Learn essential product design tips for non-designers on Quick Coffee, including the importance of inspiration, testing ideas with real users, and creating user-friendly UI designs.

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are speaking about ESOP, a topic that we feel is discussed often on a political level, but not so much in terms of transparency for employees. We are kicking off the episode with what ESOP specifically is and why it is so relevant in the startup world. We are looking at issues with ESOP and comparable incentive plans and talk about responsible, and transparent entrepreneurship. And we are concluding the episode with a couple of important points we think every employee should consider when joining a startup. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat, traveling and 20 years Creandum (00:05:25) Opening the episode, what is ESOP? (00:07:20) We are making a concrete example for Quick Coffee’s listeners (00:09:20) Why is this topic so relevant? (00:10:31) Understanding the issues around ESOP and comparable incentive plans (00:14:00) What it means to be a responsible entrepreneur (00:19:20) As an employee, you are an investor into the company with your time (00:22:23) Wrap up and everything we believe is important for startup employees 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

Hey everyone, in this week's Quick Coffee, we're discussing how to handle stress and tough situations as a founder. We'll be exploring the sources of stress and their physical and mental impacts on us. As founders, we face constant uncertainty and ambiguity, so it's crucial to learn how to manage stressful situations. In the episode, we'll share some tips and strategies to help you deal with stress and navigate challenging times. We'll also discuss the importance of building a strong network of people who can support you during these times. So grab a coffee and join us for a candid conversation about navigating tough times as a founder. And as always, we'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes. You can reach out to us on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or visit our website at https://quickcoffee.vc. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on Quick Coffee! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Opening the episode (00:07:29) How do you define navigating through tough times? (00:09:46) Taking action over things that you can control. (00:16:40) How do you stay positive in difficult situations. (00:18:00) Patricks point of view on handling stressful situations. (00:20:50) The power of communicating with other founders. 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

The hosts discuss the importance of focus, challenges faced by founders, and the significance of quality time in startups. They emphasize the role of focus in startup success and provide tips for improving focus on creative projects.

The podcast discusses the challenges of delegation vs. obsessing over details in management. They explore different management styles and question the 'public wisdom' on management. The speakers admit to struggling with delegation and emphasize the importance of hiring the right people and providing necessary resources.

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are finally getting back to Quick Coffee! After a special summer break, in which Pat became a parent, we are reflecting on this time, his learnings and what has happened at Sonic and Blossom. How did Pat prepare for a whole month off work? What reflections did he make during this time? And how has it shaped his work life today? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome back to Quick Coffee! Updates from the last couple of months, news from Berlin and Amsterdam and the Blossom office (00:05:55) Pat reflecting on his summer of becoming a parent (00:10:18) Preparing for a long off time (00:14:42) Staying healthy during intense personal times (00:18:20) Becoming faster, and better at decision making (00:23:30) We are wrapping up and see you next week 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 to this week's Quick Coffee! Have you ever wondered what it is like to consider your colleagues friends? In this week’s episode, we will explore the numerous benefits of working in a close-knit team. Communication takes center stage in such an environment, and we'll delve into the pivotal role it plays. How does open and effective communication contribute to a harmonious work culture among friends? Additionally, we'll address the challenge of integrating new members into this unique friendship-based culture. How can teams maintain their close-knit dynamics while ensuring a smooth onboarding process for newcomers? If you're curious to learn more about the benefits of working in a team of friends, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Special summer break announcement (00:09:15) Why the people you surround yourself with matter (00:14:18) Should colleagues become friends? (00:15:50) Creating a safe, open space for communication (00:17:50) What it takes to successfully work and collaborate with friends (00:19:08) The great privilege of working with friends (00:22:22) Shoutout to the Blossom & Sonic teams 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 revisiting the topic of leadership but this time from a different angle. We are reflecting on our encounters with leaders over the years and the negative leadership styles we observed in the process. What attributes are characteristic of a negative leadership style? How do these attributes come about? And what can one do to overcome them? Grab a coffee and listen in as we unpack the leadership development process and discover what one should and should not do to become a great leader. Our episode overview (00:06:00) Podcast hacks and “Power of Design” event at the Blossom Studio (00:09:20) Change in the leadership philosophy at Airbnb (00:12:53) Poor leaders fail to combine honest and transparent communication with keeping control (00:15:28) Self-management is key to being a good leader (00:17:49) The fundamental misunderstanding of leadership (00:21:49) Leadership is a development process “Power of Design” event registration (25.05 @ Blossom Studio): https://www.idealab.io/power-of-design Coffee table link: https://www.vitra.com/de-de/product/occasional-table-ltr 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 to this week's Quick Coffee, where we are diving into the topic of leadership. Get ready to join us as we explore what leadership truly means and whether there are ways to measure good leadership. We will also be delving into the key attributes that can turn a good leader into a great one. Is it possible to be a great leader without being friendly and human at the same time? Are leaders born or made? And most importantly, how can you improve your own leadership style? If you're passionate about all things leadership and want to learn how to become a better leader, then grab a cup of coffee and tune in! Our episode overview (00:04:17) Impact of weather and sports on energy levels (00:07:50) The uncertain startup environment requires strong leadership (00:11:08) Measuring great leadership (00:14:50) Transparency and honesty are fundamental to positive leadership (00:16:50) Leading with a vision and building excitement in a team (00:20:15) The difference between leadership and management (00:20:15) Use feedback to iterate on your leadership style 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 once again talking about the subject of finding product market fit. While we have previously focussed on the required mindset for doing so, in this episode we want to focus on how to operationalise finding product market fit. Looking at our founding journeys, what were the key learnings we have had? How can you build an operational engine which will carry you towards finding product market fit? And which stakeholders should be involved in the process? If you are looking for some actionable insights on how you can accelerate your journey towards finding product market fit, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:06:13) Welcome and sharing our experience with the Quick Coffee podcast (00:08:25) Understanding and validating the problem is at the core of finding product market fit (00:11:24) Building an operational engine towards finding product market fit (00:15:20) Involving the whole team in the process is key (00:18:40) How to document, structure and filter user feedback (00:21:36) Learning what to build is as important as learning what not to build 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