Marty Cagan on intuition, engineering roots, and why thinking beats process. Discover what truly sets product leaders apart.
In this episode, I sit down with legendary thought leader Marty Cagan to explore the real drivers behind great digital products. We dig into his early days in engineering, the pivotal moments that shaped his product philosophy, and why 'product sense' – not just intuition – is the secret ingredient to success. Marty shares candid stories from his career, from being coached at HP to building at Netscape and eBay, revealing how experience, curiosity, and customer focus fuel innovation.
We also tackle the future of product management in the age of AI, what process-driven roles get wrong, and how true product leadership transcends titles and frameworks. Whether you're a seasoned product manager or just starting out, you'll find actionable insights and a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build products people love. Tune in and rethink what it means to lead in product.
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