Nick McEvily reflects on his journey as a product designer and entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs, balancing data with intuition, and the intersection of design and leadership.
He discusses lessons from the startup ecosystem, the value of collaboration, and the evolving venture capital landscape. Nick also introduces his latest venture in the water industry, aiming to address water security in Mexico while prioritizing customer value and societal impact over profit.
Chapters
00:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
08:46 Learning from the Startup Ecosystem
18:14 Collaboration Over Competition
25:57 The Future of Venture Capital and Impact
33:06 Finding Product-Market Fit
39:45 The Balancing Act of Leadership
50:03 Launching a Unique Water Brand
Follow Nick on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmcevily/
Checkout Further Faster Ventures here:
https://www.furtherfaster.design/
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