Quick Coffee

Hosted by Patrick Haede und Felix Haas

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101

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Mar 2026

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About the show

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

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March 23, 2026Episode 9333 min

QC#93: Websites and Design in a World of Agents

In this week’s Quick Coffee, Pat and Felix are exploring the future of AI, design, and user interfaces. This episode delves into how agents, visualization, and automation are transforming the way we create and interact with technology. Grab a coffee and listen in!Our episode overview(00:00:00) Introduction and Reflections on the Podcast Journey(00:02:56) The Evolution of Design and Flexibility in Roles(00:05:52) Visualizing Ideas and the Power of Technology(00:08:56) The Impact of AI on Daily Life and Design(00:12:03) The Future of Product Interaction and User Experience(00:15:01) The Shift from Websites to Agentic Interactions(00:17:57) Trust and Transparency in Agent-Driven Solutions(00:21:00) The Future of Interfaces and Agentic Design(00:24:09) Predictions for the Future of Digital InteractionsWebsite, mentioned by Patrick: https://api.framer.com/auth/v4/continue/e11f4935-e00e-48ac-a9e0-64edd75955f6Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@quickcoffeevcWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/https://x.com/felixhhaas

October 8, 2025Episode 9229 min

QC#92 VIDEO: The Design Story behind Lovable - Quick Coffee with Nad Chishtie

In this week’s Quick Coffee, Felix and Patrick chat with Nad about his journey to Lovable, the vision behind the product, and the evolution of its design. They discuss the challenges of early product development, the importance of user experience, and the balance between latency and delivering value. Nad shares insights on branding, the learning process, and the significance of understanding user context in design. Grab a coffee and listen in!Our episode overview(00:00:00) Introduction to Quick Coffee and Guests (00:02:01) Nad's Journey to Lovable (00:04:40) Initial Conversations and Decisions (00:06:57) The Vision Behind Lovable (00:10:12) Key Decisions That Shaped Lovable (00:13:19) The Impact of AI Model Evolution (00:16:23) User Experience and Immediate Value (00:18:02) Early UI Designs and Iterations (00:24:45) Balancing Brand and Product Development (00:26:43) Designing for User ContextWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/https://x.com/felixhhaasFind our Guest Nad on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nad-chishtie/https://x.com/nadonomy

October 8, 2025Episode 9233 min

QC#92: The Design Story behind Lovable - Quick Coffee with Nad Chishtie.

September 24, 2025Episode 9126 min

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 LevelWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/https://x.com/felixhhaas

September 24, 2025Episode 9125 min

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 LevelWant 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/PatrickHaede⁠Find Felix on LinkedIn and X:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/⁠⁠https://x.com/felixhhaas⁠

September 11, 2025Episode 9037 min

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!Timestamps00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates 09:04 Exploring Voice and Chat Interfaces 18:39 The Future of Interaction: Voice vs. Visual Output 28:38 Guiding Users in a Voice-Driven WorldWant to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on X at https://x.com/QuickCoffeeVCFind Pat on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/https://x.com/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/https://x.com/felixhhaas

September 10, 2025Episode 9038 min

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 WorldWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/https://x.com/felixhhaas

July 9, 202526 min

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 MindWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhhaas/https://x.com/felixhhaas

June 25, 2025Episode 8827 min

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 GuidesWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/https://x.com/felixhhaas

June 11, 2025Episode 8727 min

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 PredictionsWant 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/PatrickHaedeFind Felix on LinkedIn and X:https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/https://x.com/felixhhaas