S02E03: Why I chose product entrepreneurship over a $375K offer from Instagram (ft. Linda Zhang)

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English - February 03, 2021 02:54 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB
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Previous Episode: S02E02: Reverse engineering—blending technology with venture capital (ft. Shruti Gandhi)

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In this episode, Linda Zhang, former Product Lead at Faire, and current entrepreneur, talks about a potpourri of stories—the way she transitioned from being a biology major to becoming a consultant and then a successful PM, why she rejected a $375K offer from Instagram, the importance of growth mindset, why product entrepreneurship is crucial, and more. She also runs a newsletter project titled 'Product Lessons' and she's currently launched a toolkit for product managers.