3/18/25

Cask & Convos with Amir Ansari, CXO AcademyXi | Design is NOT Just Pretty—It’s POWER! | S2E2

🚀 The Future of Design: More Than Just Aesthetics | Cask & Convos S2E2

Design isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about solving real problems, driving business impact, and shaping the future of technology.

In this episode of Cask & Convos, we sit down with Amir Ansari, a design leader with 25+ years of experience, to unpack:

🔥 How design needs to play a strategic role in business (not just “lipstick on a pig”)

🔥 Why traditional education models are failing in the AI era

🔥 The true potential of AI—beyond the hype, making a real difference in people’s lives

🔥 How curiosity, connection, and continuous learning keep us ahead in a fast-changing world

💡 If you’re a product leader, designer, or founder—this episode is a MUST-WATCH.

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Filmed at: Urban Alley Brewery, Docklands  @urbanalleybrewery 

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🎬 Series Director:  @debanjandhar1983 

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