Ran Talks Design
Ran Talks Design
Podcast Description
Ran Talks Design is a podcast where senior designers, heads of design, and startup founders come together to explore the art and strategy of impactful design. Hosted by Ran, a seasoned product designer, each episode dives deep into a topic in design strategies, B2B SaaS growth, and the power of design in driving business success. Whether you’re building products or scaling design teams, this is your go-to space for insights, stories, and actionable advice.
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The podcast focuses on impactful design strategies, B2B SaaS growth, and the significance of design in business success. Episodes include discussions like Quiet Achievers, which addresses how introverts can lead effectively without changing their nature, and Mastering Vision & Strategy, which explores career paths in design at companies like Shopify and Personio. Themes also encompass practical advice, personal branding, and bridging educational gaps in design.
The podcast for designers who want to build, grow, and lead with impact.
Want to be a design founder — but don’t know where to start?In this episode, I talk to Patrick Thompson, ex-Atlassian design leader turned multi-time founder, about exactly how he went from designer → $22M-funded startup founder — without writing a single line of code.Whether you’re a senior designer, growth PM, or aspiring founder, we break down:
How to de-risk your startup idea before finding a technical cofounder
The truth about founder-led sales, fundraising, and team building as a designer
Patrick’s step-by-step blueprint from Iteratively to Clarify
How your design superpowers can become startup leverage
Connect with RanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranliudesign/ Connect with PatrickLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickt010/Clarify: https://www.clarify.ai/
Love the content? Consider supporting the channel by buying me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/rantalksdesign00:00 Introduction to Clarify and Patrick Thompson01:24 Patrick’s Career Journey: From Marketing to Design03:28 Founding Iteratively and Lessons Learned04:44 Building Clarify: Vision and Challenges09:55 The Importance of Networking and Support18:59 Balancing Quality and Speed in Product Development23:13 Resource Constraints and Team Growth23:59 Design Principles and Hiring24:32 Advantages of a Design Background26:04 Learning Sales as a Founder27:16 Balancing Multiple Roles29:19 Becoming an Investor35:51 Challenges of Being a Designer Founder39:27 Advice for Aspiring Founders42:36 Clarify and Final Thoughts
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