Awaiting Approval. Season 1, Episode 3 : Stan Reimgen

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Jun 26, 2025

Stan Reimgen, co-founder of Big and Big Future, specializes in sustainable innovation, with a background at Commerzbank and Zalando. He shares his transformative journey from business to design, emphasizing the importance of creativity in tackling climate issues. The conversation highlights the need for experimentation in leadership and aligning personal values with work, especially in sustainability. Stan also reflects on the challenges of parenthood and the impact of AI on design, calling for a balance between technology and creative artistry.

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ANECDOTE

Simple Coffee Walk Ritual

Stan enjoys ending his week with a walk and coffee, emphasizing simple pleasures.
He would take a guest in Munich to the same favorite coffee spot for a relaxed chat.

INSIGHT

Business and Design Connect

Business and design share critical questions like "What do we build?" and "For whom?".
Stan ties his marketing degree to purposeful, sustainable innovation in design now.

ADVICE

Learn Business to Lead Creatively

Designers must understand business constraints to be effective.
If designers want strategic roles, they need to engage with the business side actively.

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Stan Reimgen - Co-Founder at Big (ex-Commerzbank, Zalando, Microsoft, Tomorrow Bank)

From launching mobile banking for 1.5 million customers at Commerzbank to building sustainable innovation with pioneers like Zalando, Microsoft, and Tomorrow Bank, Stan Reimgen’s journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven design leadership.

In this conversation, we explore his shift from business school to hands-on design, the power of experimentation, and what it really means to create work that helps the planet - not just the product roadmap. Stan opens up about parenthood, purpose, and why designers need to reclaim their creative fire before the industry burns them out.

You can connect with Stan on LinkedIn here

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