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March 2, 2021

Becoming a Design Firm CEO

The journey starts with working with his engineering father as a teen, to majoring in philosophy, to discovering his passion for architecture, and finally to the highs and lows of his design career. He gives great advice on the personality and character traits to be a successful CEO. He encourages young designers to make GOOD mistakes to advance their careers.

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