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    #41: What to Do With a Seat at the Table

    March 14th, 2018 · 52 minutes

    Special guest Kate Aronowitz joins the show. She is a design partner at Google Ventures and was previously in design leadership positions at Facebook, Welathfont, and eBay. We discuss the opportunities and responsibilities of designers as they advance in their careers, gain more influence, and achieve that fabled seat at the table.

    Guest Starring: Kate Aronowitz

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    Links and Show Notes

    Kate Aronowitz at Google Ventures
    Fast Company: Designers Finally Have A Seat At The Table. Now What?
    The Sprint Book by Jake Knapp with John Zeratsky and Braden Kowitz
    Leading Design Conference
    UX London conference
    Marty Cagan (@cagan) on Twitter
    The Google Ventures Library