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The "Leading in a Mosaic World” podcast, hosted by Susan Popoola, explores the complexities of our modern, interconnected world with a rich diversity of guests. Today’s guest is Benn Klewpatinond, an award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Inond, a product realization company that transforms ideas into impactful innovations like the Float Rower, featured at David Lloyd Fitness. With extensive experience in product development and design leadership, he mentors startups and global organisations to create solutions that improve lives. A dedicated father of three, Ben blends purposeful design with real-world impact.
In this episode of the podcast, Benn Klewpatinond, talks about his multicultural background, the importance of empathy in design, and the role of curiosity in understanding diverse perspectives. He shares insights from his career journey, including his experiences in product development and the founding of his company, Inond. The conversation emphasises the significance of creating inclusive products and the impact of privilege and community in shaping one's approach to design and innovation.
You can connect with Benn Klewpatinond on LinkedIn and if you’ve got an idea you would love to develop into a product reach out via his website.
You can also connect with the host, Susan Popoola, the CEO of Mosaic Fusions, a specialist in human value optimisation, via LinkedIn. Learn more about her work on her Mosaic Fusions website. And publications on Mosaic Gold Ltd.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Benn Klewpatinond
02:59 Cultural Background and Early Life
09:00 Growing Up in England and Family Dynamics
21:21 Career Beginnings and Education
31:02 Design Thinking and Empathy in Product Development
34:32 Unconscious Bias and Design
37:00 Experiencing Privilege and Growth Mindset
40:07 Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue
43:35 Problem Solvers vs. Problem Setters
49:05 Diversity in Thought and Experience
52:48 Innovative Product Development and Legacy
01:11:17 Outro
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