I care a lot about encouraging more designers to become founders and more founders to care about design in the early days of starting their company.

Creating a culture of high-quality design from the early days of a startup is vital, and founders must exemplify this commitment to design.

Founders should prioritize hiring talented designers early on to enhance their company's design capabilities.

It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.

Attracting a designer to a startup requires having a strong team and a clear vision, especially if the startup is consumer-focused, which may necessitate a co-founder with design expertise.

Founders are increasingly recognizing the importance of design, understanding its value beyond just functionality.

Ensure one of your co-founders is design-minded. If you're a technical founder, find a designer who can make your product appealing and user-friendly.

Designers have something really valuable to bring to the table when starting companies, as they can build products that people truly want.

To identify great founders, it's crucial to understand their mindset and how they navigate the unique challenges of their domain.