"We want to make the role of the Chief Design Officer as commonplace as the CTO and CFO. We believe design has an essential role in the success of businesses," said @design_exec founder and CEO @gordoncching at Fortune #BrainstormDesign. trib.al/CX9SuLO

Thinking back on a pioneer who challenged conventions, a visionary who changed the world, a mentor, and a friend. We miss you, Steve.

I'm really glad when my team at Spotify proves me wrong, like they did with "Discover Weekly." People often think founders have everything planned out from the start, but that's at least not true for me. A lot of times, I rely on feedback from our team, customers, and partners. And I change my mind often. My job is a bit of that of a curator or producer - I’m putting together pieces of a puzzle. When the team first pitched me "Discover Weekly," I wasn't sure about it. I didn't really get why it was special. But the team kept building on it and more and more people internally got excited. When we launched it, I was surprised. Turns out, our users really loved it, and today it's one of the top features on Spotify. One of the most underrated skills we have in our society is listening. So I’m sending this tweet out in the world as a reminder to myself to work on becoming an ever better listener.

I’ve been going through a massive growth journey these past months and it’s hard to fully summarize just how much growth I had to endure to do what I do now. Shifting from a decade+ of corporate work to entrepreneurship has demanded my whole self to arrive. 🌱

September is going to be an extraordinary month for @design_exec — I have never felt more confident and clear about our mission, strategy, and team put in place. It truly feels like a collective of spirited contributors passionate about shaping the future design leadership.

Say hello on Threads! Excited to see if this sticks so we can commit to a place for continued discussions. threads.net/@gordonching

Carving your own path, entrepreneurship, or any kind of pioneership requires a high tolerance for aloneness. What makes you distinct isn’t always what makes you popular—at least not in the beginning. Because the convention you challenge is what others relies on for stability.

one of the easiest policy wins i can imagine for the US is to reform high-skill immigration. the fact that many of the most talented people in the world want to be here is a hard-won gift; embracing them is the key to keeping it that way. hard to get this back if we lose it.

Airbnb CEO @bchesky said a lot of things that were worth further thought and discussion during his fireside chat with @zoink at this year’s @Figma Config. Here are the things he said that stood out most to me 👇

Love is a powerful design principle. Especially when you apply it to your own life’s design—you create more space for things that create beauty, purpose, and joy in all facets of your daily experience.

I can’t stop thinking about how @bchesky is the only designer CEO in the Fortune 500. I do not know of any succession stories where designers are considered, nor do I ever hear designers wanting to be the CEO. A huge opportunity sits right here.

Design transformation is company transformation. Company transformation is societal transformation.

A talk to remember. My eyes watered by the end while sitting in the audience. All my peers felt the same and couldn’t help but appreciate the heart @iamharaldur brings to the world.

Wow! #Config2023 is over but clearly the conversations aren’t. Never thought I’d see a designer takeover of the YB gardens

Are there designer founders at #config2023 that would like to connect? Looking for new peers going through entrepreneurship and all the joys and challenges associated with it.

Let’s go #Config2023!

It’s been quite the journey shifting from design operator to founder of @design_exec — you have to learn completely new skills and frameworks to succeed. Nice to have met other execs & founders tonight, thanks @figma for a nice start to #config23

Landing back in SF just in time for #Config2023, alongside seeing Air Force One for the first time!

My mom is the real graduate. Earning my @SCADdotedu master’s degree felt like a testament to her unwavering ability to empower and support me to do things I didn’t think possible. She was so excited when she got the chance to wear the graduate regalia. I feel so lucky and loved.