Modern CTO Transitioning from Engineering to Product Leadership with Megh Gautam, CPO at Crunchbase
Dec 9, 2024
In this conversation, Megh Gautam, CPO at Crunchbase, shares insights from his decade-long journey transitioning from engineering to product leadership. He delves into his biggest misstep during this shift and emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs. Megh encourages viewing career transitions as experimental seasons, aligning interests with opportunities, and navigating the rapid changes in tech. He also highlights the significance of maintaining client communication while driving innovation in product management.
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Focus on the Problem
- Spend sufficient time understanding the problem before jumping to solutions.
- Focus on sharpening your understanding like sharpening an axe before cutting a tree.
Facilitate, Don't Dictate
- Avoid trying to come up with all the ideas yourself as a product person.
- Facilitate conversations and gather input from others.
Experiment with Roles
- Test and explore different roles to understand what you truly enjoy.
- Consider "tours of duty" or temporary assignments to gain experience and self-knowledge.