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SochCast SC2 EP1 - Product Leadership and the Future of Product Management feat. Aakash Gupta
Get ready for an insightful conversation in this week's episode of SochCast as we sit down with Aakash Gupta, CoFounder at Product Growth, to delve into the world of product management and its evolution over the years.Aakash discusses the changes and advancements in Product Management, the skills required, and ways to achieve clarity of thought. They also cover sharing knowledge, virality and network effects. Aakash advises on balancing product strategy and management responsibilities, essential traits for Product Leaders, and characteristics of high-performing teams.Whether you are a seasoned Product Manager or just starting out in the Product Management field, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed.
About the Speaker
Aakash Gupta is a renowned Product Leader having worked with giants like Google, Epic Games, and Affirm. He's also one of the leading content creators on Product Leadership and Product Strategy, helping shape the next generation of product managers.
Chapters
0:00 Aakash’s Introduction
1:37 Aakash’s journey into Product Management
3:20 How has Product Management evolved over the last decade?
6:15 What factors drive popularity of Product Management as a profession?
7:23 How to be a clear thinker as a Product Manager
11:48 Should PMs start publishing content with thin domain expertise?
14:27 What role do virality and network effects play in driving a company's success
17:22 Principles of Product-Led Growth
20:20 How can PMs avoid a delivery-focused mindset?
24:12 How doe s the PM role evolve as they ascend the career ladder?
27:20 How to focus on product strategy vs management responsibilities
30:26 Traits of effective Product Leaders
33:15 What do top product teams at tech giants have in common?
35:46 Impact of AI on Product Management Role
40:02 Evolution of Product Management Role with AI
41:43 Recommended Readings
Recommendations from the episode
Kite Runner by Khaled Hussaini
https://www.amazon.com/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini-author/dp/1526604736
Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
https://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Revised-Expanded/dp/0465050654
Give and Take by Adam Grant
https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986I
nspired by Marty Cagan
https://www.amazon.com/INSPIRED-Create-Tech-Products-Customers/dp/1119387507
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By Abdul GhaffarGet ready for an insightful conversation in this week's episode of SochCast as we sit down with Aakash Gupta, CoFounder at Product Growth, to delve into the world of product management and its evolution over the years.Aakash discusses the changes and advancements in Product Management, the skills required, and ways to achieve clarity of thought. They also cover sharing knowledge, virality and network effects. Aakash advises on balancing product strategy and management responsibilities, essential traits for Product Leaders, and characteristics of high-performing teams.Whether you are a seasoned Product Manager or just starting out in the Product Management field, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed.
About the Speaker
Aakash Gupta is a renowned Product Leader having worked with giants like Google, Epic Games, and Affirm. He's also one of the leading content creators on Product Leadership and Product Strategy, helping shape the next generation of product managers.
Chapters
0:00 Aakash’s Introduction
1:37 Aakash’s journey into Product Management
3:20 How has Product Management evolved over the last decade?
6:15 What factors drive popularity of Product Management as a profession?
7:23 How to be a clear thinker as a Product Manager
11:48 Should PMs start publishing content with thin domain expertise?
14:27 What role do virality and network effects play in driving a company's success
17:22 Principles of Product-Led Growth
20:20 How can PMs avoid a delivery-focused mindset?
24:12 How doe s the PM role evolve as they ascend the career ladder?
27:20 How to focus on product strategy vs management responsibilities
30:26 Traits of effective Product Leaders
33:15 What do top product teams at tech giants have in common?
35:46 Impact of AI on Product Management Role
40:02 Evolution of Product Management Role with AI
41:43 Recommended Readings
Recommendations from the episode
Kite Runner by Khaled Hussaini
https://www.amazon.com/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini-author/dp/1526604736
Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
https://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Revised-Expanded/dp/0465050654
Give and Take by Adam Grant
https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986I
nspired by Marty Cagan
https://www.amazon.com/INSPIRED-Create-Tech-Products-Customers/dp/1119387507