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

Good design is a lost art in early-stage startups, and now is the moment for design to have a significant impact as everything is being reimagined with AI.

The integration of design into a startup's process is essential for building products that resonate with users.

To effectively integrate design into product development, startups should consider hiring a designer by Series A, especially if they have a user-facing element.

Identifying and solving human problems will be crucial for future founders, as the core of every successful business is to enhance human experiences.

Startups should focus on creating a product that employees love and that helps them understand their market value, rather than trying to cater to both employees and employers simultaneously.

Encouraging more designers to become founders is essential, as developing a design mindset will be crucial for building the next generation of companies.

Design can significantly impact a company's success, and it’s essential to fight for good design in a competitive market.

Government partners are increasingly recognizing that the iterative process of developing technology is a feature, not a bug, and that it leads to better outcomes than traditional funding models.