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How Twitter is building its future, with Kayvon Beykpour

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Mar 9, 2021
Kayvon Beykpour, the former Head of Consumer Product at Twitter, shares insights into his role in steering product strategy. He discusses Twitter's innovative features like Super Follows and Spaces designed to enhance user engagement. Beykpour also tackles the challenges of content moderation, especially in real-time discussions. The conversation explores Twitter's competitive landscape and its strategies to maintain relevance while boosting revenue. Finally, he touches on community-driven initiatives like Birdwatch that aim to combat misinformation.
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ADVICE

Embrace Ambitious Bets

  • Encourage risk-taking and long-term bets within product teams.
  • Foster a culture of patience and acceptance for ambitious projects.
INSIGHT

Balancing Impatience and Progress

  • Decision-making timelines vary based on leadership levels and project scopes.
  • Balance impatience for progress with appreciating achievements along the way.
ADVICE

Prioritization and Delegation

  • Delegate decisions effectively and empower your team.
  • Focus on prioritization based on return on investment (ROI).
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