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2026-01-14T18:00:00.0000000

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Design Evenings TO: Building Design Teams That Scale

Join Lenny Laurier, Director of Product Design at Intuit, for an inside look at building design teams that thrive across startups and enterprise organizations. Drawing on over 15 years of experience leading design at Intuit, integrate.ai, 500px, and BMO Financial Group, Lenny shares how to create high-performing teams, deliver award-winning digital products, and align design with business strategy.

BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
2026-01-14T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-01-15T00:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
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Lenny Laurier

Director of Design

Lenny Laurier

Director of Design

From mobile banking to AI-powered SaaS platforms, Lenny Laurier explores how design teams can scale impact while balancing user experience, technical capabilities, and cross-functional alignment. Attendees will gain practical frameworks for hiring and coaching designers, growing culture, and making design a strategic driver across products and organizations of any size.

Lenny Laurier

Director of Design

Lenny Laurier is Director of Product Design at Intuit, where he leads strategy for TurboTax, QuickBooks, and other flagship products. With a 15-year career spanning fintech, SaaS, and digital media, he has built and grown high-performing design teams, launched innovative mobile and AI-driven experiences, and driven cross-functional collaboration to deliver products that delight users. Lenny has held design leadership roles at integrate.ai, 500px, and BMO Financial Group, and is passionate about scaling design teams to maximize impact.

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Scaling Design Teams for Impact

Drawing on 15 years across Intuit, integrate.ai, 500px and BMO, Lenny will share how to build and grow high‑performing design teams. He’ll discuss hiring and coaching practices, creating a strong design culture and aligning teams with business goals to deliver award‑winning products.
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Balancing User Experience, Platform and AI

Lenny has launched mobile banking and SaaS products that combine user‑centric design with technical and AI-driven capabilities. This pillar covers frameworks for going from zero to one and strategies for evolving platforms while maintaining usability and innovation.
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Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Strategic Leadership

Successful products need strong collaboration between design, product, engineering, and other teams. Lenny will explore how to align cross‑functional partners, make design a strategic driver from seed to global scale, and ensure design decisions deliver real business results.

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What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

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To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Finding Your Way

Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering The Building

Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
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Take elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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Wed, Jan 14, 2026
2026-01-14T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-01-15T00:30:00.0000000Z

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