The Importance of Product Knowledge in Product Development

Levels CEO, Sam Corcos, sat down with Lenny Rachitsky, an early team member of Airbnb and one of our Levels investors. Sam and Lenny deconstructed the idea of a PM, Product Manager, as well as what it means and what are some of the implications of having PMs across a company.

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(05:34) - Tasks of a product manager
(09:45) - Develop a product sense
(12:24) - Refocus priorities and get soft and fuzzy
(17:07) - A great PM makes life easier
(21:37) - Pave the road for the team
(30:41) - Get up to speed through repetition and a good mentor
(34:35) - Gradually bring in engineers
(38:43) - Keep your eye on the problem
(40:54) - Act as moderator

Transcripts & Show Notes

Watch the Video – https://youtu.be/arNu6KOTmOg