Head of AI Accelerator @TheHouseVC. Former Co-Founder @Punchd (Acq. $GOOG).
Berkeley, CA
Joined January 2009
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Xander Pollock retweeted
After 16 years and 10 months -- I'm finally writing my first...X? Also, will start writing more regularly.
My first post is, ironically, on why I'm posting. qy.co/new
Xander Pollock retweeted
Super excited to launch Nerve today, the AI Chief of Staff that connects to all your work apps so you never have to do any BS work again
Enterprise ready with SOC 2 compliance and SSO support. Sign up for free at usenerve.com
On the story of campfire with the amazingly humble @brian_lovin, @benblumenrose reminded us we have to “Build something (5 or more) people want” 😂
Xander Pollock retweeted
Designers: "My design process is messy AF, and my files are a dumpster fire of unnamed layers and ideas that went nowhere."
Design interviewers: "Show me the step-by-step scientific method you used to make the company more money. Tell it to me like a TED talk. Also, metrics."
Xander Pollock retweeted
✍️ New post: How to give a great product design portfolio presentation
• Explain problem discovery and prioritization process
• Share specific stories about navigating tradeoffs
• Show iterations and outcomes
+ a few more best practices
brianlovin.com/writing/how-t…
Xander Pollock retweeted
Can we deliver a great website just using @NotionHQ?
@timjeffries and I think yes. We spent the past two months buddying up to prototype, design and create a website entirely in Notion.
🧵 A thread from a designer's POV:
Xander Pollock retweeted
For those who are interested in research-based solutions to stop police violence, here’s what you need to know - based on the facts and data. A thread. (1/x)
Join me in the first batch!
New online course from me and @jazer. If you want to focus your attention on a new project in 2020, take a look—maybe this can help!
Xander Pollock retweeted
1. If you're a designer and you want more power, there's really only a few ways to get it. You either need to change your role or your reputation.
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Fruit Jesus is a reminder that some things weren't meant to be automated.
Xander Pollock retweeted
"In the future, the most successful companies won’t require their employees to be constantly connected; they'll prioritize asynchronous communication to create space for deep work; and they'll allow employees to fully disconnect and recharge."
—@amix3k
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Xander Pollock retweeted
just finished work on a 90 page guide going to refugee families, designed entirely in Google Slides, made to be printed from old PCs, often in black&white, bound with whatever-the-hell they have on hand, and editable in the field in 3 languages. Feels like a better way to design
