In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about design in the age of AI. Similar to one of the recent episodes, in which we spoke about the future of product management, we are exploring the future of design, and how this profession will evolve. Will people still be designing in 5 or 10 years? Which tools will we use? And if AI takes over the design work, what will be left for people to do? An exciting look into the future of design, grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Dennis Müller, the founder and designer of Amie. On Tuesday, Amie officially launched and dropped the waitlist, so this is a very special week for Dennis, the team and Amie. We are going back to the early days of Amie, how the idea originated and how it progresses to what Amie is today. We speak about product quality, how to make a product go viral, how to build a fantastic team and the personal side of building a product in a very difficult market for several years. Dennis is a friend and inspiration to us, so we are very excited about this conversation. Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about the future of Product Management. With all of the recent developments in AI, new tools becoming available and companies getting rid of Product Managers entirely, it raises the question: Is Product Management a future-proof profession? Since Pat has been in Product Management for around 10 years, we are taking a deep dive into what makes a great Product Manager today, how the role will evolve and what Product Management could look like in the future. Sounds interesting? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Welcome back to Quick Coffee and welcome to 2024! In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are doing a personal and professional outlook to the year 2024, and we are talking about a product that has recently seen a lot of adoption among our closest friends and colleagues: Arc browser. What is special about Arc? Why is a new internet browser needed? And what can be learned from their approach to product and design? Welcome back to all of you and grab a coffee to listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

This week’s Quick Coffee is the last one for the year! We are reflecting on a crazy year 2023, the many personal and professional highlights, challenges and learnings and it becomes clear: So much can happen in just 12 months. We are wrapping up the episode with some of our wishes for 2024 and a big thank you to all Quick Coffee listeners. We look forward to seeing you back here in January and for today, grab a coffee and listen in to the last episode of 2023! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we speak with Ben Blumenrose, the Co-Director & Managing Partner at Designer Fund. We start out with some storytime and learn about Ben’s career step joining Facebook early as a Design Lead. We speak about how this step shaped him as a designer, how he interprets impact and how he believes founders create a truly product and design driven culture. And we cover the foundation of Designer Fund, his motivation, vision and the way that Designer Fund supports its founders. A amazing conversation we cannot wait for you to listen to, grab a coffee and meet Ben! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Opening the episode and welcoming Ben (00:01:08) Ben’s career game changer joining the early Facebook as a Design Lead (00:07:00) Understanding “impact” as a designer (00:12:50) The culture that founders create who are sweating the product details (00:20:00) Ben’s transition and motivation for founding Designer Fund (00:27:00) What is special about how Designer Fund works with founders (00:31:05) Wrapup and thanks to Ben Ben’s book recommendation: https://shop.specialprojects.jp/products/kissa-by-kissa-4th-ed Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Welcome to this week's Quick Coffee! Today, we dive into the delicate dance between micromanagement and meaningful involvement. It's a topic that often perplexes people managers—should they distance themselves from the day-to-day or follow in the footsteps of successful CEOs who thrive on diving into the minutiae? We'll unravel the mystery behind why some of the most accomplished leaders stay deeply connected to the nitty-gritty details, challenging the conventional wisdom of detachment. Is a thriving product culture directly linked to having a leader deeply immersed in the intricacies? Join us as we explore the art of building a successful product culture while empowering your team to embrace independence. How can you strike the perfect balance? Can a leader be hands-on without stifling creativity and autonomy? Grab your favorite cup of coffee and tune in as we unravel the secrets of effective leadership in the realm of product development! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about our journey of becoming angel investors. Patrick and I have spent a significant amount of our time into finding and choosing the right founders to invest in and have made major learnings along the way. Everything from what angel investing truly means all the way to shaping your personal brand as an investor and fundamentally understanding what it means to make an investment into a seed stage company. We are truly excited about this episode and hope it can serve as a gate opener for founders and entrepreneurs who are interested in starting their own investment journey. Being an investor to us is less about the financial outcome, but more about the journey of constantly being surrounded by other passionate people who are building remarkable products. Our episode overview (00:00:00) Pat and Felix doing coffee chat (00:07:30) Intro to the topic, what is angel investing? (00:10:40) The legal setup of starting with angel investing (00:15:54) How do you get started and find a deal to invest in? (00:18:14) Minimum investment size & the brand of an investor (00:21:55) The reality of investing and return of investment (00:24:39) Recap of the episode and major learnings Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/felixhaasdv

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting with Kevin Hartz, Co-Founder and General Partner A* as well as the Chairman & Co-Founder of Eventbrite. Kevin has an incredible story as an entrepreneur, leader and investors. We are going back in time to how he started Xoom and Eventbrite, how it all related to PayPal and his $1B exit from Xoom. We speak about his vision for A* and what kind of investment firm he aims to build. We dive into his thoughts on what makes a great founder and what is important when making the transition from being an early-stage founder to an organisation leader. And we speak about his incredible angel portfolio, as an early investor in SpaceX, Notion, Airbnb, Dropbox, Pinterest and Doordash, just to name a few. An episode full of insights, stories and learnings from an outstanding entrepreneur and investor; grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:45) Intro to the episode, Felix and Pat are welcoming Kevin (00:01:30) Kevin’s background story and how he got started on his entrepreneurial and investment journey, founding Xoom and Eventbrite (00:14:36) Exiting from Xoom, and the notion of underestimating an up-and-coming market (00:17:10) Kevin’s early angel investments and the vision for his investment firm A* (00:20:00) What does Kevin look for in a founding team? (00:23:10) The early investment in Ramp and why Kevin chose to back the company (00:26:30) How do founders create a culture of being focused on true product excellence? (00:28:40) Transitioning from a founder to a leader or management position (00:32:30) Wrapup and thank you to Kevin! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are reflecting on our trip to the Bay Area in California. We chat about how we met back in the days on the Stanford campus, our first encounter with the Cybertruck, what we think about it as a product and what is next for the podcast. We are excited about this episode, and to share with you how Quick Coffee is going to evolve. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, recording our second episode outside (00:02:25) Reflections on one week in the Bay Area (00:03:10) How Felix and Pat met on the Stanford campus (00:09:05) Meeting the Tesla Cybertruck, our impressions (00:18:52) x.ai launches Grōk, their ChatGPT competitor within two months (00:21:10) What’s next for Quick Coffee? Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about our first ever angel investment: Aware. On Tuesday, Aware launched publicly and we are reflecting on learning about Aware for the first time, the journey of Aware being built and their mission. Why is Aware relevant in today’s world? And how can Aware be the start of one’s longevity journey? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, Pat and Felix in Palo Alto (00:01:19) The Sonic quarterly co-working (00:01:19) Felix on design recruitment, attitude over skills (00:06:50) Kickoff to the episode, the background story of Aware (00:11:00) There are memberships for everything, why is there none for your health? (00:14:30) Living a healthy life in a world not optimised for health (00:17:40) Felix and Pat’s Aware journey (00:23:20) How to try out Aware and get onto your health journey Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we talk about N26, a product both Felix and Pat have been using for many years, but that has changed very little in the past two years. We are diving into the FinTech space with a short introduction, and afterwards look at specific N26 screens and features to discuss how the N26 app has evolved over the years. Why did Pat cancel his subscription? What is he using instead? And who does Felix think is the winner in this space? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat (00:04:52) A quick overview of the FinTech space by Felix (00:09:30) Which company is the current winner in the space? (00:10:52) Overview by Pat on which banking platforms he is using and why (00:12:17) What is wrong with the N26 app today (00:19:30) Why Pat canceled his subscription with N26 (00:22:50) What happened with N26? Why are they where they are today? And why is there such a big difference to Revolut? Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Text: In this week’s Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix are chatting about their product and design review of the new Trade Republic app. The company recently launched a large redesign, and we are sharing our thoughts on some of the things that worked well and not so well. We’ll guide you through the app and share design best practices based on some of the new functionalities. This is one of our first product review episodes, and we are excited to dive into it. Our episode overview (00:00:00) Personal updates from Felix and Pat (04:05:00) Intro to the episode, Trade Republic’s big redesign (05:40:00) Why design is important for a financial product (12:49:00) The problem of not seeing your net worth right away when opening the app (16:35:00) Colour coding and performance mode in the settings page (24:59:00) When does it make sense to redesign? When is the right timing for it? Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

n this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about one of the most talked about people in the health community right now: Bryan Johnson. What is his mission, aside from living more than 100 years? He spends $2M per year on his health, but what can the average person do? Why is it relevant to founders and people in the startup community? And what are our takes on healthy routines and navigating a world not designed for health? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode (00:01:10) Pat’s personal updates around health (00:03:55) Felix’ personal updates, visiting IdeaLab and a personal trip to Sylt (00:06:00) Intro to Bryan Johnson, who is he and what is he going after? (00:09:15) The mindset about being healthy if you want to be a high performer (00:12:00) Why is our world designed for being unhealthy? (00:16:30) How to break out of a world focused on living unhealthy lives (00:25:00) Episode wrapup and see you next week! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week's Quick Coffee, we are talking about why some of the most commonly used products are being built in the US. We start the episode with a regular quick coffee chat and then discuss our philosophy of designing and building truly great products. Make sure to listen in, and as always, let us know what you think. Our episode overview (00:00:00) Introduction to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat, trips to Berlin and Copenhagen (00:04:00) How we differentiate personal and professional work streams (00:12:30) Pat describes some of his most used apps and products (00:14:40) Why do some of the most used apps come from the US? (00:18:50) The investors' influence on the startup ecosystem and the overall awareness for design (00:25:30) People are more willing to support you when you take risks Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about startups, and corporates. We are exploring the interesting question of whether startups can become corporate on the inside, and what being “corporate” even means specifically. We define factors that make a startup turn corporate, and we outline what founders can do to prevent that from happening. If you want to know what makes a startup effective and fast, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat, trips to Berlin and Copenhagen (00:05:05) Opening the episode, why do startups turn “corporate”? How do we define being “corporate”? (00:10:20) Exploring the core characteristics of what it means to be corporate (00:13:26) Deep dive into the four main factors that can turn a startup environment into a corporate environment (00:17:40) What should founders do to ensure innovation, culture and speed in their startup? (00:24:24) Episode wrapup and see you all next week! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week's Quick Coffee, we are chatting about the difference between UI and UX design. In a deep dive to last week’s episode, we explore which of the two is more important, what to look out for when recruiting designers, and why product quality can improve or deteriorate with redesigns. If you are aiming for a better understanding of design, grab a coffee and listen in! Our Episode Overview (00:00:00) Introduction to the episode, coffee chat about the Blossom office, iPhone 15 and Aware (00:11:05) Opening the episode, what is the difference between UI and UX? (00:13:40) What does focusing too much on UI design lead to? (00:18:30) The importance of getting the combination between UX and UI right (00:19:13) The definition of great design, comparing Apple Maps and Google Maps (00:24:10) Wrapup and see you next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week's Quick Coffee, we cover design essentials that every founder needs to know. We kick off by discussing the importance of inspiration and how it can fuel your creativity. Next, we dive into different methods for testing your ideas with real users, ensuring that your product meets their needs. Finally, we wrap up with some best practices for creating user-friendly and visually appealing UX/UI designs. Don't miss this episode of Quick Coffee! Tune in and learn how to make your product stand out with great design. Our Episode Overview (00:00:00) Introduction to the episode, coffee chat about Creandum and the Blossom office. (00:11:00) Introduction to the topic: Why designers are an exclusive group of people. (00:12:38) How does Felix start designing something new? (00:16:10) Conceptualizing ideas and receiving feedback on them. (00:19:31) Testing the audience for whom you are designing. (00:22:00) Core UI principles: using color to guide users throughout a product. (00:23:20) Reducing a design to its most minimal version. Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are speaking about ESOP, a topic that we feel is discussed often on a political level, but not so much in terms of transparency for employees. We are kicking off the episode with what ESOP specifically is and why it is so relevant in the startup world. We are looking at issues with ESOP and comparable incentive plans and talk about responsible, and transparent entrepreneurship. And we are concluding the episode with a couple of important points we think every employee should consider when joining a startup. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat, traveling and 20 years Creandum (00:05:25) Opening the episode, what is ESOP? (00:07:20) We are making a concrete example for Quick Coffee’s listeners (00:09:20) Why is this topic so relevant? (00:10:31) Understanding the issues around ESOP and comparable incentive plans (00:14:00) What it means to be a responsible entrepreneur (00:19:20) As an employee, you are an investor into the company with your time (00:22:23) Wrap up and everything we believe is important for startup employees Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Hey everyone, in this week's Quick Coffee, we're discussing how to handle stress and tough situations as a founder. We'll be exploring the sources of stress and their physical and mental impacts on us. As founders, we face constant uncertainty and ambiguity, so it's crucial to learn how to manage stressful situations. In the episode, we'll share some tips and strategies to help you deal with stress and navigate challenging times. We'll also discuss the importance of building a strong network of people who can support you during these times. So grab a coffee and join us for a candid conversation about navigating tough times as a founder. And as always, we'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes. You can reach out to us on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or visit our website at https://quickcoffee.vc. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on Quick Coffee! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Opening the episode (00:07:29) How do you define navigating through tough times? (00:09:46) Taking action over things that you can control. (00:16:40) How do you stay positive in difficult situations. (00:18:00) Patricks point of view on handling stressful situations. (00:20:50) The power of communicating with other founders. Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about focus. What does focus actually mean to us in a personal, or startup context? Why do many founders get distracted? Most importantly: How can you maintain focus for yourself, and the project or startup that you are working on? And what are the additional challenges to staying focused as a creative person? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Opening the episode, celebrating about 1 year of Quick Coffee (00:01:50) Felix shares personal updates (00:05:40) Pat’s news from the Sonic team trip to Tuscany (00:09:10) Opening the topic - How do we define focus and why is it so hard to maintain? (00:14:20) Felix’ structured approach to keeping his task list focused (00:16:05) What is it that founders should actually focus on? (00:19:45) Reflections on staying focused as a creative person (00:25:05) Wrapup and see you all next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are taking time to chat about a topic relevant for everyone managing other people in a project or company: Delegation vs. focusing on every detail. We speak about the challenges we have had ourselves with becoming strong at delegating within the team’s we have built, while still staying in control of the details that fundamentally matter to a company or product. How can you become strong at delegating? What is important when it comes to communication? And when not to delegate? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat (00:02:30) Quick chat about “Pat’s Yearly Meetup” (00:07:45) Kickoff for our topic: Different styles of management and leadership (00:09:30) Defining delegation, micromanagement and obsession over details (00:12:00) The “public wisdom” of what you need to be as a manager (00:16:05) Specific guidance for people managers and the conflict between micromanagement and obsession over details (00:24:33) Wrapup and see you next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are finally getting back to Quick Coffee! After a special summer break, in which Pat became a parent, we are reflecting on this time, his learnings and what has happened at Sonic and Blossom. How did Pat prepare for a whole month off work? What reflections did he make during this time? And how has it shaped his work life today? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome back to Quick Coffee! Updates from the last couple of months, news from Berlin and Amsterdam and the Blossom office (00:05:55) Pat reflecting on his summer of becoming a parent (00:10:18) Preparing for a long off time (00:14:42) Staying healthy during intense personal times (00:18:20) Becoming faster, and better at decision making (00:23:30) We are wrapping up and see you next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Welcome to this week's Quick Coffee! Have you ever wondered what it is like to consider your colleagues friends? In this week’s episode, we will explore the numerous benefits of working in a close-knit team. Communication takes center stage in such an environment, and we'll delve into the pivotal role it plays. How does open and effective communication contribute to a harmonious work culture among friends? Additionally, we'll address the challenge of integrating new members into this unique friendship-based culture. How can teams maintain their close-knit dynamics while ensuring a smooth onboarding process for newcomers? If you're curious to learn more about the benefits of working in a team of friends, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Special summer break announcement (00:09:15) Why the people you surround yourself with matter (00:14:18) Should colleagues become friends? (00:15:50) Creating a safe, open space for communication (00:17:50) What it takes to successfully work and collaborate with friends (00:19:08) The great privilege of working with friends (00:22:22) Shoutout to the Blossom & Sonic teams Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are revisiting the topic of leadership but this time from a different angle. We are reflecting on our encounters with leaders over the years and the negative leadership styles we observed in the process. What attributes are characteristic of a negative leadership style? How do these attributes come about? And what can one do to overcome them? Grab a coffee and listen in as we unpack the leadership development process and discover what one should and should not do to become a great leader. Our episode overview (00:06:00) Podcast hacks and “Power of Design” event at the Blossom Studio (00:09:20) Change in the leadership philosophy at Airbnb (00:12:53) Poor leaders fail to combine honest and transparent communication with keeping control (00:15:28) Self-management is key to being a good leader (00:17:49) The fundamental misunderstanding of leadership (00:21:49) Leadership is a development process “Power of Design” event registration (25.05 @ Blossom Studio): https://www.idealab.io/power-of-design Coffee table link: https://www.vitra.com/de-de/product/occasional-table-ltr Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Welcome to this week's Quick Coffee, where we are diving into the topic of leadership. Get ready to join us as we explore what leadership truly means and whether there are ways to measure good leadership. We will also be delving into the key attributes that can turn a good leader into a great one. Is it possible to be a great leader without being friendly and human at the same time? Are leaders born or made? And most importantly, how can you improve your own leadership style? If you're passionate about all things leadership and want to learn how to become a better leader, then grab a cup of coffee and tune in! Our episode overview (00:04:17) Impact of weather and sports on energy levels (00:07:50) The uncertain startup environment requires strong leadership (00:11:08) Measuring great leadership (00:14:50) Transparency and honesty are fundamental to positive leadership (00:16:50) Leading with a vision and building excitement in a team (00:20:15) The difference between leadership and management (00:20:15) Use feedback to iterate on your leadership style Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are once again talking about the subject of finding product market fit. While we have previously focussed on the required mindset for doing so, in this episode we want to focus on how to operationalise finding product market fit. Looking at our founding journeys, what were the key learnings we have had? How can you build an operational engine which will carry you towards finding product market fit? And which stakeholders should be involved in the process? If you are looking for some actionable insights on how you can accelerate your journey towards finding product market fit, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:06:13) Welcome and sharing our experience with the Quick Coffee podcast (00:08:25) Understanding and validating the problem is at the core of finding product market fit (00:11:24) Building an operational engine towards finding product market fit (00:15:20) Involving the whole team in the process is key (00:18:40) How to document, structure and filter user feedback (00:21:36) Learning what to build is as important as learning what not to build Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week's Quick Coffee, we are discussing what role having a clear vision plays in building a successful company. Some of the questions we will be reflecting on are: Should a company's vision aim for positive impact beyond financial success? What are the key building blocks of a vision as a source of inspiration? Can a vision evolve over time and still be effective? If you're a startup founder, investor, or someone curious about the importance of vision in building a great company, grab a cup of coffee and tune in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome back and reflection on the Sonic Offsite & Cape Town trip (00:07:30) Can a successful company be built without a vision? (00:12:10) Should a a company's vision aim for positive impact beyond financial success? (00:17:22) Excitement as the driving force behind a compelling vision (00:19:50) A company's vision can evolve over time (00:19:50) Great visions act as sources of inspiration Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are celebrating a major milestone - our 30th episode of the podcast. We'll be sharing some insights into the early days, when we started out and the expectations we had for this project. But more than that, we'll be acknowledging all the unexpected, beautiful things that have come out of it. And of course, we'll be sharing what Quick Coffee has turned into today, with both investments and the podcast. We've had the opportunity to work with some amazing founders and support them on their product and design journey - it’s been truly exciting for us. So, if you're looking for some motivation to start your next initiative or just want to learn more about our journey, grab a cup of coffee and tune in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Celebrating Quick Coffee’s 30s episode (00:05:40) The power of starting a small initiative (00:09:30) Side-projects incentivise learning and connecting with others (00:17:20) The potential and joy of combining investments with product / design support (00:21:45) Special announcement: 2 Week Quick Coffee break Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about the journey towards finding product market fit. How is product market fit defined and how can you realize that your product or service has achieved it? How can you maximise your chances of getting there and how to deal with not having gotten there yet? We are looking at these questions and many more from the perspectives of our founding journeys. If you want to learn more about our experiences with finding product market fit, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) The new Sonic & Blossom partnership with deeploi (00:04:39) How we define product market fit (00:07:40) Initially focus on those few customers who truly love your products (00:12:10) Adopt a customer-centric mindset to find product market fit (00:17:12) Two ways to realize product-market fit has been achieved (00:19:22) How to be transparent with your team around product market fit Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about the importance of finding the “right” investor. Why is this decision important? What are the key investor attributes one should look out for? Why are humbleness and open communication two of the most important traits to consider? Looking back on our experience as both founders and angel investors we aim to discuss the issue from two angles. If you are excited to hear what our ideal investor would look like, grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) New starters at Sonic and new blossom office in Berlin is taking shape (00:04:05) The importance of finding a “fitting” investor (00:06:50) Choosing an investor is choosing the right person to work with (00:09:35) Humbleness as an important investor trait (00:10:35) Look for an investor’s brand, what is the one thing they are really good at (00:13:35) The best investors communicate openly, balancing disagreeing and committing (00:19:30) Personal relationships matter, look at investors as co-founders Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about the fundamental principles of fundraising. When is a good time to start a fundraising process? Who are the ideal investors? Why is it crucial to fully understand the end to end fundraising process before starting conversations with investors? We are super excited about this episode, and are sharing some of our most valuable lessons that we have learned over the past few years. You’ll find everything about the interaction with investors all the way down to closing your first funding round. As always let us know what you think and we are looking forward to receiving your feedback and thoughts. Our episode overview (00:00:00) Pat in his off week and Felix about his upcoming Cape Town trip (00:03:40) Kicking off the episode, introduction to principles of fundraising (00:06:02) The things we learned the hard way about working with investors (00:10:30) Choosing the right people as investors (00:14:10) How has our perspective on fundraising changed? (00:19:32) How to get in touch with new investors? (00:23:30) Summary of the most underestimated principles Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about difficult times as a startup team or startup founders. How do we think about failure? What are examples from our past in which we went through difficult times? And what would we recommend a struggling startup team from today’s perspective? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Updates from Pat, Felix, Sonic and Blossom (00:03:30) Kicking off the episode, why it relevant to talk about this topic? (00:05:00) Defining failure in the startup environment (00:09:30) Talking about difficult times at Mapify as an example (00:13:10) Being honest to yourself and the team as a founder (00:16:31) Our recommendations to a struggling startup team (00:19:20) What it means to uphold values and be a great leader in difficult times (00:22:40) Wrapup and see you next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about our learings from being second time founders. We are covering questions like: What kind of a company do I want to build? When is the right timing to start fundraising? Does it make sense to bootstrap my business? We are super excited about this episode since it is a refelction of our own experiences and a collection of tons of learnings. Entrepreneurship is such a rollercoaster but the more you do it the better you become at it. Grab a coffee and listen in! We are looking forward to receiving your feedback! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Intro to the topic and quick coffee chat (00:02:05) GLS Launch and Blossom Office (00:09:42) Patterns of being a second time founder (00:11:00) What kind of company do you want to build? (00:14:02) What it means to raise funding from investors (00:16:24) Who you should start a company with (00:20:00) Starting a business without any capital Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are talking about emotional product design. We are very excited about this topic since it perfectly caters to our vision of building remarkable products. In this episode, we are talking about the different stages to go through in order to build trust and delight. We are looking forward to getting your feedback! Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Quick coffee chat about how we use our Podcast as a learning platform (00:04:50) Intro to emotional design and why it is relevant (00:06:23) Definition of emotional product design (00:08:48) Stages of emotional product design (00:11:48) How to build trust and deslight with users (00:17:18) How Tesla is handeling intimacy and reliability (00:20:23) The different stages of building delightful products Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about alternatives to OKRs. We are starting with a recap to episode 22, and why we believe OKRs are ineffective for a wide range of startups. But what is the alternative? How would it be implemented? And what kind of experiences have we made with different goal setting and measurement frameworks? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Coffee chat and Blossom’s new design space (00:03:00) Kickoff and short recap to episode 22 (00:05:34) The importance of staying close to your users and customers (00:10:34) Understanding measurement for the pre Product Market Fit phase (00:12:30) What is the alternative? How should you be measuring? (00:21:27) Summary and see you next week! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about OKRs, the legendary goal setting and measurement framework. How have we seen them being implemented in different startup contexts? Why have we come to believe they are incredibly ineffective for most startups? And what would we recommend to founders and teams today? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Opening and how things are going! (00:02:45) Why is this topic relevant? Why are we talking about OKRs? (00:05:00) Our reflections on how OKRs were implemented at Mapify (00:07:05) Introduction: What is the OKR framework? (00:12:50) The fundamental issues with the OKR framework in startups (00:16:40) How can measurement instead be effecitve in startups? (00:21:40) Wrapup and outlook to next week! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about balancing priorities in life. But before we start diving into this topic, we spend some time reflecting on a crazy week with the launch of Sonic and Blossom. How did we experience these weeks? What did we observe about balancing priorities, even during these launch days? And what are we doing today to balance priorities better? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome to Quick Coffee, our review of a crazy launch week (00:09:45) Introduction to today’s topic: Balancing priorities (00:10:50) Why is balancing different priorities so difficult (00:19:00) Some methods we use to balance wearing different hats in life (00:23:00) Wrapping it up and see you next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at quickcoffee.vc Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about the two new companies we are launching: Sonic and Blossom. Where did the ideas for them come from? Since when have we been working on them? What is the vision of Sonic and Blossom? And what are we planning for 2023 and beyond? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at quickcoffee.vc Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ twitter.com/fhaasj

Welcome back and happy new year, everyone! In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about what it means to be a founder. Why did we start out becoming entrepreneurs? What surprises have the last years brought for us? How would we define being a founder today? And what should someone thinking about starting a project or company consider? Grab a coffee and listen in! **Our episode overview** (00:00:00) Welcome back, happy new year and coffee chat (00:03:13) How Pat and Felix became entrepreneurs (00:08:00) The things we have been surprised with since becoming founders (00:11:46) How we would define being a founder today (00:18:30) What someone considering to become a founder should think about (00:23:50) Wrap up and see you next week Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Hello everyone, we hope you had a nice Christmas time with friends and family! These are our new year’s greetings for you. Next week we will do a Quick Coffee vacation week and will be back with our first 2023 episode in the week after. We are looking forward to it and wish you a great start to the new year! Yours, Felix and Pat

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are reflecting on the year 2022. What happened this year? What did we learn? How can one successfully reflect on the many things that happen in a year? And what are things that were special to us this year? Grab a coffee and listen in! **Our episode overview** (00:00:00) Coffee chat, we are looking forward to Christmas and Christmas markets (00:02:57) Why reflection is so important and meaningful (00:09:00) Our specific reflections for 2022 (00:19:50) How reflection can be done successfully and with specific steps we have discovered for us (00:23:15) We are wrapping it up and look forward to the new year Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are chatting about recruiting for culture. In our very first Quick Coffee episode we discussed why culture is so important, but how does one create a hiring process around it? What are great questions to ask? And what experiences have we made with it? Grab a coffee and listen in! **Our episode overview** (00:00:00) Coffee chat, we speak about our week and the outlook for the end of the year (00:02:50) Our recap on the first Quick Coffee episode on culture and why it matters (00:04:50) Felix’ and Pat’s past recruiting experience (00:10:30) Why paying attention to culture has an important impact on your team (00:12:10) Pat’s specific steps to start recruiting for culture (00:16:00) Specific culture interview questions you can ask and what they tell you (00:18:30) Keeping the culture vibrant and up to date as well as our wrapup and most important takeaways **Links to explore further** Great Medium post on culture: https://medium.com/@bchesky/dont-fuck-up-the-culture-597cde9ee9d4 Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about competition. Why are many startup founders and teams paying so much attention to competition? Does it really matter for their success? And if competition does not matter, what does? Grab a coffee and listen in! **Our episode overview** (00:00:00) Coffee chat, we speak about our week and give shoutouts to Quick Coffee fans (00:02:30) Opening it up with Pat’s take on competition (00:05:00) Where does the focus on competition come from? (00:09:22) Exploring the problems with paying attention to competition (00:14:55) What founders and team should actually focus on (00:19:30) Applying market knowledge to actually be successful in your own product (00:21:31) How new technology can become a serious competitor **Links to explore further** Iguana Coffee by Caronlina: https://www.iguana-coffee.com Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about the topic of the week: Amie. After announcing their $7M fundraise on Monday, the startup ecosystem has been talking about the small company that started in Berlin and their ambitious goal of redefining your calendar experience. What are they doing differently? Do we believe in their product and vision? And what is ahead for them? Grab a coffee and listen in! **Our episode overview** (00:00:00) Coffee chat, we speak about our week, Felix’ travel to London and Pat’s trip to Berlin (00:03:30) The Amie background story (00:05:30) Dennis’ (Amie’s founder) doing his early product research and validation as a solo founder (00:07:30) Hype, product, brand and team: What is Amie doing differently? (00:19:45) Why do we believe in Amie? Is Amie really different and better? (00:22:50) The future of Amie as we see it today **Links to explore further** Amie website: https://amie.so Amie funding announcement: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7002927662285365248/ TechCrunch article on Amie: https://guce.techcrunch.com/copyConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_ddf20b5f-1de0-4e9c-bb73-03ae57c3877c&lang=en-US Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about building and maintaining relationships with people. There are so many things that have become possible for us just because of great relationships with people. So what does it mean to be great with people? Are there tools that can help with it? And what are specific steps someone could take to start creating deeper, more meaningful relationships? Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview: (00:00:00) Coffee Chat, we speak about our week and what’s been going on. (00:05:00) Where opportunities really come from (00:06:25) Storytime - What have great relationships enabled for us? (00:10:50) Attracting people to support you (00:14:58) What does it mean to build great relationships? (00:18:45) Would we use a tool for relationship management? (00:19:28) Taking specific steps to build and maintain for relationship building Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about 5 astounding principles of product design. We are starting this conversation with defining what product design means and ask: What makes for a great product design? What are 5 principles that everyone can apply when exploring whether a product is well designed? And what can we learn from these design principles about product design overall? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about time and calendar management. Following up on our first two health episodes, we are exploring how a healthy lifestyle as well as success in professional and personal life all fit into a single day. What are powerful principles we can apply to manage our time? What good and bad experiences have Felix and Pat made in the past? And how are they managing their calendar today? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about branding. Similar to our very first episode, we start by defining what branding really means to us. Which companies have a great brand and why? How are great brands being built and maintained? What makes a brand deteriorate? And how can a brand be built effectively if you are starting something new? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are continung to talk about health in the startup world. We are diving into Pat’s health journey, his health struggles and how he came to develop the “Thinking like an athelete” mentality for himself. What does it mean? And how does one combine high level exercise, sport goals and health with demanding startup jobs? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about startups and health. After an opening with a personal story from Felix, we ask a couple of questions that we find important: Why are health challenges so present in the startup world? Why do so few people talk about it? How does stress contribute to physical and mental health? And what specifically can we learn from challenging health experiences? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about fundraising. Looking at the startup world, large fundraises are celebrated constantly, but do they really mean a company is succssful? What does it mean to raise capital for the team and founders? And if fundraising it not success, what is? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about the top 3 questions to ask before joining a startup. Many see an interview process to be about the company asking the candidate questions, but we believe it should also be the other way around! Which questions should one be asking and why? What are great answers and where do we see red flags? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are coming back to culture. Remote work has become so widespread, but can great culture be built remotely? How does the culture definition from episode 1 fit into a remote setting? And what does building trust have to do with building culture remotely? Is there a recipe for success when it comes to remote culture? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

This week we are bringing stories into Quick Coffee! How do you make things happen that you envision for yourself, whether it is a new job, finding an investor or getting connected to someone you don’t know? How do you broaden your network of people? How do you create new opportunities and influence where your life is going? And what believe is behind the opportunities that Felix and Pat have created over the last few years? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

What is great management? How do you become an outstanding manager? Does it apply to both project and people management? And how specifically do you know if you are managing people or a project well? In today’s Quick Coffee, we are talking about the 5 fundamental principles that make a great manager. Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Why should every team member care about the product their startup or company is building? And how do you ensure early on that you are building the right product? In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are exploring the early days of building successful products. What is the process from idea to product? How can you successfully test early prototypes? And what is the relationship between product research and product vision? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

This week we are grabbing a Quick Coffee to talk about building a superstar team. This episodes builds directly on episode 1, in which we spoke about culture. Building a great culture is driven by the people you hire. How do you make sure to hire superstars that contribute positively to your culture? Grab a coffee and listen in! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are exploring team and company culture. Why is culture important? Why is it so hard to build? And what can we learn from both amazing and toxic cultures? Grab a cup of coffee and join us! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Welcome to Quick Coffee, the 25 minute podcast by Patrick Haede and Felix Haas. Every week on Thursday Pat and Felix speak about one insightful topic from the startup world, their personal company-building experiences or they invite one unique guest to the show! At the age of 28, Patrick has been in the startup world for 10 years, co-founded Mapify which got acquired by HomeToGo and afterwards built the Product organisation at Gorillas. Today, he advises early stage companies and is building a new software-as-a-service company. Felix led design at Mapify, created the early product designs for Gorillas, Arive, Yababa and is the Designer in Residence at Creandum, one of Europe’s most impactful venture capital funds. He is also currently building Blossom, a Berlin and London-based product design studio. Together, Pat and Felix invest in product and design focused early stage companies and invite the founders as special guests to the show. We are excited to welcome you to Quick Coffee and look forward to hearing from you at https://quickcoffee.vc or on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC. Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj