Kate Aronowitz, experienced designer at LinkedIn, Facebook, eBay, and GV, discusses leveraging design for business success. She shares anecdotes from her time at Facebook and insights on building design teams. Kate explores her journey at GV, the unique world of venture capital, and offers advice for aspiring designers. Additionally, guidance on crafting effective design portfolios and exploring business beginnings is discussed.

Design leaders Kate Aronowitz and Robert Fabricant discuss the growth of design profession, leadership succession, and the state of design leadership. They share insights on investing in startups, empowering design leadership, and the evolution of leadership strategies towards team-building and collaboration.

In this enlightening discussion, guests Kate Aronowitz, a design exec from eBay and Meta; Steve Johnson, VP of Design at Netflix; Jaime Lopez, Chief Design and Marketing Officer at Flatiron Health; and Kat Holmes, Salesforce's Chief Design Officer, share their unconventional career journeys. They delve into the importance of adaptability and soft skills in design, emphasize the role of genuine connections, and explore the purpose of work. Their experiences provide valuable insights into overcoming career misconceptions while navigating the evolving landscape of design.