Kurt Varner is a VP of Design at Adobe with a career built across some of Silicon Valley's most influential product companies, including Dropbox, Frame.io, and Shyp. His trajectory from Head of Design at early-stage startups to executive leadership at enterprise scale reflects a rare ability to shape design culture at every level. Kurt also advises founders through Basis Set Ventures, bringing a practitioner's eye to the next generation of product builders.
Micah Sivitz is a San Francisco-based Product Designer with a strong foundation in design systems and product strategy, shaped by leadership roles at some of the most innovative startups in the industry. He previously led product and design at Livestream, where he drove the vision and execution of complex digital experiences, and honed his craft at Shyp, a pioneer in on-demand logistics. Micah brings a rare blend of design thinking and product management expertise, enabling him to build scalable systems that bridge user needs with business goals.