E74 - Product Prioritization & Product-Led Growth SAAS Products | Anup Sheshadri

In this engaging episode 🎙️, join hosts Sid Saladi and Phani as they talk with Anup Sheshadri, Head of Product at Rout Spring. Anup shares invaluable insights 🔍 on the nuances of product management, emphasizing prioritization and product-led growth strategies. Discover the SU-Rice framework 📊, Anup's innovative approach to enhancing decision-making in product development. Dive into the challenges faced during the pandemic 🌐 and how Rout Spring navigated these uncertain times, focusing on organic growth and a strategic balance between product-led and sales-led growth. Anup also discusses his insightful books 📚 on product management and recommends essential resources like 'The Design of Everyday Things' and the Product Lead Alliance Podcast. A must-listen for anyone in the product management field! Highlights: Anup Sheshadri's journey through the complexities of product management and the crucial role of prioritization 🌟. Deep dive into the SU-Rice framework: A game-changer in product management decision-making 🛠️. Lessons from pandemic: Strategies for product-led growth and maintaining market balance ⚖️. Insights from Anup's books on product management: Guiding lights for professionals 📘. Top recommendations for product managers: 'The Design of Everyday Things' and the Product Lead Alliance Podcast 🎧. Connect with Anup here LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupsheshadri Anups Books: The Art of Prioritization- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLJH5J53?nodl=1&dplnkId=0f5a655c-b399-45ed-bbb8-ad45a90a2e85 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CLJH5J53?nodl=1&dplnkId=c3725440-3541-4440-86a9-064cf0b50322 Building A Career In Product Management- Is There A Logical Path To Success? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9YTMLX4?nodl=1&dplnkId=2bd46f07-d19c-4d6b-9547-2e1567313ae0 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0C9YTMLX4?nodl=1&dplnkId=29a0c87d-5491-46fb-a311-22dd960e1304 Connect with the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Sid: LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] Newsletter - [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter - [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Anup Shad's Background 5:00 - The Importance of Prioritization in Product Management 11:00 - Developing the Su-Rice Framework 17:00 - Application and Impact of the Su-Rice Framework 23:00 - Transition to Product Management from Different Fields 29:00 - Anup's Books on Product Management 34:00 - Product-Led Growth and Strategies During the Pandemic 41:00 - Balancing Product-Led and Sales-Led Approaches 47:00 - Measuring Success and Growth Metrics at Rout Spring 54:00 - Book Recommendations and Wrap-up