Why VCs Say No: The Real Reasons Behind the RejectionsWhen a VC passes on your startup, it often feels personal. But in reality, most rejections come down to patterns they’ve seen before. Sure…4d ago4d ago
Published inThe Design CoachTransitioning to Design Management is Hard, Risky and Requires a Lot of LuckThere are three common paths into Design Management. Either you start at the bottom and work your way up, you take on a stretch project…4d ago4d ago
Published inThe Design CoachAre You an Accidental Design Saboteur? (According to the CIA)As a design leadership coach, I work with a lot of incredibly thoughtful designers. They care deeply about their craft. They want to…Apr 141Apr 141
Published inThe Design CoachThe Role of Design in an Increasingly Financialized Business EnvironmentIn recent years, businesses have become increasingly decoupled from traditional outcomes like profit, and many are now seen as financial…Jan 51Jan 51
Published inThe Design CoachCultivating the Right Kind of ConflictThe ability to share conflicting views about a situation or problem and still get on is a vital component of any high functioning team. It…Jan 5Jan 5
Published inThe Design CoachDealing With Conflict Using the PLEASE FrameworkIn my previous post I shared the idea that high functioning teams are comfortable with high levels of conflict, as long as it’s the right…Jan 5Jan 5
Published inThe Design VCWhy Hiring Ex-FAANG Employees Might Be a Mistake for Early-Stage StartupsFor many early-stage founders, hiring team members from FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) companies feels like a shortcut to…Jan 31Jan 31
Published inThe Design VCSchrödinger’s Rebrand: From Leather Seats to Starship ChicJaguar’s recent rebrand feels like it exists in a quantum state — both a daring pivot and a colossal misstep, depending on who you ask…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
Published inThe Design VCHow Optimising for Value Delivery Unlocks Startup GrowthIn my recent talk on The Growth Equation, I shared the story of Marta, a founder archetype whose journey reveals a common but often…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
Published inThe Design CoachThe Battle Between Shipping and Perfection: A Designer’s DilemmaDesigners, let’s talk about an uncomfortable truth. For many of us, the joy of our craft lies in creating work that is not just functional…Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024