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Jake Knapp

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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Jake Knapp, Speaker | Bestselling Author & Designer
Jake Knapp

Jake Knapp

Seattle, United States

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Jake Knapp's biography

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  • New York Times Bestselling Author of Sprint
  • Co-founder of Google Meet and inventor of the Design Sprint
  • Co-founder of Character, with a background in product development
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

Topics, sessions and talks

Mastering The Design Sprint: A Five-Day Process For Innovation And Success
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.
Sprint: How To Solve Big Problems And Test New Ideas In Just 5 Days
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.

Why we recommend booking Jake

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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