As a CTO, I can definitely say without a doubt that few people understand what a CTO does. When I tell someone I’m a CTO,…
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If you have spent any time studying design thinking or frameworks for co-creation you’ve likely heard the phrase “trust the process”. While working on Google…
In August, I receive an email from ATD Austin with the subject “But I can’t draw…”. At the time I was thinking a lot about…
Over the last 20 years, as I have observed, advised, and launched numerous startups, I’ve come to the conclusion that early to mid-stage companies don’t…
Douglas working in a technical team lead meeting in Philadelphia. I met Douglas in the mid 1990’s when our shared interests were primarily music. Our…
Impromptu Network at a Liberating Structures Workshop In June, I had the pleasure of meeting Anna Jackson, of Alpinista Consulting and she introduced me to…
When talking with potential customers about Design Sprints I always spend some time explaining how to properly conduct the interviews on Day 5. I still…
In 2013, Shanti, Will, and I attended SXSW Interactive to learn and connect with the community. During a session on health, we were inspired by…
Design Sprints are a 5-day process for align team members and key stakeholders behind solving a problem, then rapidly prototyping and testing a potential solution.
Douglas facilitating at Boundless An outside facilitator, especially an experienced expert, is often the critical ingredient needed to position your Design Sprint for excellence. Jake…