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Ep#21: Stephany Y - Building products at Meta, Transitioning to Startups, and the Evolution of the Product Role
Welcome to episode 21 of LitPM! Today, we’re joined by the amazing Stephany, currently a Group PM at Atlassian. Stephany has an impressive background, having worked at notable startups like Glossier and Attentive, and kicking off her journey with the renowned Google APM internship. Post-college, she joined Facebook's rotational product manager program, where she contributed to key features like Instagram Stories.
In this episode, we dive deep into Stephany's career and her unique perspective on product management. We explore her entry into the field, the various archetypes of product managers, and the work she did at Meta. We also discuss her transition from big tech to startups, her move into product leadership, and how she excels in her current GPM role at Atlassian.
Whether you’re aspiring to break into product management, curious about how FAANG PMs tackle challenges, eager to advance your product career, or simply interested in the tech industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in and enjoy!
Timestamps:
(1:50) Background and Intro
(4:17) Google APM internship
(9:21) PM archetypes
(14:22) Meta’s RPM program
(19:02) Building products at Meta - IG Stories vs. Snapchat
(30:37) How to prepare for PM role with no background or experience
(33:21) Choosing Big Tech vs. Startup as a New Grad
(37:19) Exiting Meta for Startups
(39:37) Transitioning into Product Leadership
(43:30) The evolution of the GPM role
(48:20) How product role has evolved over the years
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Welcome to episode 21 of LitPM! Today, we’re joined by the amazing Stephany, currently a Group PM at Atlassian. Stephany has an impressive background, having worked at notable startups like Glossier and Attentive, and kicking off her journey with the renowned Google APM internship. Post-college, she joined Facebook's rotational product manager program, where she contributed to key features like Instagram Stories.
In this episode, we dive deep into Stephany's career and her unique perspective on product management. We explore her entry into the field, the various archetypes of product managers, and the work she did at Meta. We also discuss her transition from big tech to startups, her move into product leadership, and how she excels in her current GPM role at Atlassian.
Whether you’re aspiring to break into product management, curious about how FAANG PMs tackle challenges, eager to advance your product career, or simply interested in the tech industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in and enjoy!
Timestamps:
(1:50) Background and Intro
(4:17) Google APM internship
(9:21) PM archetypes
(14:22) Meta’s RPM program
(19:02) Building products at Meta - IG Stories vs. Snapchat
(30:37) How to prepare for PM role with no background or experience
(33:21) Choosing Big Tech vs. Startup as a New Grad
(37:19) Exiting Meta for Startups
(39:37) Transitioning into Product Leadership
(43:30) The evolution of the GPM role
(48:20) How product role has evolved over the years