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EO Cast

05/09/25

@ EO

At our studio, we prioritize design work over meetings and administrative tasks, allowing our team to focus on their craft and improve their skills.

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Branding Masterclass for AI FoundersㅣSmith & Diction

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Branding Masterclass for AI FoundersㅣSmith & Diction

05/09/25

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

It's important to be intentional about how you chop up your schedule, balancing between meetings and creative work.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Our design culture emphasizes collaboration and excellence, driven by a talented team that consistently seeks to improve the user experience.

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Jony Ive

10/17/14

@ Vanity Fair

We meet religiously as a creative team three or four times a week to collaborate on our projects, often around tables similar to those in our stores.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to balance meeting time with creative work, as constant interruptions can hinder productivity and creative flow.

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Jason Citron

04/29/25

@ a16z speedrun

We decided to be intentional about making Discord an amazing place to work for creative people, prioritizing a good environment over just pushing people hard.

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EO Cast

05/09/25

@ EO

Our goal is not to scale into a large company but to remain small and focused, ensuring that every project maintains a personal touch and high design quality.

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Chase Adam

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Efficiency is a core value for us; we embrace the challenge of not hiring excessively, which forces creativity and focus on what's important.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

To manage work-life balance in a high-paced startup, I focus on the outcomes we create rather than just the hours worked.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

To manage meetings effectively, I suggest blocking off specific days for them to protect creative time.