Mike Curti, a newly hired product leader, and Joshua Herzig-Marx, an advisor for startups, dive into the broken landscape of PM hiring. They discuss the pitfalls of copying Big Tech hiring practices, advocating for structured interviews and clarity in candidate assessments. The duo shares strategies to reduce bias and foster diversity, emphasizing the need for interviewers to adopt a storytelling approach. They also explore balancing authenticity and preparation while redefining success metrics in hiring, offering invaluable insights for startups and established companies alike.