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37: Why do startups need Product Managers? (with Anna Naumova)
THE GUEST
Anna Naumova is a seasoned product manager and the founder of Prodcast, a company dedicated to helping immigrants navigate their professional journeys in new countries. With a wealth of experience from working at top tech companies, including Apple, Anna shares her insights into the unique challenges faced by those new to the U.S. and how they can overcome them.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 Do Startups Really Need Product Managers?Anna offers a surprising take on whether small startups truly need product managers. She explains why in the early stages, the founder might be the best person to handle product management duties and how the role often evolves as the company grows.
💡 Breaking into Product ManagementFor those looking to transition into product management, Anna breaks down the essential skills needed, from understanding the business side to mastering user needs. She emphasizes the importance of gaining hands-on experience and developing a product mindset.
🔄 Is Moving to the U.S. Worth It for Startups?Anna and Joel discuss the pros and cons of relocating to the U.S. for startup founders, weighing the benefits of the U.S. market against the high cost of living. They explore alternative strategies for gaining U.S. market access without the need to move.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
Connect with Anna Naumova
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naumovaanna/
Website: https://annanaumova.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@prodcastUS
Connect with Joel Di Trapani
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/
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THE GUEST
Anna Naumova is a seasoned product manager and the founder of Prodcast, a company dedicated to helping immigrants navigate their professional journeys in new countries. With a wealth of experience from working at top tech companies, including Apple, Anna shares her insights into the unique challenges faced by those new to the U.S. and how they can overcome them.
THE QUESTIONS
🔍 Do Startups Really Need Product Managers?Anna offers a surprising take on whether small startups truly need product managers. She explains why in the early stages, the founder might be the best person to handle product management duties and how the role often evolves as the company grows.
💡 Breaking into Product ManagementFor those looking to transition into product management, Anna breaks down the essential skills needed, from understanding the business side to mastering user needs. She emphasizes the importance of gaining hands-on experience and developing a product mindset.
🔄 Is Moving to the U.S. Worth It for Startups?Anna and Joel discuss the pros and cons of relocating to the U.S. for startup founders, weighing the benefits of the U.S. market against the high cost of living. They explore alternative strategies for gaining U.S. market access without the need to move.
THE SHOW
DO AS I SAY is an advice show about the real problems in startups.
Connect with Anna Naumova
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naumovaanna/
Website: https://annanaumova.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@prodcastUS
Connect with Joel Di Trapani
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joelditrapani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CVikUi4KcITAB4F15n5tZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ditrapani/
Calendar: https://cal.com/joelditrapani
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://joelditrapani.com/