20Product: Loom CPO Janie Lee on Three Core Skills that Make the Best PMs, How to Find, Pick and Train the Best PM Talent and Lessons from OpenDoor and Rippling on Product Breadth, Pricing and Talent Density
This podcast episode explores various aspects of product management, including career development, talent density, customer empathy, product design, writing skills, hiring practices, product reviews, storytelling, and the impact of AI. The speakers discuss the importance of business acumen, accuracy in pricing algorithms, and combining automation with human touch in ML/AI products. They also highlight the significance of talent density, customer understanding, storytelling, and creating a great end-user experience. The challenges of transitioning from consumer products to enterprise products are examined, along with the importance of hiring junior PMs and conducting effective hiring processes. The podcast also delves into the hiring process, product reviews, and the role of transparent pricing in healthcare. Two tools, Airtable and Pendo, are introduced for product management success.
