Designers at most startups fail to earn influence in decision-making because they remain disconnected from business reality. Rather than diving into user feedback, analytics, app reviews, or direct conversations with leadership, many default to tool-focused work in Figma without engaging with real product problems. Earning a meaningful role in strategic decisions requires designers to actively identify problems, understand business metrics, and take shared ownership of outcomes like retention, CSAT, and funnel performance.
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