Dive Club 🤿 Ben Blumenrose - Investing in the next wave of design founders
Sep 12, 2024
Ben Blumenrose, a former designer at Facebook and now co-founder of Designer Fund, shares his journey from design to investment. He discusses investing in innovative tools like Framer and the unique perspectives of second-time founders. The conversation highlights the changing role of designers in startups, emphasizing the importance of understanding business components. Ben also outlines the skills designers need for success as entrepreneurs and the transformative potential of integrating design and business education.
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Showcase and Manifest
- Showcase your ability to rapidly build, iterate, and incorporate feedback.
- Demonstrate your design superpower by visually manifesting future product experiences.
Address Your Gaps
- Understand your gaps as a designer founder and address them strategically.
- Lean into your strengths, outsource weaknesses, and prioritize learning key business areas.
Learn on the Job
- Use your current job as a learning ground for understanding different aspects of a business.
- Engage with other departments, offer your design skills, and gain valuable experience.