You could think of Field Notes as my “blog” of observations. Periodically peek into my sketchbook, eavesdrop on my conversations, get a glimpse of my projects — and lens on life in Silicon Valley. 

David Kelley:      Design Disrupter
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David Kelley: Design Disrupter

Founder of IDEO & Stanford d.School

David Kelley talks with First Person host Lisa Van Dusen about his mission to help people regain their creative confidence, the universal applicability of human-centered design and the importance of play. He reflects on his summers growing up in the Midwest; his friendship with Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass; and his very early desire to become a school bus driver.

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Camilla Olson: Odds Defier
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Camilla Olson: Odds Defier

Founder & CEO of Savitude

Camilla Olson defies the norms. She relishes taking on big challenges and has a proven record of overcoming them as a successful serial entrepreneur. Olson talks with Lisa Van Dusen about what motivates her: solving big, consequential problems, creating companies, building teams and championing women —- ideally all in combination.

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