Quick Coffee

In this week’s Quick Coffee, Julian, a member of the Linear team, discusses the company's focus on quality and how it is achieved through a design-driven approach. He shares insights into the remote work setup at Linear and the importance of hiring senior and experienced individuals who share the same vision and taste. Julian also talks about the use of AI in the product, emphasizing the importance of naturally embedding AI features that reduce friction for users. He concludes by discussing the concept of quality and how it is a continuous pursuit rather than a destination. Grab a coffee and listen in! PS: Julian's product recommendation: https://www.kleid.jp/ Our episode overview (00:00:00) Introduction and Background (00:02:59) The Importance of Quality at Linear (00:10:02) Building a Remote Team with Shared Vision and Taste (00:18:55) Naturally Embedding AI to Reduce Friction (00:32:04) The Continuous Pursuit of Quality (00:36:08) Offline Product Preference: Pen and Paper Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

In this episode of Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the importance of winding down in a fast-paced world. They share their personal experiences and strategies for finding time to relax and recharge. They emphasize the need to listen to your body and create an environment that supports relaxation. They also discuss the challenge of finding the right methods for winding down, as different approaches work for different people. Overall, they highlight the importance of taking breaks and designing your environment to prioritize self-care. Our episode overview (00:00:00) Introduction (06:32:00) The Importance of Winding Down in a Fast-Paced World (12:07:00) Listening to Your Body and Recognizing the Need for Breaks (18:09:00) Creating an Environment that Supports Relaxation and Self-Care (23:19:00) Finding the Right Methods for Winding Down (29:05:00) Taking Intentional Breaks and Designing Your Environment (30:47:00) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

In this episode of Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the importance of building a strong company culture, especially in a remote work environment. They emphasize that culture is not just about having value posters on the wall, but about living those values in daily interactions. They highlight the significance of empathy, supportiveness, and collaboration in creating a positive culture. They also discuss the challenges of building culture remotely and the need for regular team gatherings to strengthen the culture. This episode concludes by emphasizing the impact of a great culture on team collaboration and overall success. Our episode overview (00:00:00) Introduction and Excitement for Quick Coffee (01:20:00) The Power of Building a Strong Company Culture (06:11:00) The Challenge of Building Culture in a Remote Work Environment (10:14:00) Living the Values and Creating a Positive Culture (19:25:00) Balancing Remote Work and Building Culture (25:24:00) Measuring and Defending a Great Culture (28:25:00) The Importance of Culture as a People Manager (30:33:00) Conclusion and Excitement for Future Episodes Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

Quick Coffee is back! We are finally launching Quick Coffee again, and this is an exciting one. Felix and Pat are chatting about: Why Felix went on a spontaneous trip around the world We dive into his experiences of traveling around the globe, especially his time in Japan We speak about the power of emotional design and how he rediscovered design And we explore how design is so much more than just creating digital experiences We are incredibly excited to be back with Quick Coffee. Lean back or take a walk, grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

Hi everyone, welcome back to Quick Coffee! Today, we are announcing a short “Quick Coffee Break”. There is so much happening in our professional and private lives right now, that we want to take a couple of weeks to fully focus on routines, sport, health and our companies Sonic & Blossom. We look forward to being back soon! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are speaking about “Outlive”, an inspiring book by Dr. Peter Attia which Pat has been ready the last couple of weeks. How has longevity become such a relevant topic in the health space? What does being an “Athlete of life” and “Medicine 3.0” refer to? How can someone design their journey to longevity? And how do we think about longevity in terms of technology product? Today is all about living long and healthy, grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about Pat’s reflection on nearly 9 months of being a parent. How is he managing life as an entrepreneur and parent at the same time? What health tactics did he discover for himself? What does an average day look like? We are excited about this personal Quick Coffee episode, grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about design in the age of AI. Similar to one of the recent episodes, in which we spoke about the future of product management, we are exploring the future of design, and how this profession will evolve. Will people still be designing in 5 or 10 years? Which tools will we use? And if AI takes over the design work, what will be left for people to do? An exciting look into the future of design, grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

This week's Quick Coffee welcomes Dennis Müller, founder and designer of Amie. They discuss the early days of Amie, product quality, making a product go viral, building a fantastic team, and the personal side of building a product. Also, strategies for company management and team motivation are explored, along with the challenges of entering the productivity space. The successful launch of Amie and the significance of consistency in hiring are highlighted. Finally, they share recommendations for books and podcasts.

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about the future of Product Management. With all of the recent developments in AI, new tools becoming available and companies getting rid of Product Managers entirely, it raises the question: Is Product Management a future-proof profession? Since Pat has been in Product Management for around 10 years, we are taking a deep dive into what makes a great Product Manager today, how the role will evolve and what Product Management could look like in the future. Sounds interesting? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj