Product Growth Podcast Product Strategy Masterclass by Gautham Krishnan, Product Leader @ Disney+ Hotstar
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Jan 8, 2025 Gautham Krishnan, Head of Product at Disney+ Hotstar, reveals secrets from managing the world's largest live streaming platform. He discusses the importance of second-order thinking to uncover hidden opportunities and shares insights on assessing product strategies. Listeners will learn how BluSmart is challenging Uber in India and the common mistakes during pre-mortems. Gautham also emphasizes the critical traits for hiring PMs and how AI can revolutionize product management. Perfect for aspiring product managers looking to elevate their skills!
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Think Big Picture
- Understand the bigger picture, stepping back from the roadmap.
- Consider the perspectives of the CEO, marketing, and CFO to align product insights with organizational objectives.
Question and Articulate
- Continuously ask "why" to understand the purpose behind tasks.
- Articulate your product vision clearly to gain control over the roadmap.
Review and Share Learnings
- Review shipped features, learn from successes and failures.
- Communicate learnings broadly, especially to senior leadership, to align the organization.