In this episode, Nathan welcomes Jason VanLue, VP of Product at Virtuous, to explore the intersection of design thinking, branding, and AI. Starting the conversation, Jason shares his unique journey into product development and storytelling. The duo dives into the importance of design principles, the art of vibe coding, and why the human touch matters more than ever in an AI-driven world. 

Moreover, Jason previews his latest work, "The Three Pipe Problems," inspired by Sherlock Holmes and designed to solve complex challenges with empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking. Additionally, Nathan and Jason explore the evolving role of storytelling in the nonprofit sector, the critical skills required for the future workforce, and the potential of AI as a tool rather than a replacement. 

HIGHLIGHTS

[05:15] Jason's Journey   

[11:09] Jason's Book "Branding Matters" and Its Impact  

[22:18] The Concept of the "Three Pipe Problems" 

[28:34] The Role of AI in Problem Solving  

[37:32] Vibe Coding and Its Implications 

[41:42] Future of Work and Hiring Practices  

REOSOURCES:

Connect with Jason: 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonvanlue 

Website: jasonvanlue.com 

Website: virtuous.org 

Mentioned in the episode:  

Zag: The Number One Strategy of High-Performance Brands: amazon.com/Zag-Number-Strategy-High-Performance-Brands 

Branding Matters: amazon.com/Branding-Matters-Jason-VanLue 

Three Pipe Problems: jasonvanlue.com/book 

Connect with Nathan and Scott:

LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠