We also delve into his experience with venture capital, where he helps other entrepreneurs navigate their journeys. Join host Kyle Hudson as he unpacks the elements of risk, curiosity, and problem-solving in entrepreneurship with Andy Budd, and discover how you can tap into the design world to inspire your own business journey.
Andy is a designer at heart, and firmly believes in the power of design to build loyalty, delight users, and create competitive advantage.
Investor, Advisor and Coach. Andy helps high growth startups, founders and design/product leaders achieve their potential
In Talking Roadmaps Episode 70, Phil Hornby interviews Andy Budd to explore whether roadmaps truly drive value. Andy, a designer-turned-investor, introduces the Growth Equation, a framework for startups to reach product-market fit. They discuss the role of roadmaps in balancing feature development with value extraction, the importance of growth teams, and the tensions between product and marketing. Andy challenges traditional roadmapping, advocating for problem-driven planning over feature lists. A must-watch for product leaders navigating growth strategy.
Andy Budd is a user experience consultant and expert in accessibility. He has written several books on UX and is the co-founder of cx Partners. His website features articles and resources on UI design, accessibility, and user experience.
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Read writing from Andy Budd on Medium. Design Founder turned investor, advisor and leadership coach. Author of The Growth Equation. @Seedcamp Venture Partner. Formerly @Clearleft @LDConf & @UXLondon.