Rod Acevedo🇦🇺

About Rod Acevedo

Co-Founder at BOSSLAY

As a product design leader, I bridge strategic vision with hands-on execution, passionately building belief in people, culture, and design's power to drive impact.

My expertise lies in navigating complex problem spaces, particularly in AI agent optimisation and LLM implementation, to shape innovative solutions from concept to delivery. I'm currently focused on scaling design operations, fostering high-performing teams, and championing emerging technologies to deliver clarity and innovation that truly moves the needle for both users and the business.

Expertise

Sessions with Rod Acevedo

• Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship
• Craft Your Portfolio (60 min): Through this mentorship series, we'll apply strategic thinking to help you recognise your actual impact, investigate what makes your work valuable, and structure a portfolio that evolves with your ambitions. We'll start by understanding what problem your portfolio needs to solve. Who's your audience? What belief are you trying to build in them? Then we'll dig into the work that actually demonstrates your thinking, not just your aesthetic choices. This isn't about making things look nice – it's about presenting yourself as someone who understands problems, thinks strategically, and delivers outcomes that matter. By the end, you'll have a portfolio that opens conversations, not just compliments.
• Boost your design career with AI (60 min): Join us for an engaging one-hour workshop designed to elevate your design career by leveraging the power of AI. We will begin by examining your current work tasks to pinpoint specific areas where AI can create immediate value. Drawing on my extensive experience in design, product development, and product research, I will introduce you to the essential AI tools that I rely on daily, providing practical insights into their applications. As we tackle real design challenges together, you will witness firsthand how AI can enhance problem-solving in our field. Following this demonstration, we will collaborate to develop your personalized 30-day adoption plan, ensuring that you can seamlessly integrate AI into your workflow. You'll discover how to position yourself as an AI-native designer, emphasizing your ability to amplify human creativity rather than

What mentees say

“My experience with Rod in this mentoring program was very productive and motivating. He demonstrated a high level of professionalism and empathy, took the time to listen to and understand my needs, reviewed my work history and completed projects, and provided clear and concise advice along with a motivational atmosphere to help me continue developing professionally.”

“I'm deeply thankful to Rod for promptly accepting my request and empowering me to excel in my work, leading to my current job. His guidance and support were instrumental in helping me reach new heights, and I'm truly grateful for his invaluable mentorship.”

“Rod is an exceptional mentor. He gave me incredibly valuable feedback and actionable steps. His approachability and insightful guidance left me feeling motivated and empowered to tackle my goals. Thank you, Rod!”