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Casey Winters Dives Deep Into Prioritization, Second Product Mishaps, Meta & Square

Mar 14, 2024
51:24
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Casey Winters discusses prioritization challenges, Meta's decisive history, mishaps with second products, and Square's organizational shift. The podcast explores improving product expansions, recognizing signs of trouble, and the impact of organizational structure on growth. Join us for more insights at Unsolicitedfeedback.co.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective prioritization is key to product success, avoid common pitfalls like misplaced patterns.
  • Organizational structure impacts product innovation; Square's shift signifies strategic alignment for ecosystem integration.

Deep dives

Transition to Functional Org Structure at Square

Square has recently announced a shift from a GM product unit structure to a more traditional functional organization. The move towards functional orgs signifies a strategic pivot towards managing one cohesive platform and ecosystem, with multiple parts working together seamlessly under the direct oversight of the CEO. This transition reflects the company's focus on integrating across different functional areas, aligning them with the overarching strategy of the payments platform and Cash App as integral components.

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