Patricia Roller — The Intersection of Design and Technology
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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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