About Move Slow & Build Things
Move Slow & Build Things is a monthly podcast and newsletter about the surprisingly complicated, and deeply human, process of turning ideas into real things. Hosted by Simone Giertz, founder of Yetch Studio, inventor of products that should’ve existed all along, and a self-declared reluctant CEO, this is the behind-the-scenes of building a business without losing your mind (or your sense of humor).
Each episode is guided by journalist and filmmaker Nayeema Raza, whose curiosity and candor help draw out the decisions, doubts, and design dilemmas Simone faces as she builds Yetch from the ground up. Together, they explore what it really takes to make something lasting—without rushing the magic or pretending to have all the answers.
This isn’t a business podcast full of hustle-speak and five-point frameworks. It’s a slower, messier, and far more honest look at how things get made when you care about what you're making.
What You’ll Find Here
Stories from inside Yetch Studio—what’s working, what’s flopping, and what’s still unfolding
Thoughtful conversations between Simone and Nayeema about creativity, growth, and public trial-and-error
Deep dives into Simone’s design process and approach to product development
Occasional chats with other slow-builders, curious thinkers, and people doing business differently
Tools, links, and ideas worth borrowing (or at least bookmarking)
At its heart, Move Slow & Build Things is about making space—for creativity, for intentional growth, and for building things that feel like you.
