Think & Link with Randy Hunt and Ben Erwin

The best gift you can give is great design. We have two great examples of design on our stage. 

Randy Hunt Head of Design at Notion, a productivity tool created by Ivan Zhao and Simon Last and famous for a “Kyoto reboot.” The design of Notion permeates everything from interface to employee onboarding. If this is the first you’re hearing of Notion, you can thank us later. And, if you’re looking for a gift for your staff, give them the bonus of great design in the form of Notion. 

We’ve paired Randy with Ben Erwin, the CEO of Charitybuzz. This designed organization turns the creative gift of an introduction into a great cause. You can bid on meetings with celebrities, business moguls, chefs and other highly coveted people. Win and you’re off to a meeting with Theodore Anthony “Ted” Sarandos the current co-ceo of Netflix. Your bid goes to Ted’s listed charity.   

Areas of learning from this event;

One: Design is the process of thoughtfully creating something for a purpose and audience. How does design permeate everything? 

Two: How does a good cause and a good business come together, in both of these examples?  

Three: How can you seek out great design for your organization and yourself?  

Capsule started Think & Link 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:

Capsule, 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.

Lake One, a modern growth and technology partner helping B2B brands navigate digital transformation across marketing, sales and customer experience.

August Ash, a web design, development, and digital marketing firm based in Bloomington, Minnesota. They have helped countless organizations in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors solve complex challenges by aligning strategy, sales, technology, and marketing. 

Co-hosts:

Dustin Studelska, PhD, Brand Communication Strategist, Capsule

Abby Kelsey, Co-Founder, Always Social

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.