S2E3 - Katie Dill: Quality Control
Published: February 25, 2026
Duration: 41:34
What can flying teach us about software design?
Katie Dill has built world-class teams at three iconic companies—Stripe, Lyft and Airbnb—proving that thoughtful design can shape quality at industrial scale.
In this conversation with Soleio, Katie describes her winding path into technology and how fields as disparate as architecture and aviation shape her approach to leading design at Stripe.
00:00 – Intro: It's All About Mileage
02:18 – What Flying Teaches You About Design
07:01 – From History to Design School
10:30 – The IDEO Moment<...