Guest: Maggie Crowley - Director of Product Management at Toast. Maggie has a rich background in product management, having worked at companies like Drift and TripAdvisor, where she honed her skills in developing product strategies and leading teams. Key Takeaways: Product Strategy: Focus on understanding the core problem your product solves and align your team around this mission. Regularly revisit and refine your strategy as the market and customer needs evolve. Customer Engagement: Engage directly with customers to gather insights and validate assumptions. This helps in building products that truly meet user needs and enhances product-market fit. Career Growth: For PMs looking to advance, focus on building cross-functional skills, understanding the business side of products, and developing leadership capabilities. Team Dynamics: Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication within product teams to drive innovation and efficiency. Adaptability: Embrace change and be willing to pivot strategies when necessary. This flexibility is crucial in the fast-paced tech environment. Topics Covered: Product strategy, customer engagement, career growth for PMs, team dynamics, adaptability in tech.
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