In this episode, Colton interviews Grace Ling, the founder of Design Buddies, the largest design community in the world.

Grace shares her journey from bioengineering to UX design and how she started Design Buddies to make friends in the design industry. She emphasizes the importance of experimentation and embracing discomfort as a founder.

Grace also discusses her approach to content creation on LinkedIn and the importance of being authentic and not worrying about what others think. She provides insights on approaching sponsorships, the impact of AI on design and entrepreneurship. Grace highlights the value of mentors and encourages listeners to take action and pursue their goals.

Takeaways

• Embrace discomfort and be willing to experiment as a founder.


• Authenticity is key in content creation on platforms like LinkedIn.


• Don't be afraid of judgment and focus on adding value to others.


• Approach sponsorships as collaborations and find mutual value.


• AI will play a significant role in the future of design and entrepreneurship.


• Identify pain points in your own life and explore business ideas around them.


• Mentors can provide valuable guidance and support on your entrepreneurial journey.

Connect with Grace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceling/

Design Buddies: https://www.designbuddies.community/

Connect with Colton:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-kaplan/

Schedule a chat:

https://calendly.com/kindlabz/connecting?month=2024-04