Quick Coffee

Patrick Haede und Felix Haas

Welcome to Quick Coffee, the 25 minute podcast by Patrick Haede and Felix Haas. Every week on Thursday Pat and Felix speak about one insightful topic from the startup world, their personal company-building experiences or they invite one unique guest to the show! At the age of 28, Patrick has been in the startup world for 10 years, co-founded Mapify which got acquired by HomeToGo and afterwards built the Product organisation at Gorillas. Today, he advises early stage companies and is building a new software-as-a-service company. Felix led design at Mapify, created the early product designs for Gorillas, Arive, Yababa and is the Designer in Residence at Creandum, one of Europe’s most impactful venture capital funds. He is also currently building Blossom, a Berlin and London-based product design studio. Together, Pat and Felix invest in product and design focused early stage companies and invite the founders as special guests to the show. We are excited to welcome you to Quick Coffee and look forward to hearing from you at https://quickcoffee.vc or on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC. - - - - - Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede - - - - - Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

  1. 24 SEPT

    QC#91: Brand vs. Product: What matters more?

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat discuss the evolution of branding in the age of AI, emphasizing its growing importance over product development. They reflect on their journey with the podcast, critique the new Stripe logo, and explore how companies can differentiate themselves in a crowded market. The conversation highlights the need for a strong brand identity and the role of community and values in building successful products. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Introduction and Reflection on Quick Coffee (00:08:45) The Importance of Branding in the Age of AI (00:16:01) Building a Brand vs. Building a Product (00:24:35) Connecting with Users on a Human Level Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on X at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    26 min

  2. 24 SEPT

    QC#91 VIDEO: Brand vs. Product: What matters more?

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat discuss the evolution of branding in the age of AI, emphasizing its growing importance over product development. They reflect on their journey with the podcast, critique the new Stripe logo, and explore how companies can differentiate themselves in a crowded market. The conversation highlights the need for a strong brand identity and the role of community and values in building successful products. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Introduction and Reflection on Quick Coffee (00:08:45) The Importance of Branding in the Age of AI (00:16:01) Building a Brand vs. Building a Product (00:24:35) Connecting with Users on a Human Level Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on X at @QuickCoffeeVC or at ⁠https://quickcoffee.vc⁠. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/PatrickHaede⁠ Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/felixhhaas⁠

    25 min

  3. 11 SEPT

    QC#90 VIDEO: Building Chat and Voice Interfaces at Lovable & Superscale

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat reconnect after a brief hiatus, discussing personal updates, the challenges of balancing work and family life, before diving into the evolution of voice and chat interfaces in product design. They explore the importance of user experience, the integration of voice technology, and the need for inspiration in using AI tools effectively. The conversation highlights the significance of visual output in enhancing user interaction and the future of conversational interfaces. Grab a coffee and listen in! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates 09:04 Exploring Voice and Chat Interfaces 1 8:39 The Future of Interaction: Voice vs. Visual Output 28:38 Guiding Users in a Voice-Driven World Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on X at https://x.com/QuickCoffeeVC Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    37 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    QC#90: Building Chat and Voice Interfaces at Lovable & Superscale

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat reconnect after a brief hiatus, discussing personal updates, the challenges of balancing work and family life, before diving into the evolution of voice and chat interfaces in product design. They explore the importance of user experience, the integration of voice technology, and the need for inspiration in using AI tools effectively. The conversation highlights the significance of visual output in enhancing user interaction and the future of conversational interfaces. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome Back and Personal Updates (00:09:04) Exploring Voice and Chat Interfaces (00:18:39) The Future of Interaction: Voice vs. Visual Output (00:28:38) Guiding Users in a Voice-Driven World Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    38 min

  5. 9 JUL

    QC#89: The rise of founder-led distribution

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Pat explore one of the most critical shifts happening in the startup ecosystem: founders must now become creators. They discuss how AI has made product building radically easier, but also why that’s no longer enough. With attention harder to earn than ever, the conversation dives into why distribution, personal branding, and authentic content are the new core skills for founders. Learn how teams are using Lovable and Superscale to build and distribute fast, and why your audience may matter more than your product. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Back from Vacation (00:02:45) Starting a Blog and Collecting Design Ideas (00:05:25) Launching Prompt Guides for SuperScale (00:06:20) Bypassing Figma → Building Without Traditional Design (00:08:50) Distribution Is the New Bottleneck (00:14:55) Founders as Content Creators (00:18:20) Why Brand and Community Drive Growth (00:24:55) Building Products with Distribution in Mind Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    27 min

  6. 25 JUN

    QC#88 Superscale raises $5M and launches

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick unpack the story behind SuperScale—why it was built, how AI is reshaping marketing, and what it means for founders creating digital products. They touch on product inspiration, the shift to AI-powered creative workflows, and how authenticity still matters in a content-saturated world. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Quick Coffee Reunites in Stockholm (06:25:00) SuperScale Launch & Funding (08:16:00) Why SuperScale Exists (10:40:00) The Apple Ad Test (12:35:00) What SuperScale Does (15:33:00) Authenticity in AI Content (23:54:00) Launching SuperScale Guides Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    28 min

  7. 11 JUN

    QC#87: Evolution of Interface Design

    In this week's Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick dive into Apple's controversial new "liquid glass" design system that has everyone talking. They discuss why the real innovation isn't the glass effects everyone's complaining about, but the shift toward interfaces that actually adapt to how you use them. The conversation covers Apple's bigger vision for the future, why Siri still feels broken, and how we're moving toward a world where your Spotify looks completely different from everyone else's based on your listening habits. They also explore why Apple might be setting the foundation for truly AI-driven experiences, even if they're not quite there yet. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome and Life Updates (05:40:00) Apple's New Liquid Glass Design System (06:20:00) The Evolution from Static to Dynamic Interfaces (09:57:00) Critiquing Apple's Design Communication (13:38:00) Multi-Dimensional Interface Design (16:55:00) The Future of AI-Driven Single-Screen Experiences (20:23:00) Apple's Missed Opportunities with Siri (24:12:00) Adaptive Components and Personalized UIs (26:43:00) Design Innovation and Future Predictions Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    28 min

  8. 4 JUN

    QC#86: Top 3 learnings in building AI products

    In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick reflect on their personal and professional journeys over the past few years, discussing the impact of AI on their lives and the future of technology. They explore how parenting has changed their perspectives, the rapid evolution of user interfaces, and the importance of adapting to new technologies. The conversation emphasizes the need for software developers to rethink their approaches in an AI-driven world, focusing on seamless user experiences and the diminishing relevance of traditional interfaces. Grab a coffee and listen in! Our episode overview (00:00:00) Welcome Back and Life Updates (03:05:00) Reflections on Parenting and Life Changes (05:57:00) The Impact of AI on Everyday Life (09:05:00) The Future of Human-Computer Interaction (12:05:00) The Evolution of User Interfaces (15:09:00) The Shift in Software Development Paradigms (17:58:00) The Role of AI in Problem Solving (20:57:00) The Future of Application Design (23:57:00) Conclusion and Key Takeaways Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc. Find Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://x.com/PatrickHaede Find Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://x.com/felixhhaas

    30 min
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About

Welcome to Quick Coffee, the 25 minute podcast by Patrick Haede and Felix Haas. Every week on Thursday Pat and Felix speak about one insightful topic from the startup world, their personal company-building experiences or they invite one unique guest to the show! At the age of 28, Patrick has been in the startup world for 10 years, co-founded Mapify which got acquired by HomeToGo and afterwards built the Product organisation at Gorillas. Today, he advises early stage companies and is building a new software-as-a-service company. Felix led design at Mapify, created the early product designs for Gorillas, Arive, Yababa and is the Designer in Residence at Creandum, one of Europe’s most impactful venture capital funds. He is also currently building Blossom, a Berlin and London-based product design studio. Together, Pat and Felix invest in product and design focused early stage companies and invite the founders as special guests to the show. We are excited to welcome you to Quick Coffee and look forward to hearing from you at https://quickcoffee.vc or on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC. - - - - - Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/ https://twitter.com/patrickhaede - - - - - Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/ https://twitter.com/fhaasj

Information

  • Creator
    Patrick Haede und Felix Haas
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Patrick Haede und Felix Haas
  • Show Website
    Quick Coffee

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