This was super fun @ridd_design!
Ridd and I chatted about all things Designer to Founder to leading up to my course (opens soon on @joindiveclub).
We touched on designer-founder superpowers, bridging skill gaps, cofounders, raising $ and different paths for getting started.
Huddle member @DanBatten on our new Lone Geniuses podcast riffing on protecting your productive times:
“Everyone is productive at different times of the day. How can we encourage that? Protect the time that you’re productive. Block it off, be sacred about it.”
We’re excited to present our new podcast, Lone Geniuses! Hosted by our very own @michaelsaloio!!
It highlights the lives and careers of builders behind products and brands you love. They also happen to be Huddle members.😉
Ep1 is @DanBatten, Creative Director @ Hims & Hers...
Sharing some cofounder love!
@michaelsaloio is on the latest episode of Make Things That Matter w/ @askotzko.
He explains the backstory on @withhuddle, the word "ubuntu" as a core team value, how to manage ego in collaboration and more.
I pulled out some of my fav parts.👇
Every month we bring a fresh group of builders into the Huddle community
It's truly the most exciting part of the month and we love welcoming them in 🤗
Meet a few of our newest Huddle members... 👇
Today I get to announce something close to my heart.
It’s a new extension to the @withhuddle community – Venture Partners!💫
This role is reserved for creator-investor hybrids bridging the gap b/w founders and builders.
Proud to share why we're doing this & our 1st 10 VPs...
That's a wrap!
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Ubuntu ùɓúntʼù (African)
Or "I am, because you are"
The belief that a person's humanity is bound up with the humanity of others. We are responsible for each other. Ubuntu is compassion, it will keep you grounded, centered, and focused on your goals. s/o @michaelsaloio
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Building something new takes relentless spirit, commitment, and energy. I came across 3 philosophies last year that helped me increase motivation and create momentum... (1/4)🧵
Himmat هممت (Arabic)
or "resilience"
This is the grit that moves us towards a better and more fruitful existence. Harness this inner strength that enables you to face challenges on the journey. Maximize it: work out and get morning sunlight to increase your life force.
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(3/3) We create systems. We document and delegate often. We create short @loom videos to reference for ourselves and teammates. We try to automate and eliminate repetitive tasks to make more time for creative jams and deep exploratory work. Shoutout @stephgolik and @DannyAziz97
(2/3) Truly understanding someone’s journey requires having been there before. @iammickdemeijer, a founder himself, understands the ups and downs of early startup life allowing us to quickly connect and empathize in a way your traditional agency just can’t.