PJ Linarducci, Chief Product Officer at Thumbtack, shares his journey from Meta to leading product management at a growing startup. He discusses the shift from large to small-scale product leadership and the challenges of evolving Thumbtack from a marketplace to a comprehensive home management platform. PJ emphasizes the importance of innovation versus optimizing established offerings and how product managers can lead through influence, not authority. Tune in to learn about the future of home services and empowering small businesses.

Thumbtack CPO, P.J. Linarducci, discusses the importance of execution over strategy in product management. He shares insights on rituals and ceremonies that Thumbtack uses to keep teams aligned and emphasizes the value of role models, mentors, and sponsors in career development. The podcast also explores the challenges and benefits of remote and hybrid work models.