Seaworthy

Seaworthy

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Seaworthy episodes

  • 11: Creating Delightful Customer Experiences (ft. Kris Eul, Kipsu)

    In this episode, Andrew interviews Kris Eul, Director of Customer Partnerships at Kipsu. They talk about focusing on outcomes, meeting customers at the lowest point of friction, and creating delightful experiences.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    47 min
  • 10: Raising Capital for the First Time (ft. Drew Wilson of Plasso)

    In this episode, Andrew and Drew talk about on his background and how he got into design and development leading to shipping almost 40 of his own products into the wild. They discuss Drew's first experience raising funding and pitching to investors in Silicon Valley and Drew lends advice to entrepreneurs looking to raise funding.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    54 min
  • 9: Democratizing Data Research & Value-Based Interviewing (ft. Joe Razza, KnowledgeHound)

    In this episode, Andrew interviews Joe Razza on his background into design, and explores how they're democratizing data research and visualization at Knowledge Hound. We also talk about their new approach to hiring through value-based interviews as they look to scale their team and efforts up.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    47 min
  • 8: Building Bots as a Business (BaaBs) (ft. Jamie Wright of Tatsu)

    In this episode, Andrew interviews Jamie Wright on his history and path into technology and bots, and explores modern tools and kits that help streamline BaaBs. We also talk about his standup bot, Tatsu, and his experiences starting up a co-working space in Toledo, Ohio.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    41 min
  • 7: Segmenting Users for Better UX (ft. Pete Bernardo)

    In this episode, Andrew talks with Pete about his path into UX, using intercom for segmentation, and utilizing slack bots to add value to your team.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    1 hr 2 min
  • 6: Psychology and Behavioral Design (ft. Victor Yocco)

    In this episode, Andrew interviews Victor as they dive into the methods and benefits of using psychology and behavioral design to better serve customers. They also talk about Victor's new book about these same topics, heuristics, and more - titled Design for The Mind.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    50 min
  • 5: Bootstrapping Your Startup (ft. Ben Bartling of Zoomshift)

    In this episode, Chris interviews Ben Bartling of Zoomshift on his entrepreneurial journey and how, along with his partner Jon, they've been able to bootstrap their startup in Wisconsin.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    30 min
  • 4: Focusing on Customer Success (ft. Brian Reath of Handshake)

    In this episode, Andrew interviews Brian Reath of Handshake. They talk about how Handshake has grown by focusing on their customers' success and balancing and prioritizing attention in their three-pronged market. They also discuss his time at CCI in a more corporate environment and how that translated into his startup endeavors and success.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    51 min
  • 3: Telling Tales, Wrestling Whales (ft. Ben Johnson of Elegant Seagulls)

    In this episode, Andrew and Chris interview Ben Johnson of Elegant Seagulls. The discussion explores the value that design storytelling, empathy, and differentiating your brand (business, startup, or brand) can create. Communication, messaging, and marketing all play a huge role in user experience. They also talk about The Jack Dusty Experiment, a successful testament to Elegant Seagull's approach to experimentation and storytelling.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    34 min
  • 2: Start With Why

    We discuss why you should fall in love with the problem and dig deeper beyond user requests. We also share a couple of examples of our experiences with small requests that led to big gains. Learn more about customer problem interviews and using the 5 whys in your projects.

    Seaworthy is hosted by Andrew Verboncouer, Partner and CEO at Headway, with actionable advice on product validation, execution, and growth.

    Headway is a full-cycle product studio. We work in four areas: design systems, digital transformation, new products, and artificial intelligence. We partner with growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, mid-market teams, and enterprise innovation groups.

    More at headway.io

    28 min

About Seaworthy

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Seaworthy is a podcast about building successful software. We provide actionable advice around product validation, execution, and promotion. Hosted by Andrew Verboncouer.