-Commerce at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they reflect on how quickly technology moves, blockchain was the emerging tech buzz in 2024, now AI dominates every conversation.Jean-Louis shares his journey from wanting to be an architect to shaping digital experiences, explaining how his family's Chinese restaurant in Paris taught him the importance of human connection that now informs his work bridging physical retail with digital innovation. He reveals YSL's Web3 experiments with Beauty Blocks NFTs designed to transform one-way brand communication into participatory community building, drawing parallels to Nike's success letting customers co-design shoes. We tackle the massive friction barriers in crypto (MetaMask wallets, scam airdrops, ledger codes, obscure coin exchanges), explore why connected mirrors and QR codes still matter in stores, and examine how gaming revolutionized technology infrastructure that business now benefits from. Jean-Louis argues the biggest misconception about frictionless digital experiences is thinking you only need to optimize the digital interface, when the real work is crafting a cohesive story across the entire consumer journey.Key Actionable Takeaways:Design for the complete journey, not just digital touchpoints - A beautiful website won't succeed if it's disconnected from physical stores, marketplace channels, and brand values across the customer experienceBuild two-way participation instead of one-way communication - Enable consumers to co-create through challenges, exclusive access, and design input rather than passively consuming brand messagesRecognize adoption friction mirrors historical technology fears - The same resistance to online credit cards 15 years ago now appears with crypto wallets; reduce friction by simplifying onboarding and building trust through educationWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookJean-Louis's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanlouishe/ Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Blockchain vs AI adoption(02:30) Jean-Louis's origin story(06:00) Architecture meets UX(08:00) PowerPoint wireframes era(10:00) Growing up in analog retail(11:30) Connected retail tools(13:00) McDonald's efficiency principles(14:00) Digital apron concept(15:00) Selling fragrance online(16:00) Brain signal scent tech(18:00) Beyond screen interfaces(19:30) Crypto and NFT curiosity(21:00) Web3 and user control(23:47) Bitcoin at $2 regrets(26:00) YSL Beauty Blocks launch(27:00) Nike's community building(29:00) Crypto wallet friction(31:30) Early e-commerce parallels(32:00) Buying obscure coins(34:00) Twitter crypto scams(35:30) Pandemic online shopping(37:45) Biggest misconception(40:00) Human connection matters(41:00) The phygital world(42:00) Immersive web evolution(44:00) Gaming drives innovation(45:30) Roblox brand strategy(47:00) Digital ownership economics(48:00) Conclusion

Euro Beinat is the Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus Group, working on scaling AI-driven tools and agent-based systems across Prosus's global portfolio, deploying internal assistants like Toqan and generative AI platforms such as PlusOne, and building initiatives like AI House Amsterdam and interdisciplinary AI residencies to explore intent-driven AI and strengthen Europe's AI ecosystem.Mert Öztekin is the Chief Technology Officer at Just Eat Takeaway.com, working on advancing the company's platform with AI-driven ordering and personalised user experiences, scaling cloud and generative AI tooling for engineering productivity, and exploring innovative delivery technologies like automation to make ordering and delivery more seamless. Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinInGet the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletterMLOps GPU Guide: https://go.mlops.community/gpuguide// AbstractAgents sound smart until millions of users show up. A real talk on tools, UX, and why autonomy is overrated.// BioEuro Beinat Euro is a technology executive and entrepreneur specializing in data science, machine learning, and AI. He works with global corporations and startups to build data- and ML-driven products and businesses. His current focus is on Generative AI and the use of AI as a tool for invention and innovation.Mert ÖztekinMert is the current Chief Technology Officer at Just Eat Takeaway.com with previous experience as a CTO at Delivery Hero Germany GmbH, Director of Engineering at Delivery Hero, and IT Manager at yemeksepeti.com. They have a background in software engineering, system-business analysis, and project management, with a master's degree in Computer Engineering. Mert has also worked as an IT Project Team Lead and has experience in managing mobile teams and global expansions in the online food ordering industry.// Related LinksWebsite: https://www.prosus.com/Website: https://justeattakeaway.com/~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our Slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]MLOps GPU Guide: https://go.mlops.community/gpuguideConnect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkmConnect with Euro on LinkedIn: /eurobeinat/Connect with Mert on LinkedIn: /mertoztekin/Timestamps:[00:00] AI Transformation Challenges[00:29] AI Productivity[04:30] Developer Tool Freedom[09:40] AI Alignment Bottleneck[22:17] Exploring Agent Potential[25:59] Governance of AI Agents[33:24] Shadow AI Governance[40:57] AI Budgeting for Growth[46:27] MLOps GPU Guide announcement!

You Are Sitting On Hidden Money: Steve Taylor Explains How SoCommercial Monetizes SpaceCheck out https://www.socommercial.com Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/In this episode, Steve Taylor, founder of SoCommercial, breaks down how to monetize commercial space, why he built the platform, and how owners can list spaces for free and deal direct, no brokers in the middle.

In this episode, Sarah chats with Ben Peck, Director of Product Design & Global Strategy at nCino and a longtime community builder in the UX and product world, to demystify how UX hiring really works, from the perspective of someone who's hired again and again.Ben brings over 20 years of experience across agencies, tech, leadership, and community building. As the co-founder of Front Conference and former Executive Director of Product Hive, he's reviewed hundreds of portfolios, partnered closely with recruiters, and built high-performing design teams across industries.Together, Sarah and Ben unpack what actually happens after you click “apply,” how hiring managers scan portfolios, why storytelling matters more than polish, and how community and relationships quietly shape most UX careers.If you've ever wondered what's going on behind the scenes of UX hiring, or how to stand out without burning yourself out, this episode is for you.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ What hiring managers actually look for in UX portfolios✔️ Why your portfolio needs a hook—and what that hook should be✔️ How recruiters and hiring managers split screening responsibilities✔️ The biggest mistakes candidates make when telling case study stories✔️ Why generalists are thriving in today's UX job market✔️ How to make industry or role pivots without starting over✔️ The smartest way to reach out to companies (and who not to DM)✔️ Why community—not cold applications—is the real career accelerant✔️ How hiring managers evaluate experience beyond “years on paper”Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast00:38 Guest Introduction: Ben Peck03:25 Ben Peck's Career Journey05:31 The Value of Being a Generalist10:22 Hiring Insights and Job Market Trends20:59 Portfolio Tips for Job Seekers28:57 The Importance of Storytelling in Portfolios30:42 Balancing Content and Design32:21 Effective Use of Prototypes and Videos40:00 Transitioning to a UX Career43:22 The Role of Community in Career Growth48:37 Advice for Job Seekers49:33 Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Insights53:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Marin, co‑founder of Nexus.xyz, the next‑generation Layer‑1 blockchain built for financial applications. We dig into why the future of blockchains may not be general purpose, but specialized and verifiable. Daniel breaks down how Nexus uses CK proofs, dual‑core architecture, and native APIs to bring Web‑2 finance experiences on‑chain. We talk about algorithmic trading, prediction markets, sustainable revenue models, ecosystem incentives, and what the market needs to scale in 2026 and beyond. If you're curious about where blockchain infrastructure and financial products are headed, this is a must‑listen.00:01:30 – Daniel's path into crypto and Nexus's origin.00:02:45 – What verifiable finance really means for a Layer‑1.00:04:00 – Why traditional Web3 chains fail at Web‑2‑like financial UX.00:06:30 – The case for specialization over general purpose chains.00:08:00 – Nexus's dual‑core architecture: benefits & trade‑offs.00:11:45 – Best‑suited applications: algorithmic trading & native APIs.00:14:30 – How CK proofs enable scalability & verifiability.00:16:30 – Revenue capture: why Nexus prioritizes business sustainability.00:18:30 – Balancing developer incentives and protocol economics.00:21:45 – Exciting innovations: tokenized prediction markets & composability.00:23:30 – Other projects worth watching (Hyperliquid, Lighter, Tempo, stablecoin builders).00:26:00 – Nexus's 2026 roadmap: mainnet + perpetual exchange launch.00:27:45 – Lessons learned: move fast, stay adaptive.00:30:00 – Community ask: engage with the Nexus ecosystem.Connect with Nexus and Daniel hereDisclaimer:- Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Anthony and Katie discuss Scott Jenson's talk titled "Are we stuck with the same desktop UX forever" Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fZTOjd_bOQHosts:Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/hobdaydesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katie Langerman, Design Technologist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman⁠

Episode 61 turns the Midjourney Fast Hours mic over to the audience.Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn go fully live for an AMA that exposes where visual AI actually stands right now. Not the hype decks, but the messy, useful, (occasionally) frustrating truth.They break down what Midjourney v8 really signals, why the long-awaited edit model has become table stakes, and how Nano Banana Pro quietly changed everyone's workflow whether they admit it or not. They debate node-based canvases like Weavy and FreePik Spaces, talk through Kling vs Veo 3 vs Runway for motion, and unpack why so many tools feel powerful yet exhausting at the same time.Along the way, they tackle...creative paralysisnegative promptingresolution mythsvideo realismpricing chaostool fatigueand the uncomfortable reality that AI creativity is now limited more by decision-making than by capability.It's candid and opinionated. And it's exactly the conversation most AI creatives are already having in their heads.If you're using Midjourney, Nano Banana Pro, Weavy, Kling, Veo 3, or just trying to stay sane in the visual AI arms race, this episode is required listening.--⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour(s)00:00 – We're live, welcome to Episode 6102:45 – What this AMA will really focus on04:14 – From LinkedIn Lives to a full podcast05:34 – Midjourney V8 expectations vs reality08:05 – MJ vs Nano Banana Pro workflows10:15 – Resolution, text, and why pixels matter13:26 – Seadream 4 vs 4.5 honest reactions15:15 – Runway 4.5 and the Nvidia signal17:59 – Grok as a sleeper visual AI platform19:42 – Is Midjourney falling behind?22:29 – Edit models as non-negotiable24:04 – Node-based tools and FreePik Spaces28:07 – Camera control and multi-angle tools31:27 – Tool overload and UX fatigue36:43 – Creative paralysis and decision overload41:33 – Gating content, growth tactics, and trust44:44 – X vs LinkedIn for AI discovery49:11 – Are LoRAs still relevant?54:40 – FreePik Variations first impressions56:08 – How much creators actually spend monthly01:02:49 – 3D workflows and what's coming next01:10:10 – Strategy vs experimentation for teams01:15:03 – Transitioning from image to video01:20:21 – Motion capture, Kling, Veo 301:22:21 – Has AI killed the creative muse?01:28:13 – Was learning to prompt a waste of time?01:31:56 – Dance realism and motion problems01:34:21 – Where creative AI goes next01:36:00 – Biggest breakthroughs of 202501:39:11 – Negative prompting and visual defaults01:46:21 – Final thoughts and what's next

In this episode of Social Soup, the sōsh team kicks off the new year by discussing bad marketing practices. Michelle, Maggie, and Ashley unpack the growing frustration consumers feel with misleading marketing. They discuss fake discounts, scam ads, A.I. product photos, and dark UX patterns designed to confuse rather than help. They dive into real examples, exploring why short-term tricks destroy long-term trust, how smart consumers are pushing back, and why brands need to stop catfishing their customers. Love Social Soup? Subscribe, share, and rate the show!Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/michelledattilio ⁠Learn more about sōsh: ⁠getsosh.com ⁠ 

We're building this together. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on The Fitness League—how your feedback shapes the app's roadmap, what's improving in habit tracking and user experience, and how community challenges keep you consistent. What you'll hear: Roadmap reveals Habit tracking upgrades Community-first design UX improvements Long-term Vision If you're ready for a community-driven fitness app that helps busy "everyday athletes" win the week—one habit at a time—this refresh is your playbook. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching The Fitness League app https://www.fitnessleagueapp.com/ Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/playbooks Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Fitness League 01:24 Understanding the Roadmap 03:24 User Experience and Feedback 08:37 Launch Insights and Development Process 11:29 Future Features and Enhancements 16:11 Top Trackables and User Engagement 20:03 Exploring Fitness Habits and Trends 23:33 Defining the 'Muscle Mommy' Concept 26:58 Engaging Challenges and Community Involvement 30:37 Building a Vision for Optimal Living 34:25 Creating Positive Change Through Health

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sat down with Shruti Kapoor, independent content creator and longtime React educator, to dig into what's actually new — and worth getting excited about — in React 19.2. While it may sound like a “minor” release on paper, this update delivers some genuinely powerful improvements that can change how we build and reason about React apps.We talked through React Compiler finally becoming stable, how the new Activity component can dramatically simplify state management and UX, what View Transitions mean for animations, and why new tooling like Performance Tracks in Chrome DevTools is such a big deal for debugging. If you care about performance, async React, or writing less code with better results, this one's for you.Links & ResourcesShruti Kapoor's YouTube Channel (React, AI, Web Dev):

Paul sits down with Mark Techson to break down Angular v21. They explore how Angular signals power new features like Angular signal forms, improve scalability, and simplify state management. The conversation dives deep into Angular AI tooling, including the Angular MCP server, Angular AI tutor, and the Angular Gemini CLI extension, explaining how Angular is adapting to modern AI-first developer workflows. Mark also shares how Angular Aria introduces Angular headless components with built-in Angular accessibility, reshaping UX collaboration. The episode wraps with updates on using Vitest with Angular, and performance features like Angular defer syntax and Angular incremental hydration. Links Blog: https://marktechson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktechson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marktechson X: https://x.com/marktechson Github: https://github.com/MarkTechson Resources Announcing Angular v21: https://blog.angular.dev/announcing-angular-v21-57946c34f14b Angular v21 video announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDAHORVzQ5g 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? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com (mailto:elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Check out our newsletter (https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/)! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ 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 understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Chapters 00:00:00 – Introduction & What's New in Angular v21 00:01:00 – Angular Release Cadence & Why v21 Matters 00:02:45 – Who Angular v21 Is For: Scaling Teams & Apps 00:04:00 – AI in Modern Angular Workflows 00:05:00 – Context, Memory, and AI Tooling Strategy 00:07:30 – Web CodeGen Score & Evidence-Based Best Practices 00:08:50 – Introducing Signal Forms 00:11:00 – Client vs Server Validation with Signals 00:12:00 – Migration Strategy for Signal Forms 00:13:00 – Signals vs Observables: When to Use Each 00:15:00 – Rethinking UX with Angular Aria 00:17:00 – Headless Components & Design Systems 00:19:30 – Styling, AI, and Design Collaboration 00:22:00 – Testing in Angular v21 & Vitest 00:24:00 – Why Vitest Took Time to Land 00:26:00 – Developer Experience & Framework Fatigue 00:29:00 – Choosing Frameworks in 2025 00:31:00 – AI Tutors, MCP Servers & CLI Tooling 00:34:00 – Deferred Loading & Incremental Hydration 00:35:00 – Where to Learn More & Closing Remarks

Design was supposed to be creative work. For a lot of designers, it's turned into endurance. In this episode, I'm joined by Vivianne Castillo to unpack how corporate design culture quietly rewards burnout, why endurance gets mistaken for professionalism, and how designers can start reclaiming creativity, agency, and choice.What if the behaviors that made you successful in design are the same ones slowly disconnecting you from yourself?Design culture loves to celebrate resilience, but too often what's really being rewarded is endurance: tolerating vague feedback, late pivots, constant urgency, and emotional labor without complaint. In this conversation, Vivianne Castillo shares why so many designers feel drained, disconnected, and quietly shrinking inside roles that were supposed to be creative and human-centered.Vivianne draws on her background in trauma counseling, psychology, and design to explain how corporate UX environments often reward unhealed coping patterns—people-pleasing, hyper-vigilance, over-responsibility, and self-silencing—while calling it “professionalism.” The work still gets done, praise still comes, but the cost is creativity, curiosity, and a sense of agency.We also talk about what it actually looks like to take that agency back. Not through dramatic exits or rage-quitting, but through small, intentional experiments: setting boundaries, asking better questions, redefining security, and exploring entrepreneurial paths without burning everything down. If your design job feels more like survival than creation, this episode is for you.Topics:• 04:57 – Vivian's Journey• 07:16 – The Toxicity in UX Culture• 19:14 – Reclaiming Agency as Designers• 29:20 – Unhealed Patterns in the Workplace• 31:13 – Understanding Corporate Culture and Personal Responsibility• 32:01 – Self-Silencing and Professionalism• 32:30 – Endurance vs. Resilience• 33:04 – Updating Unhealed Behaviors• 35:34 – Navigating Toxic Workplaces• 37:14 – The Illusion of Job Security• 43:09 – Entrepreneurship as a Healing Experience• 43:37 – The Walkout Event for UX ProfessionalsHelpful Links:• Connect with Vivianne on LinkedIn• Join the Walkout—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

THANK YOU FOR 50 EPISODES!  This is the 50th episode of Writers of Silicon Valley. Thank you for listening all this time - through my bad editing skills, a three year break, and me saying "absolutely" a lot.  It means so much that you'd tune in once, let alone 50 times. So thank you :)  As an extra 'thank you' I'm offering 35% off Advanced UX Content for Product at UX Content Collective. Use PODCAST35 at checkout :) Here's to 50 more.  Content design for AI agents Christopher Greer has been creating cool content design resources for years, but his latest is a real accomplishment: a Claude Skill that hooks into Figma and critiques UX writing.  It turns out Chris is quite optimistic about the state of the content design market.  We talk about his work at Stripe, what it actually means to design content for AI agents and internal systems - not chatbots for end users, but the infrastructure, context, and governance that sit behind them. Chris shares how content design skills translate directly into agent design, why context management is now a core capability, and how content designers can scale their influence by working closer to engineering and systems. What we talked about: ✅ Why content design skills map closely to designing AI agents and systems ✅ Context management, "context rot," and why structure matters more than prompts ✅ How content designers can scale influence through internal tools and governance ✅ Working as a content designer inside an engineering-led company like Stripe ✅ What Chris learned building and open-sourcing a Claude skill for UX writing critique ✅ Why GitHub and version control are becoming practical skills for content designers ✅ The risks AI poses to junior roles, and the strategic work that won't disappear ✅ Why qualitative judgment, taste, and human evaluation still matter Where to find Chris: LinkedIn Chris's blog Chris's Claude Skill

Send us a textUseful beats flashy every time. We sit down with Przemek Kowalczyk, co-founder and CEO of Ramp Network, to unpack the practical moves that make crypto onboarding fast, trusted, and truly global—without asking users to care about the plumbing. From the first failed startup experiments to becoming MiCA-authorized across the EU, this conversation maps how to earn trust at the moment it matters: when someone decides to buy crypto and needs it to just work.We explore the bottlenecks that quietly kill conversion—right-sized KYC, payment rails that actually clear, and error handling that doesn't spook new users. You'll hear why cards can feel universal yet unreliable, how localization drives higher success rates, and why building compliance pathways into product development is the only way to ship at scale in regulated markets. The leadership playbook is blunt and battle-tested: keep cash buffers for the next shock, maintain vendor backups, and design for abrupt market turns.Looking forward, we break down why stablecoins are set to become the default transfer layer for remittances and cross-border payments. As wallets and flows abstract the rails, users will only feel speed and lower cost—exactly what drives adoption. We also talk founder traits that predict resilience, the art of pivoting without losing the core problem, and how a partner-first approach can embed seamless onramps directly inside wallets for a smoother first-time experience.If you care about shipping products that people actually use, this is your blueprint: build trust, minimize friction, and speak to outcomes users value today. Follow the show, share it with a friend who's wrestling with crypto UX, and leave a quick review to help more builders find this conversation.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on December 10, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/cards-are-ancient-stablecoins-are-inevitable-and-compliance-still-ruins-weekend-releases/..........................................................................

“Step sounds in a game is a sample being repeated, and then people start to make little variations in pitch of this sample. And then they became increasingly sophisticated with middleware, and so a whole set of software emerged, a type of software game, audio middleware, that serves only the purpose of making sound, usually sample-based sounds, pleasurable to use in an interactive context. And there are many different strategies, layering, adaptive mixing, even spectral shaping and stuff like that. And, of course, generative approaches as well are coming in, and that's so interesting.” – Daniel Hug This episode is the second half of my conversation with sound and interaction designer, researcher, and head of the Sound Design MA at Zurich University of the Arts, Daniel Hug, as we talk about what the Avengers and Matrix movies can teach us about sound design, how video games helped pave the way for audio-first UX, and the importance of learning not just music but the language of sound. As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:00) - The Evolution of Sound DesignAs we start the second half of our discussion, Daniel and I talk about how Hollywood blockbusters have shown that a strong first impression can have diminishing returns, and how video-game design demonstrates the value of planning for repetition when it comes to sound. “Game sound, I always say, it has taught me probably the most about interactive or use-oriented sound design,” he explains. “Although you would not expect it from there, it's not product sound design, it has nothing to do with cars or appliances or whatever, but it's the [same] basic mechanisms. It's about interaction.” We talk about his work on electric vehicle soundscapes and the sound designs in sci-fi movies that helped shape his design philosophy. “The sound of the car changes based on the way I press the gas pedal,” he says. “So if I'm being too aggressive, the sound can actually tell me, make me feel that, oh, now you're overdoing it. And that's what a film sound designer would do in a science-fiction film.”(0:14:37) - Empowering Sound Design for Everyday LifeDaniel tells us more about the considerations that go into automobile sound design, including legal concerns that go well beyond the car's interior. “In Europe,” he tells us, “they have this regulation that from zero to thirty you have to have some noise generator. So even Teslas have, since, I don't know how many years, but eventually they started to make noise as well.” We talk about how COVID and the shift to virtual spaces and online content brought more attention to sound design, and how the language to describe sounds is still evolving. “We have all kinds of visual languages that are established and normative, so to say,” he explains. “They tell us how to think, or to think of a certain image. In sound, especially if it's non-musical, this is often missing. We have to come up with something.” Episode...

Visual Studio Code has become one of the most influential tools in modern software development. The open-source code editor has evolved into a platform used by millions of developers around the world, and it has reshaped expectations for what a modern development environment can be through its intuitive UX, rich extension marketplace, and deep integration The post VS Code and Agentic Development with Kai Maetzel appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:30) - Who are your heroes? (00:09:26) - The infancy and evolution of Athena (00:15:12) - Inflection points (00:18:14) - Jonathan's reasoning for going public with interviews (00:20:08) - How do you pick countries to work in? (00:22:41) - Who is the core Athena customer? (00:28:09) - Jonathan's 6 EAs (00:32:13) - Surprising things Jonathan's delegated (00:35:42) - Broadening your scope of what's possible with assistants (00:42:05) - A day in the life with multiple EAs (00:45:41) - Delegation within EAs (00:50:31) - Family dynamics with EAs (00:54:07) - The 2050 version of Athena Links: Athena - https://www.athena.com/ Rolling Fun — https://www.rolling.fun To support the costs of producing this podcast:  >> Buy a copy of the Navalmanack: www.navalmanack.com/  >> Buy a copy of The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/ >> Sign up for my online course and community about building your Personal Leverage: https://www.ejorgenson.com/leverage  >> Invest in early-stage companies alongside Eric and his partners at Rolling Fun: https://angel.co/v/back/rolling-fun >> Join the free weekly email list at ejorgenson.com/newsletter >> Text the podcast to a friend >> Or at least give the podcast a positive review to help us reach new listeners! We discuss: How Jonathan developed calm under extreme startup pressure Athena's evolution from side hustle to billion-dollar vision Why great delegation is a skill, not magic Surprising personal and family delegation use cases Combining humans and AI for exponential leverage Quotes from Jonathan: “My mind is an inner citadel. I've got a good mind, a wife that loves me, and everything else is gravy.” “I started Athena with the sole goal of generating income for my wife and I to live off of.” “The vision of ​Athena​ is the best human assistants powered by the best AI.” “Humans are good UX. We've evolved to like humans.” “You don't build the first Tesla without a steering wheel.” “We're building something that watches assistants work, not to replace them, but to augment them.” “Delegation is a J-curve. It's slower at first, but compounds.” “The cardinal sin of delegation is thinking, ‘It's faster to do it myself.'” “You can think of an assistant as a cognitive prosthesis.” “Belief is the first limiter. Most people don't believe time freedom is possible.” “Ask yourself: If I had a hundred more hours a week, what would I do?” Important Quotes from the podcast on Business and Entrepreneurship   There is no skill called “business.” Avoid business magazines and business classes. - Naval Ravikant   You have to work up to the point where you can own equity in a business. You could own equity as a small shareholder where you bought stock. You could also own it as an owner where you started the company. Ownership is really important.     Everybody who really makes money at some point owns a piece of a product, a business, or some IP. That can be through stock options if you work at a tech company. That's a fine way to start.