Bridging Creativity & Business: A Design Founder’s Perspective

In this engaging chat, Jonathan Arena, a design founder with a rich background at Facebook, Cruise, and Patreon, shares insights on blending creativity with business. He discusses how his time at the Rhode Island School of Design led him to Harvard Business School and shaped his career choices. Arena emphasizes the importance of community in fostering collaboration among founders, especially in tech, and the crucial role design advisors play in startups. He also navigates the challenges of leadership in design, highlighting the need for accountability and creativity in fast-evolving environments.