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Shape your design role at startups

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Startup Design Leadership Accelerator
Kevin Yien
Kevin Yien

What you'll learn

State of startups 2024

Joining a startup in 2020 and 2024 are very different. We'll cover current state and how that impacts your search.

Flavors of founders

Learn how the background of the founders will impact your role as an early designer. None are bad, only diff.

You-shaped roles

Lean into your zone of genius and find roles that were made for you (not just the ones you are qualified for).

Why this topic matters

Picking a company to work for is one of the most expensive decisions you can make. Startups are no exception (with more variables). While you can't avoid every mistake, you can increase your odds of picking something "right for you" by understanding a few simple concepts.

You'll learn from

Kevin Yien

Product lead at Stripe, previously led product and design teams at Square and Mutiny.

I like building great products with great people. And I've had the fortune to do so at both startups (including my own) and larger companies (such as Square and Stripe). A common thread I’ve witnessed and experienced throughout my career is the importance of building high-trust relationships. I believe understanding the psychology and perspectives of those you work with is one of the most impactful levers anyone can pull. Stories are my currency for life. And I love sharing the ones I’ve collected to help pay it forward.

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