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

Welcome back to Quick Coffee and welcome to 2024! In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are doing a personal and professional outlook to the year 2024, and we are talking about a product that has recently seen a lot of adoption among our closest friends and colleagues: Arc browser. What is special about Arc? Why is a new internet browser needed? And what can be learned from their approach to product and design? Welcome back to all of you and grab a coffee to 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 is the last one for the year! We are reflecting on a crazy year 2023, the many personal and professional highlights, challenges and learnings and it becomes clear: So much can happen in just 12 months. We are wrapping up the episode with some of our wishes for 2024 and a big thank you to all Quick Coffee listeners. We look forward to seeing you back here in January and for today, grab a coffee and listen in to the last episode of 2023! 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

Ben Blumenrose, Co-Director & Managing Partner at Designer Fund, shares his career journey joining Facebook early as a Design Lead, the importance of impact and functionality in design, and the unique support that Designer Fund provides to early-stage startups.

Welcome to this week's Quick Coffee! Today, we dive into the delicate dance between micromanagement and meaningful involvement. It's a topic that often perplexes people managers—should they distance themselves from the day-to-day or follow in the footsteps of successful CEOs who thrive on diving into the minutiae? We'll unravel the mystery behind why some of the most accomplished leaders stay deeply connected to the nitty-gritty details, challenging the conventional wisdom of detachment. Is a thriving product culture directly linked to having a leader deeply immersed in the intricacies? Join us as we explore the art of building a successful product culture while empowering your team to embrace independence. How can you strike the perfect balance? Can a leader be hands-on without stifling creativity and autonomy? Grab your favorite cup of coffee and tune in as we unravel the secrets of effective leadership in the realm of product development! 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