The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20Product: Why Product Memes Are More Important Than a Product Roadmap, Why Writing is the Essential Skill for Product People, How AI Changes The Role of Product, Big Mistakes Founders Make When Hiring Product Teams with Kevin Niparko, VP Product @ Twilio
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Sep 29, 2023 Join Kevin Niparko, VP of Product at Twilio and former Head of Product at Segment, as he dives into the importance of writing for product managers. He emphasizes the role of product memes in communication, highlighting their creativity over traditional methods. Kevin shares invaluable insights from his time at Bridgewater, revealing how analytics sharpen product intuition. Discover his unique hiring strategies and the non-obvious traits he seeks in product candidates, along with his thoughts on balancing quick shipping with quality in product development.
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From Analyst to Product
- Kevin Niparko started as Segment's first data analyst, using the product daily and becoming the "internal customer".
- This experience gave him a unique perspective on product development, leading him to transition into a product role.
Analysts as Product Managers
- Analysts often possess the skills to make great product managers because they develop a broad business understanding.
- Their ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data informs effective product strategies.
Key Learnings from Bridgewater
- Understand how colleagues arrive at their decisions, not just their final opinions, to improve decision-making.
- Systematize processes and build frameworks for solving future problems, rather than just reacting to current issues.