Linear’s secret to building beloved B2B products | Nan Yu (Head of Product)
Lenny's Podcast
In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Nan Yu, Head of Product at Linear, about Linear's approach to product development and company culture. Nan shares insights into Linear's emphasis on speed without sacrificing quality, prioritizing the IC (individual contributor) experience over middle management requests, and the importance of understanding the emotional motivations behind customer needs. Nan also discusses Linear's approach to feature prioritization, the value of a "double triangle" collaboration model involving product, engineering, design, sales, and marketing, and his unique perspective on deadlines. Additionally, Nan provides advice on how to approach job interviews by identifying and solving the hiring manager's specific problems.
Part 1: Introduction to Linear
Part 2: Creativity and Collaboration
Part 3: Career Advice and Deadlines
Part 4: Lightning Round
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