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Vision, conviction, and hype: How to build 0 to 1 inside a company | Mihika Kapoor (Product at Figma)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Different assumptions lead to product strategy disagreements

Product strategy disagreements often stem from individuals holding different assumptions. When two people disagree about product strategy, it is because they have different foundational beliefs. To effectively navigate disagreements, it is crucial to delve into the underlying assumptions driving each perspective. Building a product roadmap or idea should not be solely based on handed-down strategies but should involve understanding the key assumptions that support the chosen direction.

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Mihika Kapoor is a design-engineer-PM hybrid at Figma, where she was an early PM on FigJam and is now spearheading development on a new product at the company that’s coming out this June. She’s known as the go-to person at Figma for leading new 0-to-1 products, and, as you’ll hear in our conversation, beloved by everyone she works with. Her background includes founding Design Nation, a national nonprofit focused on democratizing design education for undergraduates; spearheading product launches at Meta; and community building within the NYC AI startup scene. In our conversation, we discuss:

• How to effectively take ideas from 0 to 1 at larger companies

• How to craft a compelling vision

• The importance of vulnerability and feedback

• The role of intuition and product sense in making decisions

• How to practically communicate your vision

• How to balance collaboration and strong opinions

• Advice for building a strong team culture

• Pivoting with grace and enthusiasm

• The current AI revolution and its impact on PM

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