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Aug 14, 2024 Kaz Nejatian, Shopify’s VP of Product & COO, shares valuable insights from his experiences at Facebook and with industry leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Keith Rabois, and Tobi Lütke. He critiques the 'Lean Startup' model and its impacts on software quality while emphasizing why developing internal tools is vital for product excellence. Kaz also discusses the complexities of remote work and hiring, along with the surprising truths about marriage's influence on success. His perspectives offer a fresh take on achieving greatness in both business and personal life.
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Lean Startup Critique
- The "Lean Startup" methodology can be detrimental, leading to the creation of incomplete software.
- Focus on shipping complete, enjoyable products, even if they're a constrained version of your final vision.
Importance of Vision
- Start with a clear vision, even if it changes later.
- Everything good starts with identifying a problem and aiming to fix it.
Internal Tooling
- Building internal tools, like Shopify does, allows for deeper control and integration.
- This approach shapes company culture and working processes, even though it requires maintenance.
