A show about the process of building successful software.
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Healthcare Innovation During COVID-19
Andrew talks with Michael Seidel, Design Strategy Manager, about designing systems of care and the accelerated innovation of telehealth. They discuss using evidence-backed research to create products and creating holistic experiences for patients across various platforms.
Starting Up Solo
Andrew talks with Pete Bernardo, Founder of Punchlist, about starting a company from the ground up on your own. When you're a one-person crew, how do you prioritize tasks to make the most impact? How do you keep your head up in a sea of to-dos?
Startup Sales: Selling On The Problem You Solve
Andrew talks with Scott Sambucci, CEO and Founder of SalesQualia, on how to leverage the sales process for startups. Scott demystifies the selling, reminding entrepreneurs to stop focusing on the product - but instead, to focus on the problem and the solutions their product offers.
Empowering Commerce Through Cryptocurrencies
Andrew talks with Justin Seidl of Sequoir (formerly Vertbase), about starting, scaling, and launching a crypto-startup. Justin gives a look behind his streamlined process for transferring digital assets.
Scaling Remote Work
Andrew interviews Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribbble. They discuss scaling teams and products as well as the benefits of hiring remote talent.
Collaborative Design for Startups
Andrew interviews Kerem Suer, VP of Design at Carbon Health. Kerem shares how designers can work more collaboratively and holistically with the entire product team to push businesses further.
Making Work Better
Andrew interviews Ben Huggins, Head of Design at Humu. Hear about Ben's journey into user experience, using timely triggers to change behavior, and building product teams around business goals.
Building Businesses that Create Value
Andrew and Kyle Bragger discuss building businesses that scratch your own itch and create value for others. Kyle is co-founder and currently running Exposure with Luke Beard.
Design Leadership and Team Communication
Andrew interviews Helen Tran, Design Lead at Shopify. They discuss design leadership, what it takes to communicate well within a large product team, and using design to reach business goals.
Creating Delightful Customer Experiences
Andrew and Kris Eul discuss focusing on outcomes, meeting customers at the lowest point of friction, and creating delightful experiences for customers.
Raising Capital for the First Time
Andrew interviews Drew Wilson, Founder of Plasso. Hear about Drew's first experience raising funding and pitching to investors in Silicon Valley and his advice to entrepreneurs looking to raise funding.
Democratizing Data Research and Value-Based Interviewing
Andrew interviews Joe Razza, Head of Product and Design at Knowledgehound, on his background into design, and explores how they are democratizing data research and visualization at Knowledge Hound.
Building Bots as a Business (BaaBs)
Andrew interviews Jamie Wright on his path into technology and bots, and explores modern tools and kits that help streamline BaaBs (bots as a business).
Segmenting Users for Better UX
Andrew talks with Pete Bernardo about his path into UX, using intercom for segmentation, and utilizing slack bots to add value to your team.
Psychology and Behavioral Design
Andrew interviews Victor Yocco, author of "Design for the Mind." They dive into the methods and benefits of using psychology and behavioral design to better serve customers.
Bootstrapping Your Startup
Chris interviews Ben Bartling of Zoomshift on his entrepreneurial journey and how they've been able to bootstrap their startup in Wisconsin.
Focusing on Customer Success
Brian shares how Handshake has grown by focusing on their customers success and balancing and prioritizing attention in their three-pronged market.
Telling Tales Wrestling Whales
Andrew and Chris interview Ben Johnson, Founder of Elegant Seagulls. They explore the value that design storytelling, empathy, and differentiating your brand (business, startup, or brand) can create.
Start With Why
Learn more about customer problem interviews and using the 5 whys in your projects with Andrew Verboncouer and Chris Schmitz.
Mitigating The Risks of Startup Ideas
Andrew Verboncouer and Chris Schmitz discuss different methods, strategies, tools and tactics you can use to start validating and mitigate the risk of pursuing your ideas.
The Intro
Andrew and Chris introduce themselves, the Seaworthy podcast, and Headway. Seaworthy is a podcast about building successful software.