For the Love of Product 💙�‪�‬ Product-Led Alliance

In this episode, we’re joined by Liam Young, founder of Harper, a technology startup that helps retailers deliver in-store experiences to their online customers. Listen as Liam explores the origin of his company and the hurdles he faced during COVID-19, a tiring time for any business.

But there’s triumph despite the challenges, and Liam expands on how he pivoted from a marketplace to adding value to merchandisers and retailers as a B2B2C company during the pandemic.

Key talking points
Liam’s career background How he effectively sold his product to merchantsWhat’s next for Harper from a growth perspectiveHis plans for expanding Harper to additional marketsWhat advice he’d give to people looking to get investments in their companyHarper’s target personas and how they influence product decisions

Key Talking Points
Working on foundational products across the different Meta apps.The high and low points of working at Meta over the last 17 years.The importance of prioritizing and categorizing user feedback when launching new features.How Naomi progressed into a product management role at Meta and how she added value to the company as a non-technical PM.Key skills you need to be a great product leader.

Hear Radhika's input on:
How we create products that make change without unintended consequencesStep-by-step processes to avoid product diseaseFocus on the who, what, when, why, and how of product designHow to prioritize long-term vs short-term needsInclusive visions and solving pain points in a holistic way

Take a listen as Elena dives into:
The highs and lows of job interviewing in the product world Finding a company that works for both you and themChoosing a familiar role versus what is best for youWhat it takes to be a successful product leader and what does that success even meanHow your unconventional career is a valuable service in product-led growth

Phoebe Gavin, Executive Director of Talent and Development for Vox.com, explores a number of key talking points, including:
The power of coaching and content creation in a remote leadership world.Why investing in leadership skills is crucial for the success of any organization.Why it’s okay to pivot and respond to your audience's needs.Building a strong proof of concept and why this is so crucialRecognizing the influence of emotional states on the decision-making process.

Laura Marino, Chief Product Officer at TrueML (parent company of TrueAccord) takes us through her career journey and passion for growth stage companies and more, with key talking points including:
Empowering consumers through digital channels and AI technology.The importance of women in product leadership.Why company culture is crucial during tough periods.The power of combining cultures to transform a complex tech space.Why alignment on goals is crucial to avoid making trade-offs between what's good for the client versus what's good for the consumer.