Venture capitalist and writer Jake Knapp discusses his journey to create a distraction-free phone, including deleting apps, living without a web browser or email app, and reducing phone distractions. He shares insights on work-life balance, the impact of smartphones on efficiency, and strategies for maintaining a positive digital experience. The episode explores techniques for creating distraction-free work environments and emphasizes the value of focus and attention in daily life.

Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky share 12 tactics to make more time every day, focusing on priorities, maintaining focus, healthy habits, and reflection. They emphasize optimizing productivity, managing distractions, prioritizing tasks, and utilizing technology effectively. Strategies include setting daily highlights, managing email efficiently, and optimizing physical energy for enhanced productivity.

Jake Knapp, a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Character, dives into the transformative world of design and innovation. He introduces the concept of foundation sprints, a method aimed at launching new products effectively. Jake shares insights from his new book, 'Click,' elaborating on the critical importance of defining project hypotheses. He also discusses his journey from Google Ventures to founding a VC fund, highlighting how Character supports early-stage startups and what they seek in founders.

Join Jake Knapp, Daan Schmidt, Holger Nils-Pohl, and Anthony Roose at the exclusive 'Together, Alone Retreat' in Portugal. They will offer hands-on training on Design Sprint, Creating Clarity, and Storybrand Framework. Learn about strategy facilitation, visual tools, and communication skills to elevate your facilitation game.

Jake Knapp, author of 'Sprint,' shares insights on design sprints' alignment with agile dev, when not to use them, and a preview of his next book. The podcast explores the relationship between design thinking and sprints, their impact on product vision and validation, the power of writing in design processes, and personal reflections on career growth. It also touches on travel experiences, language learning, web design, and IDEO work.