The Skip Podcast Stage of company: a career unlock
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Jul 30, 2024 Discover how a company's growth stage impacts product management roles and career paths. Explore the four key stages: from early chaos to established market leaders. Learn how to align your skills with the right stage and make informed career moves. Dive into the challenges and dynamics of transitioning between stages, the importance of diverse experiences, and how to navigate innovation in established firms. Gain insights from seasoned leaders to enhance your career in product management.
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Stage Matters More Than Brand
- Company growth stage matters more than brand name when choosing roles.
- Product management transforms across stages, so PM skill fit depends on company phase.
The Four Phases Of Growth
- Companies follow an S-curve: drunken walk, product-market fit, hypergrowth, then market leader.
- Each phase has distinct problems and demands that reshape functions like product management.
Be Scrappy Early On
- In early 'drunken walk' startups, prioritize speed, customer learning, and scrappy execution.
- Avoid heavy process and focus on one product and close founder collaboration.