Think & Link with David Rubin and Eric Ryan

Capsule Design

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and creative connections with Eric Ryan and David Rubin.

Capsule, A Special Projects Agency

Starting off ‘26 with another dose of great design playing a role in publishing, entrepreneurship and consumer products. We have <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericthomasryan/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericthomasryan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eric Ryan</a>, most known for co-founding Method Products and Olly and dramatically less known for having spoken at an annual AMA event back in the early 2000s at the request of Aaron Keller. Eric’s photo should be on the Wikipedia page for “serial entrepreneurship” because he can’t seem to stop going after boring categories with great design and category leadership. To make this a January to remember we’ve got <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rubin-46626/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rubin-46626/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Rubin</a>, CMO of The New York Times. David is returning to our Think &amp; Link stage due to popular demand and because he is adored by the Capsule team. You can go back to the podcast episode (2020) and listen to David and Fernando Machado at Burger King -- thoroughly enjoyable. We'll be looking for red threads on the role of design in all of Eric’s ventures and inside the New York Times. And, like many of our events, we’ll be covering a variety of other topics designed to give you a view of what Eric and David are seeing on the near horizon. Areas of learning from this event; One: The changing role of design in business, publishing and life. Two: Finding the style of innovation that fits you or your category. Are you a deliberate process focused innovator or a move fast, break things innovator? Three: Will design become more important in the age of artificial? Just so you know our bias, we’re on the side of it becoming dramatically more important. Capsule started <a href="http://thinkandlink.org/" title="http://thinkandlink.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Think &amp; Link</a> as a french-style salon, to discuss the relevant topics of the day, connect with other like-minded individuals and share inspiring stories. These events are sponsored by:<a href="https://www.capsule.us/" title="https://www.capsule.us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Capsule</a>, a special projects agency in Minneapolis working with brands like PepsiCo, Patagonia, Osprey, Tyson Foods, Arc’teryx, Curaleaf and Kwik Trip on complex marketing, design and brand challenges.<a href="https://lakeonedigital.com/" title="https://lakeonedigital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lake One</a>, a modern growth and technology partner helping B2B brands navigate digital transformation across marketing, sales and customer experience.Co-hosts:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-p-studelska-phd-127b411bb/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-p-studelska-phd-127b411bb/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dustin Studelska, PhD,</a> Brand Communication Strategist, <a href="https://capsule.us/" title="https://capsule.us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Capsule</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbykelsey/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbykelsey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Abby Kelsey</a>, Co-Founder, <a href="https://www.alwaysocial.com/" title="https://www.alwaysocial.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Always Social</a> In-Person Attendance Details:3:00 - 4:00 pm CST: Arrival Grain Belt Brewery. Parking is free.4:00 - 5:00 pm CST: Conversation with our guests.5:00 - 6:00 pm CST: Close, networking, and looking forward to the next one. Drinks and appetizers will be served. RSVP required for event entry. Parking, entrance and additional attendance details will be sent via email prior to the event.Attendance is $35. Food, parking and libations are included. Active participation is expected.

Agenda

Arrival + Networking

Speaker talk with Eric Ryan and David Rubin

Networking + Close

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