Runyon Design
Anthony D'Avella is a seasoned professional in product design and business strategy, serving as Founder and Partner at Runyon Design since September 2015, where the firm partners with companies to develop new products and experiences. In addition to this role, Anthony acts as a Board Observer at Reserv, a venture incubated by Runyon that innovates claims management through AI, and as a Board Member at Aboon. Anthony's extensive experience includes positions as Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts, Venture Design Advisor at Harvard Innovation Lab, and Portfolio Director at IDEO, alongside earlier roles in business development and digital strategy at IMG Media and as a Design Strategist at Converse. Anthony's leadership experience also includes serving as Executive Director at Operation Smile. Anthony holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in English and Italian from Middlebury College.
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Runyon Design
Runyon is a product design and venture studio based in Brooklyn NY. Our mission is to help companies grow. We are a team of designers and strategists that collaborates with great companies to design human-centered products, experiences and ventures. Our designs combine customer needs and behaviors with leading edge business strategy. Our work tends to be sprint-driven and prototype-tested, and we think about how we can get into market in ways that are meaningful and measured from the start. Our partners include a wide range of firms, from the Fortune 500 (Disney, The New York Times, Target) to venture capital firms to growing startups. We work hands-on with our clients and partners to design the experiences and businesses that will measurably transform their growth. We want to meet people who are energetic and brave, and are interested in working in small, collaborative, and multidisciplinary teams. We value a diversity of relationships and experiences. We want you to be excited about getting your hands dirty, and contributing to the culture and business of Runyon. We value and respect your unique insights, your skills, and your life outside of the office.