S4E8 - Always start by testing your best variation with Zach Lebovics

Zach Lebovics shares insights on experimentation and product management. He discusses the importance of documenting assumptions, testing the best-case scenario first, and understanding that experiment failure isn't solely tied to the outcome. Zach also shares personal experiences and learnings from working in companies like Zynga, Ritual, and Tonal, providing valuable tips for product managers. Episode links Zach's Etsy shop link: www.mindfulmix.co Zach's Team Hub on Coda link: https://coda.io/@zach-lebovics/tonals-product-team-hub Chapters 00:00 Unlocking the Power of Experimentation: Insights and Strategies 00:23 Meet Zach: A Journey from Product Manager to Experimentation 01:56 The Art of Optimization: From Personal Life to Professional Projects 05:33 Diving Deep into Experimentation: Lessons from Zynga to Tonal 12:21 The Three Pillars of Successful Experimentation 30:26 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways and Future Directions