"Build and they'll come" - there is no statement that could be more wrong in today's world. Billions of Dollars have been wasted on software products that got halted due to lack of product-market-fit. In this very provocative episode we challenge Blockchain from a Product perspective, discuss the potential of Zero Knowledge technologies, and John's…

It's no secret that Web3 seriously struggles with its User Experience. Using Blockchain is still very cumbersome. Gear Foundation is building some pretty cool stuff that might change the game - we've done the in-depth discussion for you. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Most exciting developments in Web3?02:57 Some thoughts on ZK and account abstraction…

In this episode I talked with Toni about his HLiquity project. HLiquity generally speaking is a fork from the very successful Ethereum protocol "Liquity" with some reasonable tweaks. DeFi on Hedera is gaining steam, as such HLiquity might be able to capitalize on some great momentum. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction of Toni Caradonna / Intro00:55 Deci…

In Episode 7 of Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino chats with Mike LaVista, CEO and Founder of Caxy, a digital transformation constancy. They explore the importance of clear goals, change management, and mitigating risks for successful transformations. They also highlight the need to involve customers in the process and consider…

🤯 What a podcast I just had with Alexis Sikorsky, a company founder and CEO for 20 years and eventually making a 9-figures PE exit.We discussed all sorts of exciting things,- His +$100M Exit - How did it affect his personal but also business life?- Key moments where he questioned everything- Tipps for entrepreneurs- What would he do now if he would…

In Episode 6 of Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino chats with Bridget McMullan, Director of Technology Innovation at Elevance Health, about the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), user experience design, and product management. They dive into the critical role of human creativity and critical thinking in effectively in…

I was baffled by today's episode with Joshua Scigala about CBDCs. We discussed all sorts of exciting things,• What are CBDC's?,• intensions of creating CBDC's,• central bank systems,• investing smart,• and so much more.I hope you'll enjoy the episode as much as I did.Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro01:18 - What are CBDC's?05:10 - What are the main intensi…

It's getting serious, just had a podcast with Glenn Rothwell, he's responsible for building Web3 @ Alchemy!We discussed all sorts of exciting things like:• working in sales in a web3 infrastructure • sales strategies and processes at Alchemy • sales approach now vs. then• adapting to new companies as an SDR/Account Executive/ Manager• and so much m…

In Season 2, Episode 5 of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino is joined by Pooja Vijay Kumar from Autodesk to discuss the transformative shift from product-centric to platform-centric design. Pooja shares her journey and the strategic importance of breaking down complex systems into atomic elements for better communication and understanding. The …

Everybody hates ads but Alex had a plan. On a mission to change the way on how we engage with ads he founded Azarus. Their website headline says it all: "Watch streams, play along and win rewards."Yes, there is a Web3 side to it. And we discussed it from a critical angle as well. All in all, an amazing session! 🧑 A few exciting facts about Alex Cas…

In this session I talk with Gunther about one of the most challenging project he successfully managed in his career so far. How it started, grew and the ups and downs they faced along the way. Some of the key-learnings might surprise you a bit as well, so definitely tune in. Also please don't forget to hit the subscribe button - the more subscriber…

In Episode 4, Season 2 of "UX Leadership By Design," Denise Tilles discusses the critical role of product operations in scaling businesses and enhancing product development. She underscores the necessity of integrating product and design teams with a strong emphasis on leveraging data and research operations to drive impactful business results. Den…

In this exciting episode Saul and I talk about the challenges of building and launching eVTOLs in North America. We dived deep into his personal motivation, pushbacks and why 2024 will be a big year for air taxis. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:53 - Why start an aviation company?04:57 - Where are you at in your journey? 10:00 - What about security?13:…

🤯 It's getting WILD, just had a podcast with Joseph Miller, a serial founder and scientist.We discussed all sorts of exciting things,• entrepreneurial learnings and failures,• his work with Ray Dalio at Bridgewater,• general purpose robots coming in the upcoming years,• AI and data privacy,• and so much more.I was baffled,I hope you'll enjoy the ep…

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of UX Leadership By Design. In this episode, Mark speaks with Mollie Cox, Director of Product Design at Fleet.io and Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mollie shares her career journey and the connection between her early career, playing hopscotch, teaching, and leadership style. She emphasizes…

The title says it all -- we cover a ton in Season 2, Episode 2 of UX Leadership By Design, as Mark Baldino talks with Shan Shen, a Principal UX designer at Custom Ink. Shan shares her background in design and her transition to a leadership role as they discuss the challenges designers face in a remote work environment and the importance of creating…

Big Tech owns all your personal data. You say something, and they already know it before your closest relatives do. They know you better than you do know yourself. That's the mission of Itheum, making data ownership a thing. By owning your data you will be able to monetize it, and be involved in the decision whether you want to share your data with…

Welcome to Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design. In this episode, we talk to Bryn McCoy, a seasoned UX design leader, who shares her journey from a maker in tech to a design leader. Bryn emphasizes the importance of collaboration between product and design teams, addressing challenges in the tech industry, and the need for innovation in times of unc…

Blockchain und IoT sind zwei super spannende Technologien. Beide wurden gehyped, und haben unter Anderem spannende Anwendungsfälle für sich. In diesem Podcast sprechen wir über die Kombination dieser Technologien am Beispiel vom Projekt Tokiphy. Sprecher: Dirk Lohmann: COO & Partner at LarsLabs Lars Piwkowski: CEO & Partner at LarsLabs Kevin Riedl:…

In this episode, we explore design leadership and entrepreneurship with Cameron Ridenour, Chief Design Officer of CoNote. Cameron brings listeners into the process of novel product design - highlighting the intricate journey of aligning user requirements with a company's strategic goals. Mark and Cameron discuss transitioning from a traditional des…

🎙️ Listen to an incredible conversation with serial entrepreneur and investor Benjamin Ruschin, diving deep into the world of building meaningful relationships, smart startup investments, and mastering the art of sales. 🌐💼 Tune in , whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or someone eager to upskill in the world of business! Watch the full video …

In Episode 11 of UX Leadership by Design, Joana Castro, Director of UX at Buildium in Portugal explains how she leverages UX Maturity models at Buildium, and more broadly, how organizations can use UX maturity assessments to measure progress (and regression), demonstrate the value of UX, and secure investment in user experience. This episode offers…

🎙️ Had a fantastic time co-hosting with Joeri Billast on the "Web3 CMO Stories" podcast! Joeri's insights into Web3 marketing trends are top-notch. Joeri also manages the W3X Marketing Mastermind, where entrepreneurs unite to grow in Web3 and AI. Don't miss his "Digital Corner" in Perstablo Magazine for digital wisdom, perfect for small business ow…

🎙️ Get ready for a 🔥 podcast episode with our special guest, Gerald Heydenreich! 🚀 The mastermind behind EtherMail, a groundbreaking Web 3.0 email provider that's taking secure communication to a whole new level! 💻🌐 Wallet-to-wallet, anyone? 💰 Gerald is also at the helm of the Barcelona Blockchain Network, an epic venture studio focusing on web3 an…

Our next podcast episode is now online and we can't wait to hear your feedback 💫📢Join us as we sit down with a true industry visionary, Kai H. Kuljurgis, the CEO of Coindex & Kugel Ventures UG. Kai is currently building the first regulated German platform for crypto / DeFi savings plans. This episode is packed with Kai's valuable insights and exper…

Are design leaders and their teams neglecting the power of wireframing in UX design? In the latest episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino explores this question, and others, with Billy Carlson, a design leader and educator. The episode dives deep into the often underestimated process of wireframing, emphasizing its critical role in projec…

Don't miss this podcast featuring Diego Borgo, the mastermind behind BorgoAcademy and BorgoLabs. With a track record advising giants like Shell, Skoda, Cupra, and LandVault, plus past roles at Porsche, Salesforce, and Adidas, Diego's insights are pure gold. Tune in and get ready for an inspiring journey through corporate greatness! 🎙️ Get more insi…

In Episode 9 of UX Leadership by Design Mark talks to Tom Scotto, a design leader and consultant. Tom explains how embracing a quirky and creative team environment fosters innovation and collaboration and provides strategies to navigate and communicate the disruptive nature of design, both within your team and outside the design walls. Tom emphasiz…

🎙️ Our guest today is a true trailblazer in the realm of blockchain technology. He's none other than a distinguished Stanford professor, the CEO & Co-Founder of Babylon, and a visionary known as David Tse.David Tse is not just charting new territories; he's reshaping the landscape. As a Stanford professor, he's already earned his stripes, but it's …

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: UX design leader Maria Giudice joins host Mark Baldino to discuss the core qualities that UX leaders need to become effective change agents. Drawing from three decades of experience, Maria underscores the significance of integrating design principles into leadership roles, enabling anyone to champion change. Maria's approach, o…

In this UX Leadership by Design podcast episode, host Mark Baldino of Fuzzy Math talks with Alfred Kahn, an experienced design leader and author. They discusses navigating complex problem spaces, infusing consumer-grade UX principles into enterprise design, and strategies for collaborative success between the "tripod" - design, product, and enginee…

Decentralized Identity is still one of the most dominant use cases for Blockchain - it's time to find out why and what challenges still need to be tackled. About Ankur Banerjee - CTO at cheqd - About CheckD: www.cheqd.io About Kevin Riedl:- Founder of Wavect (Web3 Software Agency)- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsdt/- Twitter: https://twitt…

We've talked about tokenization a lot in previous episodes, in this one we dug deep. If you truly want to understand how tokenization works under the hood - this episode is for you. About Mathew Sweezey- Former Co-Founder of Salesforce Web3 Studio- Web3 Investor & Advisor- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewsweezey/About Kevin Riedl:- Foun…

Welcome to the "UX Leadership by Design" podcast, hosted by Mark Baldino, Co-Founder of Fuzzy Math. In Episode 6, we have the pleasure of featuring Santiago Viteri, the Associate Director of UX and Digital Accessibility Standards of the UX Center of Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Join us as Santiago shares his inspiring journey of helping shap…

The crypto market decoded.Markus' book: https://www.amazon.com/Crypto-Titans-trillions-billions-cryptocurrency/dp/B0C47N3SRC?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&linkId=a82bad87e807eb3d7d2aa0520383d51d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlAbout Markus Thielen: - Head of Research & Strategy at Matrixport- Former Chief Investment Officer at IDEG & Jomon Investment Manage…

EOS is probably one of the few truly community led Web3 projects out there since the original founders ghosted the project. In this episode Zack and Kevin discuss the exciting journey of EOS and what is new in terms of EVM support etc. About Zack Gall: - Co-Founder & Chief Communication Officer at the EOS Network Foundation- LinkedIn: https://www.l…

A.I. is more present than ever. In this episode Ayesha and Kevin discuss how A.I. such as Midjourney, ChatGPT & Co. might affect creatives and what to do about it. About Ayesha Mubarak Ali- Forbes 30 under 30- Co-Founder of MetaVisionaries and Ayesha M. Ali Studio- Sent her art into space- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayeshamali/- Instagra…

About Simon Nopp: - Entrepreneur & Innovator at The 10x Blueprint- Principal and Senior Consultant at Atlanto- Business Strategy Specialist at &make- Purpose Launchpad Mentor at Purpose Alliance- ExO Consultant at OpenExO- Founder & CEO at Inndisus Innovation Consulting- Co-Creator at Women4Impact- External Lecturer at MCI University- Ambassador of…

In this episode of the "UX Leadership by Design" podcast hosted by Mark Baldino of Fuzzy Math, Greg Thomas, Director of User Experience at TaxSlayer, shares how his team captures user data at specific times to make data-driven decisions and presents a strong case to executives, business owners, and product leaders. By using a one-question survey wi…

Tokenomics either make or kill your project. Here are the most common mistakes founders make. About Tony Drummond: - President of Moonbound Consulting - Co-Founder of Moonbound Mastermind - Former Co-Founder of MicroPets - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydrummond/ About Richard Leitgeb: - Founder Moonbound Mastermind - Vice President of M…

CBDCs are a hot topic, almost all governments are at least researching this topic while some are already launching a pilot. About Joshua: - Co-Founder of TheStandard, Bar9 GmbH and Vaultoro.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuascigala- TheStandard Website: https://TheStandard.io- TheStandard Telegram: https://t.me/TheStandard_io- TheSta…

In this session we talk about why a brand matters and how you can do it too. About Zack Deris: - Already supported over 6,200 people to date in the last 15 years with his training services and account takeovers. - Growth advisor for Metabeats, Real Nifty, True Crime Crypto, Invisible Lotus, Art Save the Queen, and many more. - Investor of Seedrs an…

This episode of "UX Leadership by Design," the podcast by and for UX leaders, is brought to you by Fuzzy Math, the award-winning user experience design consultancy. In this episode, our host Mark Baldino chats with Nate Felt, a Senior Product Designer at Amazon, about stakeholder communication and management. As a designer, it's easy to focus on cr…

About Charles Adkins - Global Lead of Business Development @Aptos - Former Global VP of Strategy @LaundVault - Former Vice President @Polygon - Founder & Former Senior Partner of F5 Consulting Group - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesxadkins/ About Kevin Riedl: - Founder of Wavect (Web3 Software Agency) - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.…

Many businesses struggle with their Go-To market strategies. That's where Liam comes in and saves the day. About Liam Darmody: - Growth Operator, Brand Marketer, LinkedIn Strategist - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody1/ About Kevin Riedl: - Founder of Wavect (Web3 Software Agency) - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsdt/ - Twit…

Entering Web3 is nowhere an easy task, especially for developers and brands. This is how you can do it too. About Tiago Amaral: - Co-Founder Inevitable - Keynote Speaker & Author - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago4maral/ About Kayna Oliveira: - Co-Founder Inevitable - Web3 Developer at OP Games - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay…

More and more influencers and businesses start their own newsletter. This is how you can do too. About Mitko Dimitrov - Founder web3adventures.eth - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitko7/ About Kevin Riedl: - Founder of Wavect (Web3 Software Agency) - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wsdt/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wavect_eth --- N…

Corporate environments face unique challenges when it comes to implementing new technologies - from compliance, reputation- and risk management. About Max Comparetto: - Co-Founder of Salesforce Web3 Studio - TIMEpieces Community Council Member at TIME - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxcomparetto/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_comparet…

A.I. & Web3 is not another shallow set of use cases - let us prove it to you. About Max Yampolsky: - Founder & CEO of One Click Crypto One Click Crypto is a cross-chain AI-driven DeFi yield aggregator and web3 robo-advisor. It allows users to create a custom-tailored DeFi portfolio of 1,000+ protocols & strategies with one click through a web3 non-…

On this episode of "UX Leadership by Design" join host Mark Baldino as he interviews Bryan Garvey, the Associate Director of User Experience and Insights at Radio Systems Corporation. Discover Bryan's multi-year journey in bringing UX design to the company, the crucial role of stakeholder management, and the power of fostering a growth mindset amon…