Patricia Roller — The Intersection of Design and Technology

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Patricia Roller, former co-CEO of Frog Design and current CEO of Vidlet Inc., a company known for pioneering video research in product development. With a rich background in design and leadership, Patricia shares her insights on the critical role of company culture in driving innovation and success within startups.Key Takeaways:(02:10) Culture should be the top priority in any startup.(04:45) The CEO must lead by driving ideas and allowing mistakes.(08:20) Investing in talent is crucial for success.(12:30) Strategic actions, like targeted advertising, reinforce culture.(16:50) Leadership evolves from aggressive to collaborative styles.(20:15) Success is now measured by the team’s growth.(24:40) Networking without an agenda builds lasting relationships.(28:10) Building confidence in young employees is key to their development.(32:05) Mentorship offers mutual benefits for both mentors and mentees.(36:30) Adapting to new skill sets challenges traditional thinking.(39:45) Change is necessary to avoid stagnation and commoditization.Resources Mentioned:Patricia Roller - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-roller-a2047a/Frog Design | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/frogdesign/Frog Design | Website - https://www.frogdesign.com/Vidlet Inc. | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vidlet-inc-/Vidlet Inc. | Website - https://vidlet.com/Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/ #Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment

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"Build To Succeed" explores the world of building successful tech products by dissecting the experiences of leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. The show delves into the delicate balance of speed and resourcefulness required in today's business landscape, emphasizing the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" – crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals. Through interviews with these experienced individuals, listeners will gain insights into navigating the space between launch and long-term growth, making good decisions, and uncovering the patterns that lead to repeated success. Build to Succeed is brought to you by Very Good Ventures.