Head of Growth (Anthropic): “Claude is growing itself at this point” | Amol Avasare

Anthropic's head of growth, Amol Avasare, shares insights on the company's unprecedented revenue growth, which went from $1 billion to $19 billion in 14 months. Avasare emphasizes Anthropic's focus on AI safety and its unique culture, which encourages open disagreement and prioritizes long-term brand value over short-term gains. He details how Anthropic is automating growth experiments using Claude, aiming to identify opportunities, build features, and analyze data more efficiently. Avasare also discusses the importance of interdisciplinary skills for product managers in the age of AI, advocating for adaptability and a willingness to discard old playbooks. Drawing from personal experience, including a traumatic brain injury, Avasare underscores the power of constraints and maintaining emotional balance in a high-intensity environment.