

Jake Knapp
Co-creator of the Design Sprint and the Foundation Sprint. Co-founder of Character Capital and co-author of Sprint and Click.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 42min
Rapidly test and validate any startup idea with the 2-day Foundation Sprint (from the creators of the Design Sprint) | Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky (Character Capital)
Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, co-creators of the Design Sprint and co-founders of Character Capital, share their expertise in this conversation about the Foundation Sprint. They discuss the importance of validating startup ideas quickly, outlining a two-day process that replaces months of work. Key topics include the 2x2 differentiation framework, essential questions founders must address, and the ‘note and vote’ technique for avoiding groupthink. Their insights on product differentiation and strategic decision-making pave the way for startup success in a competitive landscape.

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Feb 24, 2025 • 57min
My Secret Framework for Building $1M Products
Jake Knapp, former Google innovator behind the Design Sprint, teams up with Jonathan Courtney, CEO of AJ & Smart, to dive into building AI-focused products. They discuss the Foundation Sprint framework to transform vague ideas into market-ready concepts, using the ‘Hit Me’ app as a case study. The duo highlights the importance of first principles thinking, competitive differentiation, and navigating digital addiction. A witty brainstorming on target audiences adds humor, while insights on leveraging AI for product development drive the conversation.

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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, co-founders of Character and authors of 'Make Time,' share their expertise on reclaiming productivity. They discuss the importance of prioritizing tasks and highlight a unique strategy for caffeine consumption, advocating for delayed intake to maintain energy. The duo introduces a framework for intentional task management that counters technology distractions. With tips on treating each day as a productivity experiment and mastering focus, they empower listeners to keep their lives aligned with personal priorities and goals.