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Nickey Skarstad

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Nickey Skarstad (Airbnb, Etsy, Shopify, Duolingo) on translating vision into goals, operationalizing product quality, second-order decisions, brainstorming, influence, and much more

Jul 18, 20221h 0m

In this episode, Nickey Skarstad, a seasoned product manager with experience at companies like Airbnb and Duolingo, shares her insights on translating vision into actionable goals and maintaining product quality. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the end consumer experience and adapting to remote work challenges, while also recommending valuable resources for aspiring product managers.

Notable Quotes

โ€œAirbnb does not ship product if it is not good. They are obsessed with the end consumer experience.โ€

Product Quality

โ€œDifferent teams have different ways of working, but trying to be asynchronous, using Slack, making sure you're following up in very visible ways where people can see.โ€

Remote Work

โ€œFollow people that are plugged into cultural zeitgeist because it helps you also understand the moment in which you are shipping.โ€

Advice for PMs