From Google Drive to Transforming Public Services: A Product Manager's Story - Scott Johnston - CPO at Code for America Fireside with Founders & Leaders

In this episode, we talk to Scott Johnston, CPO at Code for America about his journey as a Product Leader.



This one is jam-packed with stories that will inspire you to be at your best. From working with Google, getting fired by Sergey Brin (and re-hired) and surviving cancer, it really has got it all.



https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjohnston/



[00:03:23] Impact of product management on users.

[00:06:32] Alleviating poverty and improving services.

[00:09:46] Evolution of file storage.

[00:15:26] Thinking 100 years ahead.

[00:18:31] Leadership and firing at Google.

[00:24:14] Managing Upwards

[00:27:29] Building and cancelling product launch.

[00:30:11] Managing bills and puppy mishap.

[00:36:01] The importance of technology in education.

[00:41:30] Impact of technology on education.

[00:44:28] Surviving cancer and leadership insights.

[00:49:35] Jobs defining personal identity.