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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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326 snips
Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 17min

Lessons in product leadership and AI strategy from Glean, Google, Amazon, and Slack | Tamar Yehoshua (Product at Glean, ex-Google and Slack)

Tamar Yehoshua, the President of Product and Technology at Glean, brings her wealth of experience from Slack, Google, and Amazon to discuss essential lessons in product leadership. She shares insights on building strong cross-functional relationships, emphasizing collaboration with engineers for effective product development. Tamar delves into the transformative role of AI in tech, advocating for embracing new tools for enhanced productivity. She also reflects on leadership principles from industry giants like Jeff Bezos while encouraging flexibility in career growth in today's fast-paced landscape.
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263 snips
Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 31min

Becoming a super IC: Lessons from 12 years as a PM individual contributor | Tal Raviv (Product Lead at Riverside)

Tal Raviv, a seasoned product manager and former co-founder of a profitable SaaS company, shares his unique journey as an individual contributor. He discusses the rise of 'super ICs' and the support they need to thrive in their roles. Tal emphasizes the fulfillment he finds in staying an IC rather than moving into management, and offers insights on using AI to boost productivity. He also shares strategies for building self-reliant teams and lessons learned from his career, balancing professional growth with personal satisfaction.
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489 snips
Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 55min

Rethinking SEO in the age of AI | Eli Schwartz (SEO advisor, author)

Eli Schwartz, a leading SEO consultant and author of Product-Led SEO, shares his insights on the evolution of SEO in the AI era. He discusses how businesses must adapt their strategies for keyword research, emphasizing mid-funnel tactics and understanding user intent. Eli highlights the need to treat SEO as a product while debunking common myths. He also explores the impact of recent legal challenges on Google's dominance and how younger generations are shifting away from traditional search engines toward social media for information.
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209 snips
Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 23min

The things engineers are desperate for PMs to understand | Camille Fournier (author of “The Manager’s Path,” ex-CTO at Rent the Runway)

Camille Fournier, author of 'The Manager’s Path' and former CTO at Rent the Runway, shares her wealth of experience in tech leadership. She discusses the common frustrations engineers have with product managers, like communication breakdowns and misallocated credit. Camille offers insights on avoiding major rewrites in software, the transition from engineer to manager, and the importance of clear collaboration with platform teams. She also emphasizes striking a balance between effective management and personal well-being, topped off with tips for new managers.
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260 snips
Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 51min

Land your dream job in today’s market: negotiation tactics, job search councils, and more | Phyl Terry (Author, “Never Search Alone”)

Phyl Terry, author of "Never Search Alone" and CEO of Collaborative Gain, shares invaluable insights for job seekers. He emphasizes the importance of not navigating the job market alone and introduces job search councils as supportive communities. Phyl discusses determining your candidate-market fit, conducting a listening tour, and practical negotiation tactics to stand out. He highlights the power of collaboration and peer support in enhancing career growth, encouraging listeners to embrace vulnerability and seek help during their journey.
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179 snips
Sep 8, 2024 • 1h 9min

How LinkedIn became interesting: The inside story | Tomer Cohen (CPO at LinkedIn)

Tomer Cohen, Chief Product Officer at LinkedIn, discusses the platform's exciting evolution into an AI-first space. He shares insights on transforming LinkedIn's feed into a dynamic content hub and his impactful mantra, "We might be wrong, but we're not confused." Tomer emphasizes the importance of conviction in product leadership and the value of clarity in team dynamics. He also explores strategies for embracing AI in product development, the significance of personal strengths, and how passion drives impactful innovation. Tune in for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at LinkedIn!
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453 snips
Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 44min

The original growth hacker reveals his secrets | Sean Ellis (author of “Hacking Growth”)

Sean Ellis, a pioneering growth expert who coined 'growth hacking,' shares invaluable insights on measuring product-market fit with his renowned Sean Ellis Test. He discusses strategies for improving user activation and retention rates, and selecting North Star metrics that reflect genuine customer value. Listeners gain wisdom from his experiences at Dropbox and beyond, understand how user feedback drives product success, and explore the evolving landscape of growth strategies in the age of AI.
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282 snips
Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 37min

Airbnb’s Vlad Loktev on embracing chaos, inquiry over advocacy, poking the bear, and “impact, impact, impact” (Partner at Index Ventures, Airbnb GM/VP Product)

Vlad Loktev, a former GM at Airbnb and now a Partner at Index Ventures, shares insights from his decade-long journey in product management. He discusses why chaos can spark innovation, emphasizing the need for inquiry over advocacy. Vlad highlights the importance of prioritizing impactful work, strategic leadership, and the balance of speed and quality in product releases. His reflections on Brian Chesky’s leadership style and the significance of fostering a supportive company culture provide valuable lessons for founders navigating growth and change.
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804 snips
Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 38min

How to consistently go viral: Nikita Bier’s playbook for winning at consumer apps (co-founder of TBH, Gas, advisor, investor)

Nikita Bier, co-founder of TBH and Gas, shares his expertise as a growth strategist for consumer apps. He reveals the secrets behind the explosive growth of TBH and Gas while discussing the allure of targeting teen users. The conversation dives into combating misinformation and the challenges of creating long-lasting social products. Nikita also emphasizes the delicate balance between strategy and luck in app development, along with valuable insights for founders looking to succeed in the competitive tech landscape.
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382 snips
Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 11min

Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should PM your career like you PM your product | Deb Liu (CEO of Ancestry, ex-Facebook, PayPal, eBay)

Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry and former VP at Facebook, shares her journey from product management to leadership. She emphasizes the importance of managing your career like a product—focusing on continuous learning and resilience. Liu discusses the challenges introverts face in the workplace, advocating for self-promotion and inclusivity. Listeners will appreciate her insights on creating effective 30-60-90-day plans and overcoming perfectionism, as well as her encouragement to embrace failures as stepping stones to success.

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