Drio’s November Recap: New Horizons, New Faces & Lots of Inspiration ✨🤝💡
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Hi Reader, November was a month of bold moves and big milestones for Drio. From taking WholeSite across borders to stepping into the spotlight here at home, we kept the creativity flowing and the momentum strong. Here’s a look at what unfolded: 🌎 WholeSite Takes a Big Step Forward - From El Salvador to a New CTOLast month, we hit pause on our usual routine and headed to El Salvador for a change of scenery and a full creative reset. The goal was simple: step out of the day-to-day, immerse ourselves in WholeSite, and give the project the focused attention it deserves. No distractions. Just deep work, inspiration, and a little adventure along the way. And that dedicated time paid off in a huge way. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially brought on Tomás as WholeSite’s Chief Technology Officer! Tomás will be leading the technical development of the platform and guiding us as we bring our prototype to life. Having him on board, and having the space to work together in person during our trip, felt like the spark WholeSite needed to step into its next phase. Big momentum, big clarity, and big things ahead. 🎤 Speaking Spotlight: Rachel at Spark BaltimoreTo round out the month, Rachel took the stage at Spark Baltimore for the AIGA event Women Working in Design on Friday, November 21. This powerful session brought together women creatives for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to work, lead, and create in today’s design landscape. The panel covered:
It was an energizing reminder of why creativity, connection, and storytelling sit at the heart of everything we do. Thanks for being part of our journey.If your organization’s ready for its own award-winning transformation, let’s talk.-Team Drio |
Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
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