I am an experienced Lead Product Designer with a passion for transforming complex challenges into intuitive and impactful experiences. With a background spanning fintech, cloud, HR tech, and banking, I thrive in both startup and enterprise environments, building products and design teams from the ground up. My approach is rooted in empathy, adaptability, and close collaboration; always aligning business goals with user needs. I am continually inspired by the intersection of technology and human behaviour, and I enjoy leading teams to deliver meaningful solutions that drive real value and positive change.More...
Dario de Wet
Founder & General Partner@LTV Capital
Verified
Prior to founding LTV Capital, Dario was a Principal at Anthemis, a market-leading global fintech investor, where he was responsible for fund investments. During his early tenure at Anthemis, Dario built and invested into early-stage embedded finance plays in partnership with BBVA. He then co-led the development of a first-of-its-kind fund supporting media founders, to financially empower creators in industries traditionally known for their extractive practices.
Before joining Anthemis, Dario was an early employee at emerging markets fintech JUMO, where he helped spearhead the company’s early international expansion efforts. He was also involved in the joint venture creation of Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM), which is now Africa’s largest classifieds group.
Dario received a double undergraduate major, in Business Science Finance & Accounting (FCA), and a Master of Business Science in Finance, from the University of Cape Town. His dissertation, “Tencent Holdings Limited: An IPO Case Study,” was completed in record time, has been downloaded 10 000+ times and has been cited in numerous scholarly publications.
Most recently, Dario was recognised as one of the industry’s “40 Rising Stars under 40” by Venture Capital Journal.
Outside of work, he is an ex-125cc motorcycle road racing champion. He is also an advisor to the Finetwork Mir Racing Team, supporting talented young racers competing in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship, as the final step on the 'Road to the MotoGP', where is actively involved.More...
James Godwin
UI/UX product designer@IIIMPACT, Inc.
Verified
As James Godwin, a UI/UX product designer at IIIMPACT, Inc., I have played an instrumental role in creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for numerous products. With a background in both Mechanical Engineering and Graphic Design, I bring a unique perspective to my work. Engineering has provided me with a solid foundation in technology, while my passion for art and design has deepened my understanding of the user. This fusion of skills has enabled me to successfully lead design projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless user experiences. My designs have significantly improved user engagement and satisfaction rates, while the innovative strategies I’ve introduced have further enhanced product usability and efficiency. I’ve been recognised for my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and for my keen eye for detail and design aesthetics, consistently marrying the worlds of engineering and design in the businesses and products I’ve built over the years.More...
Strong background in Data Science and Product Management helping companies automate and streamline key business processes and unlock new revenue streams using data informed approachesMore...