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Greatest hits on career advice with Peter Yang (Roblox, ex-Reddit)

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Oct 1, 2023
Peter Yang, Product Lead at Roblox, discusses advancing mid to late-stage product management careers. Topics include pursuing growth over promotion, optimizing for company stage, knowing when to leave a company, trade-offs between compensation and tenure, and why top companies offer high compensation.
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ADVICE

Mid-Stage PM Career Advice

  • Focus on mid-stage PM careers, like transitioning from managing a product to managing a team.
  • Consider if this transition is essential for career advancement.
INSIGHT

Builder Story over Team Size

  • Today, building impactful products is more critical than simply managing large teams due to slower industry growth.
  • Focus on your "builder story" – what you built, its impact, and challenges overcome.
ADVICE

Prioritize Growth over Promotion

  • To get promoted faster, find an environment where your strengths shine and you can be your true self.
  • Prioritize growth over promotion, focusing on building impactful products and navigating challenges.
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