Chandra Janakiraman dives into a practical, step-by-step framework for crafting and aligning product strategy, which he developed during his time at companies like Meta, Headspace, and VRChat.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why most product strategies fail

* How to bridge vision and execution

* The five Strategy Blocks that turn fuzzy ideas into focused action

* How to get stakeholders aligned fast using a shared strategy language

* How Meta, Headspace, and VRChat used this framework to unlock real growth

* How to apply Strategy Blocks to your team today — whether you’re a PM, a founder, or a product leader

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