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Ep 10 - Mark Ryan on leading product at Shopify, the importance of getting your product message right, and how to align design and engineering teams.
Mark Ryan, co-founder of Pavlov, shares insights on being a founder and the importance of curiosity in product development. He discusses his experiences at Intercom and Shopify, highlighting the emphasis on customer-centricity and the power of direct communication with customers. Mark also emphasizes the value of aligning the team around a common goal and the challenges of product messaging. He concludes by offering his contact information and willingness to help others.
Keywords
founder, curiosity, product development, customer-centricity, communication, Intercom, Shopify, alignment, product messaging
Takeaways
- Being a founder requires curiosity and a passion for building things.
- Environments and experiences shape entrepreneurial tendencies.
- Intercom and Shopify prioritize direct communication with customers and a customer-centric approach.
- Product messaging should be personal, respectful, and focused on helping customers.
- Aligning the team around a common goal is crucial for success.
- Building a product that solves a real problem is the foundation for success.
- Curiosity and empathy are essential qualities for product people.
- Data and customer conversations should inform product decisions.
- Product strategy should guide the direction of the company.
- Hiring people with diverse perspectives and experiences is valuable for problem-solving.
- Effective product messaging requires simplicity and a focus on value.
- Helping customers achieve value is key to product success.
- Collaboration and support from others are essential for personal and professional growth.
Titles
- The Guiding Role of Product Strategy
- Aligning the Team Around a Common Goal
Sound Bites
"I knew nothing back then. I didn't know what I was doing."
"Environments that you grew up in has a lot to do with this."
"Product market fit is a moving target."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of a Founder
03:05 The Importance of Direct Communication with Customers
06:34 Aligning the Team Around a Common Goal
11:44 Product Messaging: Personal, Respectful, and Helpful
14:19 Building a Product that Solves Real Problems
17:08 The Role of Curiosity and Empathy in Product Development
23:05 Data and Customer Conversations in Product Decision-Making
25:08 The Guiding Role of Product Strategy
28:18 The Value of Diverse Perspectives in Problem-Solving
33:47 Driving Customer Success and Achieving Value
37:35 The Power of Collaboration and Support in Growth
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By Sam MarchantMark Ryan, co-founder of Pavlov, shares insights on being a founder and the importance of curiosity in product development. He discusses his experiences at Intercom and Shopify, highlighting the emphasis on customer-centricity and the power of direct communication with customers. Mark also emphasizes the value of aligning the team around a common goal and the challenges of product messaging. He concludes by offering his contact information and willingness to help others.
Keywords
founder, curiosity, product development, customer-centricity, communication, Intercom, Shopify, alignment, product messaging
Takeaways
- Being a founder requires curiosity and a passion for building things.
- Environments and experiences shape entrepreneurial tendencies.
- Intercom and Shopify prioritize direct communication with customers and a customer-centric approach.
- Product messaging should be personal, respectful, and focused on helping customers.
- Aligning the team around a common goal is crucial for success.
- Building a product that solves a real problem is the foundation for success.
- Curiosity and empathy are essential qualities for product people.
- Data and customer conversations should inform product decisions.
- Product strategy should guide the direction of the company.
- Hiring people with diverse perspectives and experiences is valuable for problem-solving.
- Effective product messaging requires simplicity and a focus on value.
- Helping customers achieve value is key to product success.
- Collaboration and support from others are essential for personal and professional growth.
Titles
- The Guiding Role of Product Strategy
- Aligning the Team Around a Common Goal
Sound Bites
"I knew nothing back then. I didn't know what I was doing."
"Environments that you grew up in has a lot to do with this."
"Product market fit is a moving target."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of a Founder
03:05 The Importance of Direct Communication with Customers
06:34 Aligning the Team Around a Common Goal
11:44 Product Messaging: Personal, Respectful, and Helpful
14:19 Building a Product that Solves Real Problems
17:08 The Role of Curiosity and Empathy in Product Development
23:05 Data and Customer Conversations in Product Decision-Making
25:08 The Guiding Role of Product Strategy
28:18 The Value of Diverse Perspectives in Problem-Solving
33:47 Driving Customer Success and Achieving Value
37:35 The Power of Collaboration and Support in Growth
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.