Lidia Oshlyansky
CPO at Gillian, a growth platform for founders. Extensive experience scaling products at Spotify and Google, with a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 58min
96: Lidia Oshlyansky - 3 Skills That Outlast Any Tech Shift
Lidia Oshlyansky, CPO at Gillian and former leader at Spotify and Google, shares her insights on essential skills that withstand tech shifts. She emphasizes the importance of foundational skills like negotiation and systems thinking over transient tools. Lidia discusses the evolution of job roles in tech and advocates for curiosity-driven adaptability. She also addresses the challenges tech leaders face and provides tactical advice for continuous learning, urging a shift from 'future-proofing' to 'curiosity-proofing' careers in a rapidly changing landscape.
May 28, 2025 • 56min
S2E03: Lidia Oshlyansky on Managing Without Artifacts, Creative Chaos, and When to Walk Away
In a lively discussion, Lidia Oshlyansky, Chief Product Officer at Gillion and former leader at Google and Spotify, shares her unconventional journey from social work to tech. She dives into the complexities of managing large teams, revealing her struggles with existential doubts and the importance of empowering others. Lidia also discusses the chaos of innovation in startups versus the resistance in corporate settings and reflects on fostering collaboration and confronting toxic workplace dynamics. Her insights on balancing pragmatism with ambition are both candid and inspiring.
