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Jake Knapp
Innovation
Strategic Decision Making
Business Strategy
Transform the way you work with Jake Knapp, speaker, startup investor, and author of Sprint and Make Time. Gain practical tools and techniques to achieve radical change in the workplace.
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Author
Jake Knapp is a New York Times bestselling author known for his book "Sprint," which outlines a unique five-day process for solving complex business problems and testing new ideas. Knapp, a designer and co-founder of Character, has a rich background in product development, having worked on projects like Microsoft Encarta and Gmail. He is also credited with co-founding Google Meet and inventing the Design Sprint methodology. Knapp's expertise extends to coaching teams on product strategy and time management, with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from Miro and Slack to NASA and IDEO
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Join Jake Knapp, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking Design Sprint methodology and author of "Sprint," as he delves into his distinctive five-day process for effectively tackling complex challenges and driving innovation. With a track record of impactful projects ranging from Gmail to Google Meet, Knapp shares invaluable insights on product development and strategic time management.
Jake introduces the Design Sprint, a method he invented while working at Google that is now adopted by innovative organizations around the world including LEGO, Harvard, MIT, Airbnb, and pretty much every major tech company.
Jake brings a wealth of experience from his work on groundbreaking projects like Gmail and Google Meet, offering unparalleled insights into product development and innovation. His invention of the Design Sprint methodology provides a proven framework for solving complex problems quickly and efficiently. Booking Jake as a speaker will equip your team with the tools and strategies needed to accelerate product innovation and achieve remarkable business outcomes.
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Jake Knapp walks audiences through the Design Sprint, a structured five-day methodology he developed at Google for solving complex business problems, using real-world examples from organisations such as LEGO, Airbnb, and NASA to illustrate each stage of the process.
Jake Knapp specialises in the Design Sprint methodology, product development strategy, and innovation processes for solving complex business challenges. He is the inventor of the Design Sprint and a New York Times bestselling author of Sprint, having co-founded Google Meet and worked on products including Gmail and Microsoft Encarta.
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