Brandon Chu

VP of Product at Shopify, leading the app platform ecosystem, new initiatives, and M&A investments. Known for writing on product management.

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Jun 27, 2022 • 50min

Brandon Chu on building product at Shopify, how writing changed the trajectory of his career, the habits that make you a great PM, pros and cons of being a platform PM, how Shopify got through Covid

Brandon Chu, VP of Product at Shopify, shares insights from his career journey, from aspiring astronaut to leading product management at a major e-commerce platform. He discusses the crucial skills that elevate product managers, including the power of writing for professional growth. Brandon also reveals how Shopify adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing resilience and innovation. Plus, he explores the surprises and dynamics of being a platform PM, making for a compelling discussion about the intersection of creativity and strategy in product management.

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 19min

VP of Product at Shopify on Decision Making and Mental Models

Brandon Chu, former VP of Product at Shopify, shares insights on high-conviction decision making for product managers. They discuss the value of the Minimum Viable Product mindset, mental models for product success, explaining new products, survivorship bias, the role of language models, and the potential of AI in streamlining document work and improving internal decision making.