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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Does the thought of sharing your rough designs horrify you? Do you lock yourself away until you're satisfied with your work?

Does this mean you're working tonnes of hours and, finding yourself defensive in design presentations?

If so, you're not alone, but you need a different tack.

Listen in for my top tips for getting unstuck and working faster including how to own design critiques, listening more and how good it can feel to share little and often.
A 'rookie' mistake by new UX designers is to think you can come up with a perfect solution alone. If critiques are hostile or overwhelming or you're feeling like you're the slowest designer on earth, this episode might just help you.

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New to UX and terrified of the design crit?

Let's UX

published 4 years ago

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Does the thought of sharing your rough designs horrify you? Do you lock yourself away until you're satisfied with your work?

Does this mean you're working tonnes of hours and, finding yourself defensive in design presentations?

If so, you're not alone, but you need a different tack.

11 episodes

#Tech #Liz Parham

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How to get your first UX design job interview 8:41

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Competition for junior UX product design roles is fierce! Even internships attract talented, skilled and qualified people. Make sure your product design portfolio is securing you a place in the first round of interviews. I have seen dozens of applications in the last couple of years. Attaching a static mock-up with a CV is not enough to pass initial screening. I share here the essentials to include in your application and what things help filter out the maybes from the discard pile. I hope this helps you see your application from the perspective of the hiring team and gives you some ideas about what to revisit or polish. Best of luck!…

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New to UX and terrified of the design crit? 7:40

4 years ago7:40

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Does the thought of sharing your rough designs horrify you? Do you lock yourself away until you're satisfied with your work? Does this mean you're working tonnes of hours and, finding yourself defensive in design presentations? If so, you're not alone, but you need a different tack. Listen in for my top tips for getting unstuck and working faster including how to own design critiques, listening more and how good it can feel to share little and often. A 'rookie' mistake by new UX designers is to think you can come up with a perfect solution alone. If critiques are hostile or overwhelming or you're feeling like you're the slowest designer on earth, this episode might just help you.…

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Got an idea for a mobile app? Here's how to sketch out a design for an app 5:24

4 years ago5:24

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Totally overwhelmed and lost as to how to get the idea in your head into a set of sketches that make sense? Here's my approach to wireframing a mobile app.

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On wireframing a web app 1:52

4 years ago1:52

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Coming soon, my approach to wireframing a mobile app. I see a lot of people jumping into solutions with different UI components and trying to bend the components to be the solution. Don't get stuck on the components and UI controls, get the bigger story straight first.

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What UX and product books should I read? 3:08

4 years ago3:08

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I set out to share 3 titles that I recommend for improving your user experience (UX), a classic one sneaked in there first. Listen to find out which 4 I recommend and why. What book should I read or listen to next? Do you have a recommendation from your part of the world?

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Why does my website look a mess? 3 areas to target for better UX for beginners 5:48

4 years ago5:48

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If you're new to UX practices but have been building a website for some time, you might need to hear what to do for greater impact and better UX. Are you getting the point across, or is it generally too wordy? Could you cut the word count by half? Have you thought about what branding means beyond the logo? Is it consistent across all touch points? Did the visual design evolve from a mix of templates or was it designed? Simplify Marie Kondo style and clear out the clutter. Let me know what you're struggling with or what you would like to hear about.…

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10 causes of user frustration 17:02

4 years ago17:02

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When we have the chance to hear feedback or observe customers using our websites or apps, we might just hear a lot of grumbling. Making sense of the complaints, getting to the real issue of what the problem is and why people feel the way they do, takes a little more understanding. Usability heuristic evaluations were once an essential of any UX project, and they still can be useful. These are guiding principles as to the usability of an interface. When we can analyse problems within a framework, it is easier to see what the problem is, where strengths and weaknesses are to communicate and collaborate around the problem. In the year 2000+, dozens of them circulated. Here I talk through a set of ten that have survived the last 25+ years! Jakob Nielsen and Rolf Mochlich compiled a set of heuristics often referenced in 1990. Nielsen revised them in 1994. According to a more recent update, 10 of these principles still hold strong: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/ This is a look at Jakob NIelsen's 10 usability heuristics.…

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A brief intro to user journey mapping 10:18

4 years ago10:18

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What is user journey mapping and where to start. This is an intro for teams or businesses wondering where or why they would do a user journey map.

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Why the humble menu is important to UX 11:06

4 years ago11:06

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A 10-minute intro into the UX of website and app menus. How to label and organise the categories of your menu. Card sorting in a nutshell; a technique that involves your users so that the menu is easy for your customers to use.

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A simple way to start user research 18:54

5 years ago18:54