Bob Baxley

Bob Baxley is a veteran design executive who has built and led teams at Apple, Pinterest, Yahoo!, and ThoughtSpot, shaping products used by hundreds of millions worldwide.

Drawing on his 35 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Bob blends his personal experiences with tech history, design philosophy, and even references to the Apollo moon landings to reveal timeless lessons about creativity and leadership.

A sought-after speaker, Bob has appeared at global conferences and TEDx events from London to Tel Aviv to Bangalore, as well as at internal gatherings for Target, Figma, LinkedIn, and others. His voice can be heard on dozens of podcasts including Design Better and Lenny’s Podcast. He now advises startups, mentors design leaders, and co-hosts the podcast “Reconsidering.”