On Failure
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What is that saying about best-laid plans? In business, things fail: projects go sideways, investments nosedive into the red, relationships dissolve, and we’re often left holding the bag, wondering, What the hell do I do now?
In this episode, I speak with my friend and design futurist, Zane Gibbs. Zane holds a Ph.D. in Quantum Field Theory, and his innovation firm helps clients to reimagine products, grow brands, and maximize human performance. Zane and his partner also run F*ckup Nights RVA, part of a global movement to share stories of professional failure.
Join us as we discuss failure in our business lives so you can emerge whole, complete, and ready for what’s next.
About Zane Gibbs
Zane’s life experiences have profoundly impacted his life. From growing up in a single-parent household in the projects to failing high-school geometry, to completing a Ph.D. with a specialty in Quantum Field Theory, Zane understands that life is filled with many ups and downs.
Over the course of a 20+ corporate career, Zane has had the unique opportunity to touch almost every facet of product innovation and development, corporate strategy, brand management, packaging, consumer insights, and strategic planning and futures.
Today, Zane is CEO of ZADA Strategy, a Richmond-based management consulting firm focused on the intersection of innovation, strategy, and the human experience to help clients grow brands, reimagine products, and transform business operations.
Connect with Zane Gibbs
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