https://simplecast.com Seaworthy Seaworthy is a podcast about building successful software. We provide actionable advice around product validation, execution, and promotion. Hosted by Andrew Verboncouer. Copyright Headway en Fri, 5 Mar 2021 22:28:43 +0000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 01:18:52 +0000 https://www.headway.io/podcasts/seaworthy Seaworthy https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96f7ddca-ab7d-40d2-8550-e4b18e16657a/bda15ec6-ded2-47a7-aae3-01e0f2d4ad2f/3000x3000/seaworthy_new_cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.headway.io/podcasts/seaworthy episodic Seaworthy is a podcast about building successful software. We provide actionable advice around product validation, execution, and promotion. Hosted by Andrew Verboncouer. Headway, Andrew Verbconcouer false https://feeds.simplecast.com/IPCc4y5j software, seaworthy, saas, app development, founders, design leadership, innovation, andrew verboncouer, startups, product strategy, headway, app design, product management, tech Headway andrew@headway.io 5ad1df2b-ae7c-4fed-8f2c-19cad28b18f6 Welcome to Seaworthy - A Podcast About Building Successful Software If you're a founder, entrepreneur, designer, developer, or just love innovation, we're here to teach you the best ways to build a business designed to succeed. When you listen to the Seaworthy podcast, you get access to exclusive interviews with startup founders and design leaders from companies like Dribbble, Carbon Health, Facebook, Airbnb, Abstract, and more.

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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

]]> Fri, 5 Mar 2021 22:28:43 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer) https://www.headway.io/podcasts/seaworthy If you're a founder, entrepreneur, designer, developer, or just love innovation, we're here to teach you the best ways to build a business designed to succeed. When you listen to the Seaworthy podcast, you get access to exclusive interviews with startup founders and design leaders from companies like Dribbble, Carbon Health, Facebook, Airbnb, Abstract, and more.

Connect with Andrew on Twitter

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

]]> Welcome to Seaworthy - A Podcast About Building Successful Software Andrew Verbconcouer 00:01:12 If you're a founder, entrepreneur, designer, developer, or just love innovation, we're here to teach you the best ways to build a business designed to succeed. When you listen to the Seaworthy podcast, you get access to exclusive interviews with startup founders and design leaders from companies like Dribbble, Carbon Health, Facebook, Airbnb, Abstract, and more. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, designer, developer, or just love innovation, we're here to teach you the best ways to build a business designed to succeed. When you listen to the Seaworthy podcast, you get access to exclusive interviews with startup founders and design leaders from companies like Dribbble, Carbon Health, Facebook, Airbnb, Abstract, and more. seaworthy, design, entrepreneurship, tech, innovation, founders, software, headway, startups false trailer 9a32ec10-bace-4164-a340-fb6b53ea26d2 20: Healthcare Innovation During COVID-19 (ft. Michael Seidel, Advocate Aurora Health) Andrew talks with Michael Seidel, Design Strategy Manager at Advocate Aurora Health, about designing a system of care and the accelerated innovation of telehealth. They discuss using evidence-backed research to create products and creating holistic experiences for patients across various platforms.

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

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:48:13 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Michael Seidel, Andrew Verboncouer) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/healthcare-innovation-during-covid-19 Andrew talks with Michael Seidel, Design Strategy Manager at Advocate Aurora Health, about designing a system of care and the accelerated innovation of telehealth. They discuss using evidence-backed research to create products and creating holistic experiences for patients across various platforms.

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

]]> 20: Healthcare Innovation During COVID-19 (ft. Michael Seidel, Advocate Aurora Health) Michael Seidel, Andrew Verboncouer 00:45:57 Andrew talks with Michael Seidel, Design Strategy Manager at Advocate Aurora Health, about designing a system of care and the accelerated innovation of telehealth. They discuss using evidence-backed research to create products and creating holistic experiences for patients across various platforms. Andrew talks with Michael Seidel, Design Strategy Manager at Advocate Aurora Health, about designing a system of care and the accelerated innovation of telehealth. They discuss using evidence-backed research to create products and creating holistic experiences for patients across various platforms. healthtech, product innovation, design systems, telehealth, healthcare, design strategy false full 20 ABZBIC18-10DX6R 19: Starting Up Solo (ft. Pete Bernardo, Punchlist) When you're a one-person crew, how do you prioritize tasks to make the most impact? How do you keep your head up in a sea of to-dos? Andrew talks with Pete Bernardo, Founder of Punchlist, about starting a company from the ground up on your own.

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

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:00:02 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Pete Bernardo) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/starting-up-solo-ft-pete-bernardo-punchlist When you're a one-person crew, how do you prioritize tasks to make the most impact? How do you keep your head up in a sea of to-dos? Andrew talks with Pete Bernardo, Founder of Punchlist, about starting a company from the ground up on your own.

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

]]> 19: Starting Up Solo (ft. Pete Bernardo, Punchlist) Andrew Verbconcouer, Pete Bernardo 00:46:02 When you're a one-person crew, how do you prioritize tasks to make the most impact? How do you keep your head up in a sea of to-dos? Andrew talks with Pete Bernardo, Founder of Punchlist, about starting a company from the ground up on your own. When you're a one-person crew, how do you prioritize tasks to make the most impact? How do you keep your head up in a sea of to-dos? Andrew talks with Pete Bernardo, Founder of Punchlist, about starting a company from the ground up on your own. false full C57QF8C1-DRT3XR 18: Startup Sales: Selling on the Problem You Solve (ft. Scott Sambucci, SalesQualia) Andrew talks with Scott Sambucci, CEO and Founder of SalesQualia, on how to leverage the sales process for your startup. Scott demystifies the selling, reminding entrepreneurs to stop focusing on the product - but instead, focus on the problem and the solutions their product offers.

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

]]> Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:02 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Scott Sambucci, Andrew Verbconcouer) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/startup-sales-selling-on-the-problem-you-solve-ft-scott-sambucci-salesqualia Andrew talks with Scott Sambucci, CEO and Founder of SalesQualia, on how to leverage the sales process for your startup. Scott demystifies the selling, reminding entrepreneurs to stop focusing on the product - but instead, focus on the problem and the solutions their product offers.

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

]]> 18: Startup Sales: Selling on the Problem You Solve (ft. Scott Sambucci, SalesQualia) Scott Sambucci, Andrew Verbconcouer 00:49:46 Andrew talks with Scott Sambucci, CEO and Founder of SalesQualia, on how to leverage the sales process for your startup. Scott demystifies the selling, reminding entrepreneurs to stop focusing on the product - but instead, focus on the problem and the solutions their product offers. Andrew talks with Scott Sambucci, CEO and Founder of SalesQualia, on how to leverage the sales process for your startup. Scott demystifies the selling, reminding entrepreneurs to stop focusing on the product - but instead, focus on the problem and the solutions their product offers. false full 4YQU02AB-FHNZ5MI 17: Empowering Commerce Through Cryptocurrencies (ft. Justin Seidl, Sequoir) Andrew talks with Justin Seidl of Sequoir (formerly Vertbase), about starting, scaling, and launching a crypto-startup. Justin gives a look behind his streamlined process for transferring digital assets and also discusses why the company donates a percentage of the fees back into the development of the asset through its charitable foundation.

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

]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 03:00:04 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Justin Seidl) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/empowering-commerce-through-cryptocurrencies-ft-justin-seidl-sequoir Andrew talks with Justin Seidl of Sequoir (formerly Vertbase), about starting, scaling, and launching a crypto-startup. Justin gives a look behind his streamlined process for transferring digital assets and also discusses why the company donates a percentage of the fees back into the development of the asset through its charitable foundation.

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

]]> 17: Empowering Commerce Through Cryptocurrencies (ft. Justin Seidl, Sequoir) Andrew Verbconcouer, Justin Seidl 00:40:22 Andrew talks with Justin Seidl of Sequoir (formerly Vertbase), about starting, scaling, and launching a crypto-startup. Justin gives a look behind his streamlined process for transferring digital assets and also discusses why the company donates a percentage of the fees back into the development of the asset through its charitable foundation. Andrew talks with Justin Seidl of Sequoir (formerly Vertbase), about starting, scaling, and launching a crypto-startup. Justin gives a look behind his streamlined process for transferring digital assets and also discusses why the company donates a percentage of the fees back into the development of the asset through its charitable foundation. false full C36QN4DK-3IVN29 16: Scaling Remote Work (ft, Zack Onisko, Dribbble) In this episode, Andrew interviews Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribble. They discuss scaling teams and products as well as the benefits of hiring remote talent. As your business grows, how do you approach maintaining culture while building effective remote teams at the same time?

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

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:25:18 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Zack Onisko) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/scaling-remote-work-ft-zack-onisko-dribbble In this episode, Andrew interviews Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribble. They discuss scaling teams and products as well as the benefits of hiring remote talent. As your business grows, how do you approach maintaining culture while building effective remote teams at the same time?

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

]]> 16: Scaling Remote Work (ft, Zack Onisko, Dribbble) Andrew Verbconcouer, Zack Onisko 00:49:30 In this episode, Andrew interviews Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribble. They discuss scaling teams and products as well as the benefits of hiring remote talent. As your business grows, how do you approach maintaining culture while building effective remote teams at the same time? In this episode, Andrew interviews Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribble. They discuss scaling teams and products as well as the benefits of hiring remote talent. As your business grows, how do you approach maintaining culture while building effective remote teams at the same time? false full HCT2HPX3-4Y4X6R 15: Collaborative Design for Startups (ft. Kerem Suer, Carbon Health) In this episode, Andrew interviews Kerem Suer, VP of Design at Carbon Health. They talk about Kerem’s journey into design, and discuss how designers can work more collaboratively and holistically with the entire product team to push businesses further.

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

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:50:58 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Kerem Suer, Andrew Verbconcouer) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/collaborative-design-for-startups-ft-kerem-suer-carbon-health In this episode, Andrew interviews Kerem Suer, VP of Design at Carbon Health. They talk about Kerem’s journey into design, and discuss how designers can work more collaboratively and holistically with the entire product team to push businesses further.

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

]]> 15: Collaborative Design for Startups (ft. Kerem Suer, Carbon Health) Kerem Suer, Andrew Verbconcouer 01:00:01 In this episode, Andrew interviews Kerem Suer, VP of Design at Carbon Health. They talk about Kerem’s journey into design, and discuss how designers can work more collaboratively and holistically with the entire product team to push businesses further. In this episode, Andrew interviews Kerem Suer, VP of Design at Carbon Health. They talk about Kerem’s journey into design, and discuss how designers can work more collaboratively and holistically with the entire product team to push businesses further. false full H926KVMF-D34N29 14: Making Work Better (ft. Ben Huggins, Humu) In this episode, Andrew interviews Ben Huggins, Head of Design at Humu. They talk about Ben's journey into design and dig into using timely triggers to change behavior. They also talk about building product teams around business goals.

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

]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2019 19:47:45 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Ben Huggins) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/making-work-better-ft-ben-huggins-humu In this episode, Andrew interviews Ben Huggins, Head of Design at Humu. They talk about Ben's journey into design and dig into using timely triggers to change behavior. They also talk about building product teams around business goals.

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

]]> 14: Making Work Better (ft. Ben Huggins, Humu) Andrew Verbconcouer, Ben Huggins 00:42:36 In this episode, Andrew interviews Ben Huggins, Head of Design at Humu. They talk about Ben's journey into design and dig into using timely triggers to change behavior. They also talk about building product teams around business goals. In this episode, Andrew interviews Ben Huggins, Head of Design at Humu. They talk about Ben's journey into design and dig into using timely triggers to change behavior. They also talk about building product teams around business goals. false full GKAXSPSN-E29 13: Building Businesses that Create Value (ft. Kyle Bragger, Exposure) Andrew talks with Kyle Bragger about his path into design, tech, business, and more. Kyle is co-founder and currently running Exposure with Luke Beard. You may also be familiar with some of Kyle's other projects: Forrst, Statshot, or Thinglist.

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

]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 20:16:26 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Kyle Bragger) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/building-businesses-that-create-value-ft-kyle-bragger-exposure Andrew talks with Kyle Bragger about his path into design, tech, business, and more. Kyle is co-founder and currently running Exposure with Luke Beard. You may also be familiar with some of Kyle's other projects: Forrst, Statshot, or Thinglist.

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

]]> 13: Building Businesses that Create Value (ft. Kyle Bragger, Exposure) Andrew Verbconcouer, Kyle Bragger 00:56:43 Andrew talks with Kyle Bragger about his path into design, tech, business, and more. Kyle is co-founder and currently running Exposure with Luke Beard. You may also be familiar with some of Kyle's other projects: Forrst, Statshot, or Thinglist. Andrew talks with Kyle Bragger about his path into design, tech, business, and more. Kyle is co-founder and currently running Exposure with Luke Beard. You may also be familiar with some of Kyle's other projects: Forrst, Statshot, or Thinglist. false full C5TG3XP6-12LNMI 12: Design Leadership & Team Communication (ft. Helen Tran, Shopify) In this episode, Andrew talks with Helen Tran, a Design Lead at Shopify. They talk about design leadership, what it takes to communicate well within a large product team, and using design to reach business goals.

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

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:24:49 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Helen Tran) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/design-leadership-and-team-communication-ft-helen-tran-shopify In this episode, Andrew talks with Helen Tran, a Design Lead at Shopify. They talk about design leadership, what it takes to communicate well within a large product team, and using design to reach business goals.

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

]]> 12: Design Leadership & Team Communication (ft. Helen Tran, Shopify) Andrew Verbconcouer, Helen Tran 00:52:56 In this episode, Andrew talks with Helen Tran, a Design Lead at Shopify. They talk about design leadership, what it takes to communicate well within a large product team, and using design to reach business goals. In this episode, Andrew talks with Helen Tran, a Design Lead at Shopify. They talk about design leadership, what it takes to communicate well within a large product team, and using design to reach business goals. false full 9MF7O8DH-IEE9UDI 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

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:22:28 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Kris Eul) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/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

]]> 11: Creating Delightful Customer Experiences (ft. Kris Eul, Kipsu) Andrew Verbconcouer, Kris Eul 00:46:49 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. 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. false full 2DJDX10C-JOLAYVI 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

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:59:35 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Drew Wilson) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/raising-capital-for-the-first-time-ft-drew-wilson-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

]]> 10: Raising Capital for the First Time (ft. Drew Wilson of Plasso) Andrew Verbconcouer, Drew Wilson 00:53:25 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. 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. false full 1F1PNWVN-YB0GGB9 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

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:46:38 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Joe Razza) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/democratizing-data-research-and-value-based-interviewing-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

]]> 9: Democratizing Data Research & Value-Based Interviewing (ft. Joe Razza, KnowledgeHound) Andrew Verbconcouer, Joe Razza 00:46:53 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. 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. false full 5XVOLQ0M-83NB3XR 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

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:39:01 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Jamie Wright) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/building-bots-as-a-business-ft-jamie-wright-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

]]> 8: Building Bots as a Business (BaaBs) (ft. Jamie Wright of Tatsu) Andrew Verbconcouer, Jamie Wright 00:40:06 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. 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. false full F3PWFEUO-I7LDI 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.

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]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:01:34 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Pete Bernardo, Andrew Verbconcouer) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/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

]]> 7: Segmenting Users for Better UX (ft. Pete Bernardo) Pete Bernardo, Andrew Verbconcouer 01:01:30 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. 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. false full E1KJQ4KE-3R3SOR 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

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:20:31 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Victor Yocco) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/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

]]> 6: Psychology and Behavioral Design (ft. Victor Yocco) Andrew Verbconcouer, Victor Yocco 00:49:48 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. 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. false full 7QQZT856-XKCSOR 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

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:41:46 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Chris Schmitz, Ben Bartling) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/bootstrapping-your-startup-with-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

]]> 5: Bootstrapping Your Startup (ft. Ben Bartling of Zoomshift) Chris Schmitz, Ben Bartling 00:29:26 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. 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. false full 9APZ3I0F-SA714I 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

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:16:51 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Brian Reath, Andrew Verbconcouer) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/focusing-on-customer-success 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

]]> 4: Focusing on Customer Success (ft. Brian Reath of Handshake) Brian Reath, Andrew Verbconcouer 00:50:23 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. 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. false full 6Z76FT2D-KNSIF6R 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

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:50:13 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Ben Johnson, Chris Schmitz) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/telling-tales-wrestling-whales 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

]]> 3: Telling Tales, Wrestling Whales (ft. Ben Johnson of Elegant Seagulls) Andrew Verbconcouer, Ben Johnson, Chris Schmitz 00:33:45 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. 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. false full 73043KSO-7QFR 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

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2016 19:07:26 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Chris Schmitz) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/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

]]> 2: Start With Why Andrew Verbconcouer, Chris Schmitz 00:27:23 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. 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. false full EV6RATXG-XFXBT9 1: Mitigating the Risk of Startup Ideas Andrew & Chris discuss different methods, strategies, tools and tactics you can use to start validating and mitigate the risk of pursuing your ideas.

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

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:34:11 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Chris Schmitz, Andrew Verbconcouer) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/mitigating-the-risks-of-startup-ideas Andrew & Chris discuss different methods, strategies, tools and tactics you can use to start validating and mitigate the risk of pursuing your ideas.

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: Mitigating the Risk of Startup Ideas Chris Schmitz, Andrew Verbconcouer 00:35:32 Andrew & Chris discuss different methods, strategies, tools and tactics you can use to start validating and mitigate the risk of pursuing your ideas. Andrew & Chris discuss different methods, strategies, tools and tactics you can use to start validating and mitigate the risk of pursuing your ideas. false full 8VWEXZAD-1WNRK9 0: The Intro Andrew and Chris introduce themselves, the podcast, and Headway. 

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

]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2016 14:19:01 +0000 andrew@headway.io (Andrew Verbconcouer, Chris Schmitz) https://www.headway.io/seaworthy/the-intro Andrew and Chris introduce themselves, the podcast, and Headway. 

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

]]> 0: The Intro Andrew Verbconcouer, Chris Schmitz 00:11:14 false full 21