Reading paths

Who are you?

Ten guides, one argument — but you don't need all ten to start. Pick the path written for your side of the table and read in order.

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3 guides

Founders & hiring managers

You're a founder or hiring manager evaluating the first design hire at an AI product.

Starts with — Hiring (or Becoming) a Founding Product Designer in the AI Era

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Path / 02

5 guides

Designers growing into the role

You're a designer growing into the founding role.

Starts with — The Gulfs Have Flipped: Why Evaluation Is the New Foundation of Product Design

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4 guides

Product & growth leaders

You're a product or growth leader responsible for retention.

Starts with — Attention Is Cheap. Motivation Is the Product.

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