Product managers play a crucial role in product development by bridging the gap between different functions, such as design, engineering, and business objectives. They need technical expertise, an understanding of user needs, and a focus on the visual implementation of the product. Good product managers balance process with problem-solving, strategy, and having a clear point of view. They bring teams together, ensure everyone is aligned with the objectives, and create frameworks that lead to successful outcomes.
Dylan Field is the co-founder and CEO of Figma, the collaborative design platform that has revolutionized how product teams work. In my first-ever live podcast, recorded at Figma Config, Dylan and I dig into:
• How intuition and product taste drive Dylan’s decision-making
• The challenge of keeping things simple
• Dylan’s thoughts on the future of product management
• Lessons from Figma’s early days
• How Figma built their initial user base
• Dylan’s journey from intern to CEO of a 1,000+-person company
• The future of design tools and AI
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