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#22 - Kevin Wang (Chief Product Officer, Braze) - Scaling from Employee 5 to Public Company Exec, 0 to 1 Anecdotes and Advice for Early Stage Startups, Product Advice from early to scale
Oct 18, 2023
Kevin Wang, Chief Product Officer at Braze, discusses his journey from employee #5 to a public company executive. He shares anecdotes and advice for early-stage startups, including insights on building products for enterprises, acquiring customers, and hiring. Wang also talks about Braze's end-to-end platform for enterprise customers and the importance of customer input in product development. He highlights the value of removing features, building customer relationships, and the unique features of Braze's product.
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Quick takeaways
- Kevin's journey from software engineer to Chief Product Officer at Braze showcases the potential for growth within a company.
- The early stage advice followed by Kevin and his team at Braze proved instrumental in their success in a competitive market.
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The importance of enterprise software and the evolution of technology
Kevin discusses his deep belief in enterprise software and how the rise of mobile devices and real-time communication has transformed industries.
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