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Bending the universe in your favor | Claire Vo (LaunchDarkly, Color, Optimizely, ChatPRD)

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Apr 7, 2024

Claire Vo, Chief Product Officer at LaunchDarkly and founder of ChatPRD, shares her journey from copywriter to CPO. She emphasizes the importance of clarity in career goals and embracing your unique skills. The conversation touches on maintaining efficiency in large organizations while addressing the challenges women face in tech. Claire also explores the evolving role of AI in product management and discusses the creation of ChatPRD, a tool designed to revolutionize product documentation. Tune in for valuable insights on leadership and navigating the tech landscape!

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ADVICE

Career Progression

Know what you want out of your career and be clear about it with others.
Make it easy for your boss to help you achieve your goals by presenting solutions, not just problems.

ANECDOTE

Proactive Proposal

Claire Vo proactively proposed an org chart and job description when a marketing leadership gap emerged.
This clear proposal led to her securing the role, demonstrating the power of providing solutions.

ADVICE

Promotion Focus

Focus on the value a promotion brings to the company, not just personal gain.
Highlight how your skills and experience address the organization's needs to justify a role change.

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