001 - From Banking to Digital Transformation: Ted Novak on Building Clique Studios & Defining Tech Success
Pitch, Build, Scale - Startup Founder Stories in the Age of AI · 2025-04-01 · 42 min
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What happens when a microbiology grad turned banker discovers his passion for technology and design? In the premiere episode of Pitch, Build, Scale, host Chris Fanchi sits down with Ted Novak, Managing Director and Partner at Clique Studios, to unpack a journey that’s anything but conventional. From optimizing banking processes in the pre-Big Short era to co-founding a digital agency in 2010, Ted shares how he and his team at Clique Studios are redefining digital transformation—blending creativity, technology, and human-centric design to empower businesses. Expect insights on scaling a nimble agency, leveraging AI without losing the human touch, and why training clients might just be the future of tech partnerships. Ready to ignite your spark of innovation? This is where it starts. Show Notes Welcome to the premiere of Pitch, Build, Scale! Host Chris Fanchi kicks off the series with Ted Novak, Managing Director and Partner at Clique Studios, a digital agency that’s been pushing the boundaries of design and technology since 2010.