Build For Better

Happy Valentines Day! I couldn't think of a better way to come back from Winter hiatus then on this day with this guest. This week I have the indelible Bryony Cole on. Since I first saw her speak almost 10 years ago I have veraciously consumed her content. And given her standing as the foremost expert on Sex Tech in the world, I couldn't think of a better day than today to release this. But this episode isn't about Sex-tech, it's about Bryony and her journey in self discovery, confidence and owning her comfort in the world. We're back folks.  

This week I am joined by Cherian Thomas, a powerhouse in the Digital Out of Home space, Entrepreneur, Marketing wiz and all around great guy. From his upbringing abroad and moving across the world 2 different times, to selling his company to T-Mobile, to hiring practices and even some DOOH specific talk, we cover a lot of ground this episode. So happy to have him join the show, and so excited to introduce (or re-introduce) him all to you. 

Photographer extraordinaire and social media wizard, Kayla Rochelle, joins the podcast to discuss the challenge of balancing a business, relationship, household, and sanity. They also touch on the difficulties of explaining their work, the dynamics of success in a relationship during startup life, the misconception of success in business, finding inspiration in cooking and light, understanding noise in their lives, and frustrations with education technology.

This week I am joined by Engineer and Data extraordinaire Brian Muller. Brian is uniquely positioned to weigh in on how AI tools are changing the development landscape, both for the better and maybe the not-so-better. From how to set up your organization to how to teach your team to leverage the tech for the better, Brian and I talk extensively about the future of building tech that matters. 

This week I kept it to a quick solo episode reflecting on the practice of gratitude and giving thanks...it felt appropriate. In case you decide not to listen, I am so beyond Thankful for all of you, and my amazing guests to this point, and my guests to be. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to do this and if you are enjoying it half as much as I am, what a wonderful thing that is. 

This week I am joined by Julian Placino. Julian has made a career building world-class recruiting organizations. What makes Julian special is that he has managed to build processes and procedures into a human-first approach, blending metrics and measurement with meaning. We talk about the role "People" and "Fit" have in shaping your company and products, and why belief is at the center of everything Julian does. 

This week, Jason Osburn, a designer, strategist, and all-around curator of things, joins the podcast. They discuss the value of consideration in designing digital experiences and project management. They also explore the role of consideration in various aspects of life, expectation management, making things less annoying, dream jobs, finding inspiration, and the potential of technology in improving mental health.

Tom Goodwin, often-quoted author and line-pusher, discusses relentless curiosity, challenges of scaling in companies, rethinking product design, building medium-sized businesses, Apple's innovations, outdated practices, and the importance of kindness.

Erin Madorsky, a strategist and industry BA, discusses the importance of distilling information, balancing intuition and data in decision-making, interdisciplinary conversations, cohesive teams, and emotional intelligence in leadership in this episode.

In this episode, Walter Geer, a Chief Experience Design Officer, discusses the power of access and the significance of having diversity at 'The Table' in building better products and companies. They also reflect on the importance of identity, leading with the human side, effective communication within teams, modeling behavior, and the impact of team dynamics on product management. They further discuss Netflix's revolutionary impact on the TV industry and the need for inclusive technology.