

Ep30: Product, Platforms, & Poking the Bear; w/ April Underwood, former CPO @ Slack, and co-founder #ANGELS — Product Market Fit podcast
May 31, 2023
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Unifying Thread in My Career Path So Far
02:21 • 3min
The Pros and Cons of Google, Twitter, and Slack
04:52 • 3min
The Unique Insight That Made Twitter Successful
08:20 • 5min
The Influence of Dick Estalo and Leo Palovitz on Leadership
13:18 • 4min
The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
17:35 • 2min
The Early Days of Product-Led Growth
19:47 • 3min
The Evolution of PLG
22:57 • 3min
How to Overcome Barriers to Onboarding
25:43 • 4min
The North Star Metrics of a SaaS Product
29:57 • 3min
How to Build a Successful Slack Platform
32:35 • 5min
The Importance of Bundling Distribution Competition With Microsoft's Perspective Today
37:57 • 3min
How to Balance Conviction Versus Fundamentals When Investing
41:23 • 3min
The Importance of Asking the Right Questions at Early Stage
44:40 • 2min
The Implications of AI for the Industry
46:49 • 2min
The Pros and Cons of Working With a Quote Unquote Operator Investor
48:55 • 4min
Tips for Early Stage Founders Raising Money
52:40 • 2min
How to Keep in Touch With Product Managers
54:49 • 2min