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June 23, 2025 | Designer Fund

Welcome Jackie Berardo to the Designer Fund Investment Team

Welcoming Jackie Berardo to our investment team as Principal. As an investor based in New York City, Jackie will work closely with us to identify and invest in exceptional founders, support due diligence, and improve our operations.

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May 20, 2025 | Robyn Park

Four Shifts Designers Can’t Ignore in the Age of AI

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April 9, 2025 | Ben Blumenrose

A Historic Moment for Designer Founders

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March 5, 2025 | Majo Molfino, Ben Blumenrose, Steve Vassallo

Announcing the Enrique Allen Memorial Scholarship

November 13, 2024 | Designer Fund

How to Unlock Product Success Through Growth Design

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Design isn’t just about aesthetics or creating a great user experience—it’s a critical driver of product growth and revenue. Kate Syuma, former Head of Growth Design at Miro, shares how growth design principles can empower designers to bridge great user experience with business impact.

September 26, 2024 | Ben Blumenrose

Designer Fund Guide to Designing Your Fundraising Process

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We’ve compiled a set of proven tactics and resources from over a decade of investing at Designer Fund to set you up for success in your own fundraising endeavors.

September 4, 2024 | Designer Fund

Applications Open for Designer Fund Partnership

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Apply by October 4th, 2024 for Designer Fund Partnership, the best design support and investment offer of up to $1 million for early stage startups.

August 7, 2024 | Designer Fund

8 Startups Using Design to Create Climate Solutions

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Designers can meaningfully accelerate climate action by bringing their skills to the table. Meet eight climate tech companies that are using design to address the climate crisis.

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June 20, 2024 | Designer Fund

Welcoming Marissa Cui and Nina Mehta to Designer Fund

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May 16, 2024 | Designer Fund

Brand Building in the AI Era: Q&A with Jessica Rosenberg

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May 8, 2024 | Designer Fund

A Designer's Guide to Climate Tech

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March 25, 2024 | Santhi Analytis

How to Design Climate-Forward AI Companies

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March 12, 2024 | Santhi Analytis

How Sway is Turning Seaweed Into Plastic and Designing a More Sustainable Future

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January 23, 2024 | Designer Fund

The Future of 3D Design: An Interview with Bezi's Co-Founder Cecilia Uhr

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December 12, 2023 | Designer Fund

How Figma, Midjourney, Databricks, and Modyfi Harness AI with Design

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October 25, 2023 | Designer Fund

The Top 10 Talks on the Future of AI and Design From 2023

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October 3, 2023 | Designer Fund

The Comprehensive Guide to Building Your Startup Design Team

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September 6, 2023 | Ben Blumenrose

Designer Fund Guide to Building a Winning VC Pitch Deck

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August 30, 2023 | Designer Fund

How to Build a Design-Forward Company: Lessons from Northstar’s Will Peng

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August 1, 2023 | Ben Blumenrose

What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Designer Founder

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