Episode 162: Product Roadmap: Building a Platform for the Next Decade with Craig Saldanha, Chief Product Officer at Yelp
Mar 13, 2024
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Craig Saldanha, Chief Product Officer at Yelp, discusses user research, two-sided marketplaces, and future-proofing businesses with Melissa Perri. They delve into customer trust, Yelp's platform importance, and new product launches like 'Yelp Guaranteed' and AI search experiences. The discussion includes the significance of customer reviews, building quality connections in two-sided marketplaces, and the collaboration between user researchers and product managers.
Yelp differentiates from competitors through customer trust built on quality reviews.
Balancing consumer and business priorities is essential for success in a two-sided marketplace like Yelp.
Deep dives
Focus on the Importance of Supporting Products as a Whole
Product management goes beyond day-to-day interactions with developers. It involves how organizations support products holistically, emphasizing systems, processes, and cultures to deliver value to customers.
Key Insights on Transitioning into Product Management in Health Tech
Transitioning into product management in health tech offers two pathways. One approach is joining software providers catering to biomedical needs, leveraging domain expertise to secure a junior product manager role. Another path involves starting in a complementary role within a company, expressing interest in transitioning to product management internally.
Essential Elements of Yelp's Product Strategy and Evolution
Yelp's product strategy centers around consumer trust, engagement, and elevating services. Through features like request quoting and quality lead generation, Yelp enhances the user experience and fosters meaningful connections between consumers and local businesses.
Balancing Consumer and Business Needs in a Two-Sided Marketplace
In a two-sided marketplace like Yelp, balancing consumer and business priorities is vital. By focusing on facilitating quality connections and addressing key consumer needs such as quality, price, and timing, Yelp ensures a seamless experience for both consumers and local businesses.
In this episode of Product Thinking, Craig Saldanha, Chief Product Officer at Yelp, joins Melissa Perri to explore user research, two-sided marketplaces, and the concept of the flywheel. They discuss future-proofing the business, building customer trust, and Yelp’s importance as a platform for reviews and recommendations.
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