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20Product: Shopify's VP Product on Why the Founder is Always the Head of Product, What Makes Truly Special Product Managers, Why The Majority of Product Managers Need to Change, Why Top-Down Decision-Making in Product is Good & How Shopify Will Be Bigger

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

CHAPTER

Restructuring for Efficiency

This chapter explores the restructuring of teams at Shopify, focusing on the merger of 14 teams into a cohesive unit called Shopify Core to combat misalignment and enhance productivity. It discusses effective leadership structures and a framework for decision-making that promotes collaboration and clarity. Additionally, the importance of storytelling in leadership is emphasized, showcasing how compelling narratives can engage teams and resonate with diverse customer personas.

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