Samuel West

Samuel West, a clinical psychologist and creator of the Museum of Failure, redefines how we view setbacks. He discusses how a playful mindset can make failure less daunting and drive innovation. By curating failed products, he aims to destigmatize failure and encourage learning from mistakes. Samuel emphasizes the importance of curiosity in unpacking complex failures, using examples like the pinky glove to highlight lessons learned from the lack of user input. He believes owning up to failures can lead to forgiveness and personal growth.