In this episode, Peter and Jesse speak with Jehad Affoneh, Chief Design Officer of Toast, on topics ranging from the what it means to be an executive, how accountability is shared across functions, the importance of aiming metrics at organizational maturity, developing an experience strategy, working with Founder-CEOs, and the differences in working B2B and B2C.

VMWare's head of design, Jehad Affoneh, discusses aligning design and engineering goals, ensuring diverse voices on the team are heard, challenges faced in transitioning to virtual events, and the importance of seeking discomfort for career growth.