Spoke’s 2017 Review

An audacious year of growth, community, and hard work.

Spoke Named Design Firm of the Year

The Results Are In

Building Core Values

When I launched Spoke in the 2014 it looked much different. More than anything else, the company was a platform for me to work as an independent consultant. During that time my day to day consisted mostly of sitting at our kitchen table writing emails and passing out business cards that read…

Battles to Lose

The pitch process is difficult, stressful, and enlightening.

Stop Learning, Start Doing

This may sound a little nuts at first but bear with me… Stop learning.

Take your headphones out and stop listening to your favorite podcast. Close your Chrome tabs that house the list of blog posts you need to devour. Put your stack of Tim Ferris books…

Why Genius is a Myth

Early in my career I thought owning a business was reserved for those who are extraordinary thinkers and achievers — individuals that are of an unparalleled and unachievable genius. My eventual realization, and the impetus for starting my own company, is that this kind of genius is a myth…

Height Securities Taps Spoke as Partner

Washington, DC — May 1st 2017

We are proud to announce our recent partnership with DC-based investment firm Height Securities.