Elena Luneva

CPO, advisor, and executive coach with product leadership experience at high-growth companies; writes about product leadership, influence, and executive communication and teaches CPO-level skills.

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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 2min

#79: The art of disagreeing with your CEO without putting your career at risk | Elena Luneva (CPO & Advisor, Ex-Braintrust, Nextdoor)

Elena Luneva, a seasoned CPO and executive coach, shares her insights on navigating the tricky landscape of disagreeing with your CEO, particularly those driven by gut instincts. She discusses the emotional turmoil product leaders face during sudden pivots and emphasizes the importance of cross-functional alignment. Elena offers practical strategies, like using a horizons framework for evaluating new bets and visualizing trade-offs to facilitate tough conversations. Her advice helps leaders advocate for their teams without risking their careers.

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