The Futur with Chris Do

Austen Allred, Founder of Lambda School, shares his vision for a revolutionary coding education platform that charges no upfront tuition. Students only pay after securing jobs, aligning financial success between the school and its learners. He discusses the dramatic growth of Lambda, from its humble beginnings to a vibrant community of 600 students and 80 contractors. Allred also reflects on the economic divide faced by aspiring coders, emphasizing the importance of accessible education to bridge the gap in tech opportunities.

Fabian Geyrhalter, a brand strategist and founder of Finian, dives into the intriguing world of branding and marketing. He discusses the critical differences and overlaps between the two, sparked by a controversial stance on branding's necessity for revenue over $50M. The conversation emphasizes the importance of a robust brand foundation before effective marketing can take place. Additionally, they explore the misinterpretations of branding and the need for authenticity in creative work, advocating for a harmonious integration of both disciplines for business success.

In this engaging discussion, Errol Gerson, a seasoned educator and marketing expert with over 48 years at ArtCenter College of Design, shares his journey from struggling graphic designer to successful entrepreneur. He reframes sales as a share of enthusiasm rather than pressure, highlighting the power of creativity in client acquisition. Gerson emphasizes the importance of unique presentations, such as reinventing resumes, to stand out in the job market. His insights on gratitude, mentorship, and embracing challenges inspire personal and professional growth.

Jonathan Courtney, Co-founder of AJ&Smart, shares his inspiring journey from near burnout to becoming a leading voice in design sprints. He reveals how he embraced value-based pricing and transformed his agency's model for success. The discussion dives into the essence of resilience during business challenges and the significance of effective collaboration in design prototyping. With humor, he emphasizes the value of sharing knowledge in entrepreneurship and explores the balance between service and educational offerings.

Jamie Myrold, Vice President of Adobe Design, spearheads innovative design strategies at Adobe for over a decade. In this discussion, she reveals how AI tools, like Adobe Sensei, are reshaping creativity by automating mundane tasks, allowing designers to focus on innovation. Jamie addresses the emotional challenges creatives face with these tech advancements and emphasizes the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. She also highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in design leadership, particularly regarding gender representation.

This episode of The Futur was sponsored by the all-new Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card.Joey Cofone is the CEO and Co-Founder of Baron Fig, a company that has succeeded by perfecting a simple tool crucial to the creative entrepreneur: the notebook. Launched in 2013 with a massively successful Kickstarter campaign, Baron Fig has gone on to expand its offerings and its business, but simplicity remains a common theme in both Joey’s business and his life. Joey spoke with Chris from his home in New York to let us in on what keeps him going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Futur was sponsored by the all-new Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card.When Elay Cohen moved to Silicon Valley from his hometown of Toronto, he had dreams of starting his own successful company. It would be fifteen years until that dream came true, but it’s safe to say that it was worth the wait. SalesHood is changing the face of sales culture. During those first fifteen years, Elay became an expert in his field and became known in the tech world as one of the main players who helped grow Salesforce into the multi-billion-dollar enterprise it is today.Chris got a chance to sit down and chat with his client and friend to find out how Elay stays productive while he’s busy running a fast-growing company and writing his second book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally planned to be a chemical engineer until I was hit by the double-punch combo of Jurassic Park and Toy Story - and then it was animation from there on. I've worked as an character animator on children's videos, created the visuals for industry-leading slot machines, and designed the opening titles for some of the highest rated shows on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilian Darmono is a Creative and Art Director specialising in character-driven animated and illustrative pieces. Her expertise is helping clients communicate their brand message, through a diverse range of aesthetic and medium.Her spare time is dedicated to helping the creative community flourish through journalism, mentorship and public speaking engagements. This has included being a speaker at Faux Images Berlin, a guest lecturer at Maryland Institute College of Art, and many more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilian Darmono is a Creative and Art Director specialising in character-driven animated and illustrative pieces. Her expertise is helping clients communicate their brand message, through a diverse range of aesthetic and medium. Her spare time is dedicated to helping the creative community flourish through journalism, mentorship and public speaking engagements. This has included being a speaker at Faux Images Berlin, a guest lecturer at Maryland Institute College of Art, and many more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices