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Diego Segura

Diego Segura

Founder, designer, strategist, writer connecting finance and culture

New York, New York, United States
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Joined June 2025
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Summary

Diego Segura is an innovative founder in the design and strategy space, leading Family Office to articulate company-changing strategies and design brand identities and user interfaces. His approach integrates deep research and original writing, resulting in comprehensive strategy decks that have transformed product lines and guided major business pivots for early and late-stage firms. diegosegura+2
He is a self-taught designer who broke into the industry at a young age, demonstrating remarkable initiative by dropping out of high school at 17 to pursue a design career. His persistence led him to become the youngest designer ever hired at COLLINS, a prestigious brand transformation agency, where he contributed to significant rebrands for major companies. diegosegura+3
Beyond design, Segura is an entrepreneur and innovator, having founded Nation, where he developed software products like an e-commerce auction system (Caro) and an e-signature solution (Vellum). This demonstrates his capacity for product development and technological innovation. diegosegura+1
He actively cultivates a unique intersection of finance and culture through his Terms-Eccles event series, hosting conversations with influential figures from both worlds. This project highlights his intellectual curiosity and ability to bridge diverse domains, fostering dialogue on contemporary issues. diegosegura+4
Segura is also an author, having written "The Dropout Manifesto" at 17, advocating for alternative paths to success outside traditional education. His writing extends to regular diegosegura+3

Work

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Writing

The Dropout Manifesto: On how to succeed without an educational institution, a college degree, or formal schooling

January 1, 2018

A book written in 2018 chronicling his experiences and advocating for self-education and pursuing a career without traditional schooling. He wrote it at 17, prior to leaving high school to work at COLLINS.

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To a Man Much Like Myself

His second book.

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Diego Family Office Letters

A series of letters or blog posts published on his personal website, providing updates on his work, ventures, and personal reflections, often discussing the intersection of creative pursuits and financial strategies.

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Hobbies

Enjoys running and tracking his activities on Strava. diegosegura