Growthmates: Create and Grow Meaningful Products & Careers
From UX to CEO, supafast | Zander Whitehurst (CEO at Memorisely)
May 30, 2023
Zander Whitehurst, Founder of Memorisely, ex. UX Designer at HotJar, shares his journey from UX to CEO and the challenges of transitioning to a Founder role. They discuss the future of education, effective methods for continuous learning, personal growth, and cultivating community. They also explore the idea of an education retreat on Ibiza and offer advice for transitioning into product design and choosing a bootcamp.
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Quick takeaways
- Transitioning from a full-time job to starting a business requires facing challenges and relying on passion and authenticity to build a community.
- There is a need for affordable and remote options in design education to remove barriers and provide quality learning opportunities.
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Transitioning from a Comfortable Job to Starting a Business
Xander shares his journey of transitioning from a full-time job to starting his own business, Memorizely. He discusses the challenges he faced and the passion that drove him to establish his own venture. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and shared mission in building a community.
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