Joseph Weissgold

Joseph Weissgold serves as the Chief Product Officer at Optimism, leading a 20+ person Platform team to enhance content accessibility for millions. As a Partner and Co-Founder at Olea Design, Joseph drives service design, strategy, and communications projects, while also holding significant roles in various organizations, including Independent Consultant and Head of Studio at Pardon Inc. Previously, Joseph acquired experience as CEO of After Community and Entrepreneur in Residence at Future Laboratories, focusing on end-of-life planning innovations. Joseph's academic involvement includes teaching design courses at Parsons School of Design, and a comprehensive educational background spans multiple institutions, culminating in an MFA in Products of Design.