Building One with Tomer Cohen

Over the years, technology has transformed banking for everyday people. You can now access your money without ever having to touch a dollar bill. But what powers the apps that have so simplified the banking process? Look no further than Plaid. Plaid securely connects apps like Venmo, CashApp and Robinhood and many others to your financial accounts. Today, Plaid co-founder and CEO Zach Perret joins Tomer for a conversation on the intricacies of designing an app for the financial sector. As a highly regulated industry, Zach has a unique design challenge and today he’ll break down how he puts simplicity first for the sake of the user.Follow Zach Perret on LinkedIn.Follow Tomer Cohen on LinkedIn and check out his newsletter Building LinkedIn

Looking for more after last week's episode with Nick Daniel? We're back with four more questions with the Etsy CPO.

In 2005, Etsy staked its claim on a unique piece of the e-commerce landscape– arts and crafts. The site has since become the go to place for one of a kind handcrafted goods. Etsy’s approach has focused on building community amongst their sellers and today’s guest is breaking down how they balance those needs with that of their buyers. Nick Daniel is the Chief Product Officer of Etsy. He sits down with Tomer to discuss how the platform differentiated itself from other marketplaces early on, and what it takes to foster a creative community that feels empowered to make original products.

Scott Belsky, Chief Product Officer at Adobe, discusses innovation, team leadership, and design first impressions with Tomer Cohen. They explore user experience, empathy in design, product development at Adobe, and the power of Adobe apps. They also touch on desires, learning importance, and design insights.

Last week, Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull taught us how he built one of the largest creative companies in the world. We’re getting to know Ed a little better this week with a round of rapid fire questions.Follow Tomer Cohen on LinkedIn and check out Ed’s book Creativity, Inc.And don’t forget to rate the show and check out the Building One newsletter.

In this engaging conversation, Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and creativity champion, shares insights from his journey in animation. He discusses the importance of hiring passionate individuals with a growth mindset. Ed emphasizes fostering a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. He reflects on evolving leadership styles, including the shift to empathy seen in Steve Jobs. The dialogue also explores the role of emotional intelligence and the exciting intersection of AI and creativity in filmmaking. Ed's anecdotes inspire a new understanding of leadership in creative industries.

Looking for more after last week’s conversation with Kim Culmone, Mattel's Head of Design for Dolls? Look no further! We’re back with a rapid fire round of questions with Kim.Follow Kim Culmone and Tomer Cohen on LinkedIn and check out our show page at https://linkedin.com/buildingone

Created in 1945, Mattel is one of the biggest toy companies in the world and home to the iconic doll brand, Barbie. The brand continues to shape how kids play and learn with the careful design of their dolls. In this episode of Building One, Tomer sits down with Mattel SVP and Head of Design for Dolls Kim Culmone to talk about how she has led the brand’s most recent reinventions. Kim is a veteran toy designer. She started at Mattel as a textile designer and now approaches her 25th year with the company. She joins us today to break down the way that kids learn through play, to highlight the importance of staying true to the DNA of your product, and to share what it takes to hone your intuition as a product leader.  Follow Kim Culmone and Tomer Cohen on LinkedIn.And don’t forget to rate the show and check out the Building One newsletter.

A Chief Product Officer shares insights on gaming, health monitoring, inspiration sources, career advice, and personal aspirations through a rapid fire question round, offering a glimpse into his diverse interests and aspirations.

Dive into the world of Roblox platform-building with Manuel Bronstein, Chief Product Officer. Learn about the importance of systems thinking and open design philosophy. Explore the challenges and unique principles of building a platform that caters to diverse user needs and allows for future expansion.