From LinkedIn and Atlassian Product Leadership to VC: The Evolution of Joff Redfern | Chief Product Officer at Atlassian | E224

Jun 19, 2024

Ex-Chief Product Officer at Atlassian turned VC partner Joff Redfern shares insights on career evolution, talent management, and 'Rolling Four Plans.' He discusses AI investments, sustainable living, and effective communication in tech industries. Learn about product platform building, organizational changes, and the impact of AI on product management.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Evolution of Career, Remote Work, and Building a Product Platform

01:35 • 10min

Building Consistency Across Multiple Product Teams

11:49 • 2min

Navigating Organizational Changes and Innovation at Atlassian

13:40 • 13min

Transitioning from Product Leadership to Venture Capital

26:56 • 4min

AI Investments and Impact on Product Management

31:16 • 12min

In this episode of the Product Podcast, we dive into the fascinating career journey of Joff Redfern, who made a big move from Chief Product Officer at Atlassian to partner at Menlo Ventures. If you're navigating career changes or want to master business innovation, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us as Joff shares his insights on the dynamic roles of VP and CPO, the importance of managing talent, and building strong executive relationships. He also talks about his "less is more" philosophy, which extends to his sustainable living on a farm in Santa Barbara, where he's all about being food, water, and energy independent.

You'll learn about Joff's innovative "Rolling Four Plans" strategy, which he introduced at Atlassian. This game-changing approach to traditional annual planning promotes flexibility with quarterly updates, helping organizations stay ahead in a competitive market.

We also explore how AI is transforming venture capital and product tech industries. Joff discusses investments in pioneering companies, shedding light on how AI is reshaping software development and product management. Plus, he highlights the importance of effective communication in rallying teams around groundbreaking visions.

Don't miss this compelling episode filled with actionable insights and strategies to excel in the evolving tech landscape. Hit that subscribe button and join us for an exciting journey into the world of products! 🎧✨

Episode highlights 🚀
(00:00) 🚀 Transition From Product Executive to VC
(04:57) 🔨 Building a Great Business
(15:19) 📈 Improving Strategy With Rolling Four Plans
(19:39) 💪 Surround Yourself with Amazing People
(23:23) 💼 When Joff Joined Atlassian
(28:19) 💡 Venture Capital and AI Investing
(34:50) 🤖 AI's Impact on Product Tech Industry
(41:16) 🗣️ The Power of Effective Communication

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Credits:
Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
Guest: Joff Redfern