Nickey Skarstad
Director of Product Management at Duolingo, leading a stealth product. Previously held product leadership roles at Airbnb, Etsy, and Shopify.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 1min
Nickey Skarstad (Airbnb, Etsy, Shopify, Duolingo) on translating vision into goals, operationalizing product quality, second-order decisions, brainstorming, influence, and much more
Nickey Skarstad, Director of Product Management at Duolingo, has a wealth of experience from Airbnb, Etsy, and Shopify. In this conversation, she shares insights on translating vision into actionable goals and operationalizing product quality. Skarstad discusses the importance of metrics for maintaining standards and how to structure product organizations effectively. She also explores decision-making dynamics, emphasizing second-order thinking, and offers practical brainstorming techniques to enhance collaboration. Plus, tips for thriving in remote work as a PM!
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Jun 30, 2025 • 56min
#64: How top companies evaluate PM candidates in 2025 | Nickey Skarstad (Duolingo), Stephanie J. Neill (Stripe), and Chantal Cox (LTK)
Join industry veterans Chantal Cox, Stephanie J. Neill, and Nickey Skarstad as they dissect the evolving landscape of product management hiring. Chantal, Head of Product at LTK, emphasizes the importance of creator growth strategies. Stephanie, from Stripe, shares insights on addressing user pain points. Nickey, leading Duolingo Math, reveals how AI prototypes have become essential in the evaluation process. They discuss resume scanning tactics, red flags in candidate responses, and the significance of cultural fit and domain expertise to land that coveted PM role.
