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Welcome Jackie Berardo to the Designer Fund Investment Team

June 23, 2025 | Designer Fund

Welcome Jackie Berardo to the Designer Fund Investment Team
Four Shifts Designers Can’t Ignore in the Age of AI

May 20, 2025 | Robyn Park

Four Shifts Designers Can’t Ignore in the Age of AI
A Historic Moment for Designer Founders

April 9, 2025 | Ben Blumenrose

A Historic Moment for Designer Founders

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Designer Fund Guide to Designing Your Fundraising Process

Fundraising

Designer Fund Guide to Designing Your Fundraising Process
How to Build a Design-Forward Company: Lessons from Northstar’s Will Peng

For Founders

How to Build a Design-Forward Company: Lessons from Northstar’s Will Peng

We sat down with Will to get some of his advice around building a design-forward company, starting with his first product iteration to now. What do designer-founders need to know—and what can founders from non-design backgrounds learn to help them gain a competitive advantage?
The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Startup Design Team

Hiring and Managing Designers

The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Startup Design Team

Drawing from our deeply knowledgable network and some of our own experiences, we’ve put together a list of advice, proven tips, and resources you can use to build your first design team.