
About this episode
Imagine joining an early stage startup as the first senior designer and within a few years, it becomes the fastest growing company ever.
Well… that's the story of Diego Zaks who is now the VP of design at Ramp.
This week’s episode is all about how they were able to win with design and what makes their culture so special. We go deep into:
- Why velocity is the key to quality
- The impact of “truth seeking pods”
- How Diego creates a culture of collaboration
- What it takes to be a great founding designer
- The #1 trait Diego looks for in design candidates
- How Diego has changed the way he gives feedback
- How designers are empowered to make strategic calls
- a lot more…
Want to work with Diego at Ramp? They’re hiring ✌️
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