Brandon Fiegoli, a product manager at Farbric, shares insights on product management from his experience at IBM and Butterfly Network. He discusses the importance of asking questions, navigating the dynamic role of product management, challenges in healthcare product management, and the impact of inquiry and diverse experiences on strategies for success.
Product management roles can vary from technical to business-oriented, requiring multitasking and diverse skill sets.
Innovation in product development does not always entail creating something entirely new; success can also come from leveraging existing technologies innovatively.
Deep dives
Brandon Figoli's Healthcare Journey
Brandon Figoli shares his healthcare journey, starting with his childhood dream of becoming a doctor and his transition to product management in healthcare. After working at IBM's Watson Health and Butterfly Network, he is now at Fabric, focusing on reducing burdens for physicians and patients by providing tools that enhance care.
Variability in Product Management
Product management is described as a role that varies greatly depending on the company and sector. Brandon points out how some roles are more technical, while others are more business-oriented. He emphasizes that the product management role can involve wearing different hats, such as being a chef, coder, researcher, designer, or air traffic controller, depending on the day.
Innovating in Product Development
Innovation in product development is discussed, highlighting that creating something entirely new is not always necessary for success. Examples from Brandon's experiences at IBM and Butterfly Network illustrate how innovation can involve leveraging existing technologies in new ways. He debunks the myth that new products must be groundbreaking, citing successful companies like Samsung and Apple, which have excelled through incremental innovations.
Brandon Fiegoli of Farbric joins us for this episode and
shares his philosophies and best practices that he’s picked up throughout his
career which includes IBM and Butterfly Network. He also talks about why it’s important to
always as ASK MORE QUESTIONS!
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