Ben Uyeda

Ben Uyeda, a visionary designer and entrepreneur who left behind a successful architecture career to democratize high design, discusses the profound impact of chasing purpose over scale. He shares his transformative journey from designing small items to conceptualizing a 65-room hotel. Ben emphasizes that 'scaling is repeating, while escalating is growing.' He explores the tension between artistic ambition and economic reality, the importance of authentic experiences in a digital age, and how nature is becoming a luxury good.