Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
Unorthodox PM wisdom: Automating user insights, unselling job candidates, logging every decision, more | Kevin Yien (Stripe, Square, Mutiny)
Aug 18, 2024
Kevin Yien, a product leader at Stripe with a colorful background in engineering and design, shares his unconventional insights. He emphasizes that aspiring product managers should gain experience in technical roles first. Kevin also reveals his unique 'unsell email' technique for hiring and advocates for maintaining a decision log. The conversation dives into automating user research to quickly gather insights and reflects on the evolving influence of AI in product management. Plus, Kevin’s personal anecdotes add a delightful twist to his professional journey.
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Quick takeaways
- Starting in roles like engineering, design, or sales equips aspiring PMs with essential insights into product development and user perspectives.
- Documenting decisions in a decision log enhances PMs' learning, strategy development, and team performance through reflection on past choices and outcomes.
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The Importance of Product Management Experience
Starting a career in product management often requires prior experience in related fields such as engineering, design, or sales. Gaining experience in these roles provides valuable insights into the product development process and customer perspective. By working closely with product teams, aspiring product managers can learn how to maximize the potential of their group and understand the difficulties of aligning different roles towards a common goal. This foundational knowledge equips future PMs with a unique perspective when transitioning into a dedicated product management role.
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