Dive Club 🤿 Diego Zaks - Designing the fastest growing startup ever
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Dec 4, 2024 Diego Zaks, the VP of Design at Ramp, shares his journey from the first senior designer to navigating the fastest-growing startup. He emphasizes the importance of velocity in design and how ‘truth-seeking pods’ transform team collaboration. Diego discusses the traits he values in design candidates, focusing on trust and humility. He highlights innovative feedback methods that empower designers to make strategic decisions. The conversation reveals how creating a safe space fosters creativity and helps build a strong design culture.
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Diego's Journey to Ramp
- Diego Zaks reconnected with Ramp's founders years after their first company.
- He was drawn to Ramp by the challenge of improving the corporate card experience, a space ripe for disruption.
The Advantage of Ignorance
- Not knowing existing design conventions can be an advantage for early-stage startups.
- This allows for fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.
A Winding Career Path
- Founding designers should embrace a diverse skillset.
- A "jack-of-all-trades" approach enables them to handle various design tasks in the early stages.