The Entrepreneurs Pullman Voices: David Hieatt
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May 15, 2025 
David Hieatt, founder of Hiut Denim Co and The Do Lectures, shares his unconventional journey from advertising to fashion. He emphasizes the value of lifelong learning and how impactful lessons can come from surprising places. Hieatt discusses the importance of embracing risk in entrepreneurship and the role of personal passion in achieving success. He also highlights the cycle of learning and teaching that enhances craftsmanship, ultimately fostering sustainable growth in communities.
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Redefining Progress As Subtraction
- Progress changes over time, from doing more to doing better with less complexity.
- Subtracting rather than adding things can lead to meaningful progress and simplicity.
Creative Job Hunt at Saatchi
- David creatively got a job at Saatchi by altering a Financial Times ad to catch attention.
- He later joined Adidas's pitch-winning company despite losing internally on his preferred ad style.
Learn By Doing Small Steps
- Don't wait for full knowledge; learning happens by doing, even small actions matter.
- Test ideas on a small scale, improve, and scale only if you really enjoy it.