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Patterns which, if founders were better prepared, would significantly increase their chances of securing investment.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/72609451-23ff-40d3-a959-2b2591742a14/","alt":"Crafting the Perfect Pitch Deck (from a VCs Point of View) | by Andy Budd | The Design VC | Medium","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/4d6d6e9e-6281-4541-9583-010da457825f","created_at":"2025-04-21T12:22:50.835Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"851fee1e-27ac-426a-975f-7a0b0352868a","position":3,"title":"The Slow But Inevitable Demise of UX Design","url":"https://medium.com/the-design-coach/the-slow-but-inevitable-demise-of-ux-design-andy-budd-a0f67de103b0","note":"When I started Clearleft in 2005, we were arguably the first UX agency in the UK. Sure there were folks practicing various elements of User Centered Design; there were dedicated research agencies, dedicated IA agencies, tons of visual design agencies and even folks partnering on CX. 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One path takes you back to your craftsperson roots, while the other leads you to uncharted territory.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/8b0cbb0e-95ee-449d-a4d2-2c5a5fb8a7a8/","alt":"Being a Player Coach: Is it the best or the worst of both worlds?","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/41aacbb5-cf08-4389-98e8-c5fa47421151","created_at":"2025-04-21T12:26:08.036Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"7d64f34d-6235-492b-8054-c316c11ff7b6","position":5,"title":"My Top 10 Practical Startup Books Every Growth-Obsessed Founder Should Read","url":"https://medium.com/the-design-vc/the-10-practical-startup-books-every-growth-obsessed-founder-should-read-a67eb0270577","note":"A must-read for startup founders, this article reveals the top 10 practical books to help you overcome challenges and propel your business growth.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/1ad7e61a-8af8-4264-a014-16508d8b0722/-/crop/933x933/234,0/-/preview/","alt":"My Top 10 Practical Startup Books Every Growth-Obsessed Founder Should Read","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/7d64f34d-6235-492b-8054-c316c11ff7b6","created_at":"2025-04-21T12:26:33.992Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"3e8bec5f-ace8-49fe-8cfc-114d3aa11ef2","position":6,"title":"Why You Should Keep a Brag Document","url":"https://medium.com/the-design-coach/why-you-should-keep-a-brag-document-dbcfcc15e671","note":"As the year concludes, take time for self-reflection and celebrate your design accomplishments. 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