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Quick Coffee
by Patrick Haede und Felix Haas
Welcome to Quick Coffee, the 25 minute podcast by Patrick Haede and Felix Haas. Every week on Thursday Pat and Felix speak about one insightful topic from the startup world, their personal company-building experiences or they invite one unique guest to the show!At the age of 28, Patrick has been in the startup world for 10 years, co-founded Mapify which got acquired by HomeToGo and afterwards built the Product organisation at Gorillas. Today, he advises early stage companies and is building a new software-as-a-service company.Felix led design at Mapify, created the early product designs for Gorillas, Arive, Yababa and is the Designer in Residence at Creandum, one of Europe’s most impactful venture capital funds. He is also currently building Blossom, a Berlin and London-based product design studio.Together, Pat and Felix invest in product and design focused early stage companies and invite the founders as special guests to the show.We are excited to welcome you to Quick Coffee and
Episodes
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QC#93: Websites and Design in a World of Agents
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Pat and Felix are exploring the future of AI, design, and user interfaces. This episode delves into how agents, visualization, and automation are transforming the way we create and interact with technology. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00)...
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QC#92 VIDEO: The Design Story behind Lovable - Quick Coffee with Nad Chishtie
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick chat with Nad about his journey to Lovable, the vision behind the product, and the evolution of its design. They discuss the challenges of early product development, the importance of user experience, and the balance between latency and delivering...
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QC#92: The Design Story behind Lovable - Quick Coffee with Nad Chishtie.
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick chat with Nad about his journey to Lovable, the vision behind the product, and the evolution of its design. They discuss the challenges of early product development, the importance of user experience, and the balance between latency and delivering...
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QC#91: Brand vs. Product: What matters more?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat discuss the evolution of branding in the age of AI, emphasizing its growing importance over product development. They reflect on their journey with the podcast, critique the new Stripe logo, and explore how companies can differentiate themselves in a...
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QC#91 VIDEO: Brand vs. Product: What matters more?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat discuss the evolution of branding in the age of AI, emphasizing its growing importance over product development. They reflect on their journey with the podcast, critique the new Stripe logo, and explore how companies can differentiate themselves in a...
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QC#90 VIDEO: Building Chat and Voice Interfaces at Lovable & Superscale
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat reconnect after a brief hiatus, discussing personal updates, the challenges of balancing work and family life, before diving into the evolution of voice and chat interfaces in product design. They explore the importance of user experience, the…
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QC#90: Building Chat and Voice Interfaces at Lovable & Superscale
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat reconnect after a brief hiatus, discussing personal updates, the challenges of balancing work and family life, before diving into the evolution of voice and chat interfaces in product design. They explore the importance of user experience, the…
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QC#89: The rise of founder-led distribution
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat explore one of the most critical shifts happening in the startup ecosystem: founders must now become creators. They discuss how AI has made product building radically easier, but also why that’s no longer enough. With attention harder to earn than ever,...
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QC#88 Superscale raises $5M and launches
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick unpack the story behind SuperScale—why it was built, how AI is reshaping marketing, and what it means for founders creating digital products. They touch on product inspiration, the shift to AI-powered creative workflows, and how authenticity still...
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QC#87: Evolution of Interface Design
In this week's Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick dive into Apple's controversial new "liquid glass" design system that has everyone talking. They discuss why the real innovation isn't the glass effects everyone's complaining about, but the shift toward interfaces that actually adapt to how you use...
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QC#86: Top 3 learnings in building AI products
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick reflect on their personal and professional journeys over the past few years, discussing the impact of AI on their lives and the future of technology. They explore how parenting has changed their perspectives, the rapid evolution of user interfaces…
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QC#85: Will AI replace designers?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the dynamics of remote work, the innovations in AI and chat interfaces, and the importance of personalization in AI interactions. They emphasize the need for care in creative work and how AI is transforming the role of designers, shifting…
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QC#84: The story behind Superscale
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the challenges of balancing family life with entrepreneurship, the importance of public testing and user engagement, and the vision behind SuperScale. They explore the user journey, the significance of user education in marketing, and the...
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QC#83: Felix joins Lovable
In this episode of Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix discuss their significant life updates, including Felix's transition to Lovable and Patrick's new ventures. They explore the impact of AI on product development, the importance of creativity in using AI tools, and the future of collaboration in…
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Quick Coffee Break!
We are on a short break and will be back soon! Check out https://europeanbuilders.com
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QC#82: What will AI-first User Interfaces look like?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss their personal routines and the exciting developments in their respective ventures. They delve into the shift towards AI-first applications, exploring how user interfaces are evolving in response to AI advancements. The conversation…
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QC#81: The internet is being rebuilt
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick explore the transformative impact of AI on content creation, user experience, and product design. They discuss the evolution of AI technologies, the importance of personalization, and the future of app interactions, emphasizing the need for dynamic...
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QC#80: Welcome to 2025 - Our Predictions
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick reflect on the intense year of 2024 and share their outlook for 2025. They discuss the impact of AI on work, the future of product management, and the importance of health in a rapidly changing world. With predictions about the merging of roles in...
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Quick Coffee Break!
We hope all of you had an amazing Christmas time with friends and family and we are looking forward to seeing you back here on Quick Coffee in 2025! Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X:...
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QC#79: Quick Coffee x nunc. Coffee
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick sit down with Dominik Maier from nunc. Coffee to discuss an innovative approach to coffee making. Dominik shares the inspiration behind the company, the unique product offerings designed to make great coffee accessible at home, and the design...
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QC#78: How to find a job
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix discuss the importance of actively shaping one's career path, comparing the job search process to building a startup. They emphasize the need for experimentation and networking, as well as the challenges of traditional job applications. The...
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QC#77: Are your skills becoming worthless?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the evolving landscape of skills in the age of AI, emphasizing the shift from hard skills to a more generalist approach. They explore the implications of AI on product development, the importance of personal branding, and how individuals can...
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QC#76 Building a support system
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the significance of building a personal support system, emphasizing the importance of both professional and personal connections. They share insights from their experiences at conferences, the role of branding in today's digital landscape…
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QC#75: Why everyone should be a builder
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix discuss the importance of building as a means of learning and personal growth. They reflect on their journey through content creation, the shift from traditional education to real-world experiences, and the mindset required to become a builder rather...
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QC#74: Forget SCRUM, here is what really matters
In this episode of Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick delve into the evolving landscape of product management, particularly focusing on the Scrum framework and Agile methodologies. They discuss the importance of adapting processes to team dynamics, the benefits of lean startup principles, and the...
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QC#73: The US election is over - We have work to do in Europe
In this episode of Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix discuss their recent experiences and insights on product development, the impact of the recent US elections on the tech ecosystem, and the opportunities for Europe in the face of rapid technological advancements. They emphasize the importance of...
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QC#72: How do Felix and Pat organize their lives?
In this episode of Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the importance of organization in life, sharing personal experiences and insights on how they structure their lives. They explore different approaches to organization, the significance of prioritizing tasks, and the impact of...
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QC#71: Taking action over confidence
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick explore the themes of spontaneity, creativity, and the importance of designing one's environment. They discuss their recent experiences, including team-building activities and the influence of art on design. The conversation emphasizes the…
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QC#70: Are consumer products actually about innovation?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix discuss the nature of innovation in consumer products, exploring how many startups focus on solving problems that have existed for centuries. They delve into the distinction between innovating on the problem versus the solution, and how understanding...
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QC#69: Quick Coffee Live at IdeaLab
In this week’s Quick Coffee episode, Pat and Felix take the stage for their very first live podcast, recorded in front of a dynamic audience of students and founders at WHU’s Idea Lab in Vallendar. Together, they dive into an exciting discussion about the three biggest misconceptions in creating...
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QC#68: Design your career
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix reflect on their podcasting journey as they approach 100 episodes. They discuss the importance of designing one's career, the value of university experiences, and the significance of networking and connections. The conversation emphasizes the need…
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QC#67: What is “Design Intelligence” and what does it mean for the future of products
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss various themes ranging from personal reflections on weather and lifestyle to the profound impact of AI on design and user experience. They explore how AI is transforming product development, emphasizing the importance of human touch and taste...
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QC#66: Experiencing the US and the All-In Summit
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Patrick and Felix discuss their recent experiences, including team dynamics at Creandum, the vibrant startup ecosystem in the US, and the insights gained from attending the All-In Summit. They explore the differences between the US and European tech cultures,...
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QC#65: What “Founder Mode” means for product and design
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the concept of founder mode versus manager mode in running a company. They explore the differences between the two approaches and the impact they have on the product and user experience. They highlight the importance of emotional attachment,...
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QC#64: Discovering Linear’s secrets with Julian Lehr
In this week’s Quick Coffee, Julian, a member of the Linear team, discusses the company's focus on quality and how it is achieved through a design-driven approach. He shares insights into the remote work setup at Linear and the importance of hiring senior and experienced individuals who share the...
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QC#63: Winding down in a fast paced world
In this episode of Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the importance of winding down in a fast-paced world. They share their personal experiences and strategies for finding time to relax and recharge. They emphasize the need to listen to your body and create an environment that supports...
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QC#62: The secret to creating a powerful culture in a fully remote setting
In this episode of Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick discuss the importance of building a strong company culture, especially in a remote work environment. They emphasize that culture is not just about having value posters on the wall, but about living those values in daily interactions. They...
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QC#61: We are back - Rediscovering design, world trip and more
Quick Coffee is back! We are finally launching Quick Coffee again, and this is an exciting one. Felix and Pat are chatting about: Why Felix went on a spontaneous trip around the world We dive into his experiences of traveling around the globe, especially his time in Japan We speak about the power...
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Quick Coffee Break!
Hi everyone, welcome back to Quick Coffee! Today, we are announcing a short “Quick Coffee Break”. There is so much happening in our professional and private lives right now, that we want to take a couple of weeks to fully focus on routines, sport, health and our companies Sonic & Blossom. We look...
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QC#60: Becoming an “Athlete of life” with “Medicine 3.0”
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are speaking about “Outlive”, an inspiring book by Dr. Peter Attia which Pat has been ready the last couple of weeks. How has longevity become such a relevant topic in the health space? What does being an “Athlete of life” and “Medicine 3.0” refer to? How can…
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QC#59: Being a parent & entrepreneur - Pat’s health tactics
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about Pat’s reflection on nearly 9 months of being a parent. How is he managing life as an entrepreneur and parent at the same time? What health tactics did he discover for himself? What does an average day look like? We are excited about this personal...
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QC#58: Design in the age of AI
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about design in the age of AI. Similar to one of the recent episodes, in which we spoke about the future of product management, we are exploring the future of design, and how this profession will evolve. Will people still be designing in 5 or 10 years?...
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QC#57: Amie launches, Quick Coffee with Dennis Müller
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Dennis Müller, the founder and designer of Amie. On Tuesday, Amie officially launched and dropped the waitlist, so this is a very special week for Dennis, the team and Amie. We are going back to the early days of…
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QC#56: Will we still need Product Managers?
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about the future of Product Management. With all of the recent developments in AI, new tools becoming available and companies getting rid of Product Managers entirely, it raises the question: Is Product Management a future-proof profession? Since Pat…
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QC#55: The Arc browser phenomenon
Welcome back to Quick Coffee and welcome to 2024! In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are doing a personal and professional outlook to the year 2024, and we are talking about a product that has recently seen a lot of adoption among our closest friends and colleagues: Arc browser. What is special…
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QC#54: Reflecting on 2023
This week’s Quick Coffee is the last one for the year! We are reflecting on a crazy year 2023, the many personal and professional highlights, challenges and learnings and it becomes clear: So much can happen in just 12 months. We are wrapping up the episode with some of our wishes for 2024 and a...
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QC#53: Ben Blumenrose, Co-Director & Managing Partner at Designer Fund
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we speak with Ben Blumenrose, the Co-Director & Managing Partner at Designer Fund. We start out with some storytime and learn about Ben’s career step joining Facebook early as a Design Lead. We speak about how this step shaped him as a designer, how he interprets…
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QC#52: Do all great CEOs micromanage?
Welcome to this week's Quick Coffee! Today, we dive into the delicate dance between micromanagement and meaningful involvement. It's a topic that often perplexes people managers—should they distance themselves from the day-to-day or follow in the footsteps of successful CEOs who thrive on diving...
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QC#51: Angel investment myths and how to start
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting about our journey of becoming angel investors. Patrick and I have spent a significant amount of our time into finding and choosing the right founders to invest in and have made major learnings along the way. Everything from what angel investing truly...
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QC#50: Kevin Hartz, Co-Founder & General Partner A*, Chairman & Co-Founder Eventbrite
In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are chatting with Kevin Hartz, Co-Founder and General Partner A* as well as the Chairman & Co-Founder of Eventbrite. Kevin has an incredible story as an entrepreneur, leader and investors. We are going back in time to how he started Xoom and Eventbrite, how it all...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Quick Coffee, the 25 minute podcast by Patrick Haede and Felix Haas. Every week on Thursday Pat and Felix speak about one insightful topic from the startup world, their personal company-building experiences or they invite one unique guest to the show!At the age of 28, Patrick has been in the startup world for 10 years, co-founded Mapify which got acquired by HomeToGo and afterwards built the Product organisation at Gorillas. Today, he advises early stage companies and is building a new software-as-a-service company.Felix led design at Mapify, created the early product designs for Gorillas, Arive, Yababa and is the Designer in Residence at Creandum, one of Europe’s most impactful venture capital funds. He is also currently building Blossom, a Berlin and London-based product design studio.Together, Pat and Felix invest in product and design focused early stage companies and invite the founders as special guests to the show.We are excited to welcome you to Quick Coffee and
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