Mihika Kapoor

Guest: Mihika Kapoor - Product Manager at Figma. Mihika is known for her expertise in leading zero-to-one product initiatives at Figma, including her work on FigJam. She has a background in design and engineering and has previously worked at Meta. Key Takeaways: Vision is Crucial: Craft a compelling vision by being deeply connected with your users and team. Use prototypes and designs to communicate your vision effectively. Strong Conviction: Develop strong conviction by building a repository of user insights. Present ideas with confidence but remain open to feedback and willing to pivot. Building Hype: Take responsibility for creating momentum around your projects. Use company-wide forums and demos to generate excitement and buy-in. Culture and Empathy: Invest in team culture to build trust and passion. Understand and cater to individual motivations within your team to foster collaboration. Adaptability: Embrace change with optimism and view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Be scrappy and willing to adjust your approach as needed. Topics Covered: Vision creation, user empathy, building hype, team culture, adaptability, zero-to-one product development, internal hackathons, entrepreneurial culture, direct communication, and leveraging user insights.