Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career How to build a high-performing growth team | Adam Fishman (Patreon, Lyft, Imperfect Foods)
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Oct 13, 2022 
Adam Fishman, a growth and product executive with a rich background at Lyft, Patreon, and Imperfect Foods, shares insights from his extensive career. He discusses the importance of a robust onboarding process in boosting user retention and aligning expectations. Adam introduces his growth PM competency model, outlining key skills for hiring growth leaders and building effective teams. He also reflects on his time at Lyft, highlighting the excitement of its launch and competition with Uber, revealing valuable lessons learned along the way.
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Lyft Launch Memory
- Adam Fishman's most vivid memory from Lyft's launch was driving a pink-mustached car into their Soma office.
- They also had a giant pink mustache cake, celebrating the event with drivers and press.
Super Pumped Reaction
- Adam Fishman discusses his experience watching the show Super Pumped, based on the book about Uber.
- He found parts painful, reliving the competitive history with Uber, but appreciated the transparency.
Growth Strategy Mistakes
- Founders often mistakenly look for a "silver bullet" growth strategy instead of building systems and loops.
- This leads to mismatched expectations and can result in unsuccessful hires and wasted resources.
