We often chase innovation by adding more tools, more layers, and more processes. But what if the real breakthrough lies in subtraction? This talk examines how Simplicity-First thinking fosters an environment where innovation can flourish. You'll learn how simplifying decisions, workflows, and system design eliminates the friction that stifles great ideas before they even start.

By cutting through technical, organizational, and cognitive noise, we gain the clarity and speed necessary to respond to market shifts, launch experiments more quickly, and focus on what works. Drawing on real-world product and engineering stories, we’ll reveal how embracing simplicity empowers teams to act decisively, pivot wisely, and seize emerging opportunities that others overlook.

If your team feels trapped in endless meetings, marathon refactoring sessions, or feature gridlock, this talk provides a blueprint for regaining momentum.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand how unnecessary complexity erodes innovation, agility, and team energy.
• Apply Simplicity-First principles to streamline architecture, product design, and team processes.
• Learn frameworks to reduce decision friction and encourage experimentation without chaos.
• Recognize the organizational signals that it’s time to simplify and how to lead that shift.