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Product Agility

Product Catastrophes & Finding the Right Crew (With Mirela Mus, Founder & CPO of Product People)

Jan 11, 2024
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Mirela Mus, the esteemed Founder & CPO of Product People, graces
the Product Agility podcast with the first episode of 2024 to reveal her expert insights on averting product mishaps and championing rapid product delivery. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, Mirela has honed her expertise in product discovery, OKRs, and operations, making significant strides in multiple industries, from mobility to fintech, for giants like Zalando and Tier to Techstars startups.

In this episode, delve into the mind of Mirela Mus as she discusses the fulcrum of crafting great products: understanding cultural fit, surviving high-pressure environments, and the essence of product management synergy amidst challenges. Navigate the intricate dynamics of team compatibility, hiring processes, and transformational growth through Mirela's experienced lens 🚀

Mirela on LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirela-m/]

Tune in as Ben and Mirela delve deep into the core of Product People's mission, the intensity of interim roles, and the strategic significance of fitting into corporate cultures. Listen closely for tactics on surviving rigorous environments like Amazon's high-bar interviews and how to give candidates a fair warning about the pressure that accompanies interim positions💡

Discover Mirela's compelling outlook on accommodating diverse workforce expectations and fostering team efficiency🧠

Key Highlights:

🔍 03:37 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges In Crypto

🔍 05:22 - How To Kill Your Start-Up - Ignore Regulation

🔍 09:14 - Challenges And Complexities Of Crypto Start-Ups

🔍 14:57 - Culture Fit and Process Failures

🔍 19:52 - Beating Company Culture Challenges

🔍 23:50 - Office Gossip: A Hidden Agenda

🔍 27:37 - Winning At Salary Negotiations

Seize the opportunity to glean Mirela's valuable strategies and broaden your perspective on product management and agility. This conversation with Mirela Mus is a treasure trove for anyone eager to excel in the cross-intersection of products, teams, and markets. Tune in to harness her rich insig

Host Bio

Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes.

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