If you’ve ever wondered how creativity, business, and education will collide to shape the future — Chris Do just gave us the blueprint.
In today’s episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian sits down with Chris Do, founder of The Futur, award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and educator whose mission is to teach one billion people how to make a living doing what they love.
From building a top creative agency, Blind, to reinventing design education for the 21st century, Chris shares real-world strategies, hard-earned lessons, and a vision that will leave you thinking bigger about your own future.
What We Explored with Chris Do
The Leap: From Employee to Entrepreneur at 23
Chris shares how early encouragement, creative freedom, and trust from a great mentor gave him the confidence to launch Blind — and how he landed huge clients like Sony, Audi, and EA Sports.
Design Philosophy: From Pixels to Purpose
We dive into how Chris’s obsession with pixel-perfect design evolved into a deeper understanding of storytelling, emotional connection, and business strategy through design.
The Billion People Mission: Why “Enough” Changed Everything
After realizing he didn’t need to work another day for financial reasons, Chris made a bold pivot: focusing his life’s work on impact over income — to empower creatives worldwide.
The Hidden Power of Sales and Value-Based Pricing
In a mini-masterclass, Chris unpacks how creatives can stop underselling themselves by understanding real value, not just trading time for money.
The Art of Listening: How to Truly Sell Without Selling
We learn how reframing the sales process through intentional listening — not pitching — builds real trust, aligns expectations, and closes the right deals.
Breaking Through the Noise: Winning in the Attention Economy
Chris shares his 911 framework for social content creation — a game-changing strategy for standing out without feeling overwhelmed.
The Future of Education: Hybrid, Immersive, and Experiential
We explore a bold new vision for education where learning is a shared experience — blending Hollywood-level production, real-world labs, and global access.
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Key Takeaways
- 01:00 — Early lessons that sparked entrepreneurial courage
- 06:30 — Why building trust unlocks opportunity faster than skill
- 15:00 — How the “enough” moment shifted Chris’s life’s purpose
- 20:00 — The real meaning of value-based pricing (and how to use it)
- 36:00 — Listening is the ultimate sales superpower
- 45:00 — How to win in today’s crowded content landscape
- 52:00 — Why education must radically transform — or be left behind
Final Thoughts
Chris reminds us that success isn’t just about creating beautiful work — it’s about creating real change.
In a world overflowing with noise, it’s the ones who lead with generosity, curiosity, and courage who will shape the future.
If today’s conversation lit a fire for you, make sure you subscribe to the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast for more insights from game-changers like Chris.
And if you want to dive deeper into Chris’s work, check out The Futur (without the “e”) — a movement rethinking education, creativity, and entrepreneurship for the next generation.
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