The Product Podcast

In today's episode, we are looking into the future, to see what is in store for today and tomorrows Product Leaders. Our very own Founder and CEO, Carlos González De Villaumbrosia will be sharing the exciting things he sees coming up in the product world. Get ready to be inspired and get excited for what is to come.
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YouTube Product Leader James Dillard is joining us today to share how he has learned to stand out and show up as a generalist Product Manager. Not having a specialization can be a true asset to your career and he will be sharing just how to use it to stick out from the crowd.
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In order to build powerful products, you first need to build a powerful team. Today we will be learning from Heidi Gibson, VP of Product at Typeform, what it takes to lead your colleagues to greatness and about communicating better so you can once and for all, have your very own dream team.
Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.
This episode is brought to you by Amplitude.
Amplitude is the pioneer in digital optimization software, helping product leaders answer the strategic question: "How do our digital products drive our business?" More than 1,400 customers, including Atlassian, Instacart, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour rely on Amplitude. The Amplitude Digital Optimization System makes critical data accessible and actionable so teams can unlock insights, build winning products faster, and turn products into revenue. Amplitude is the best-in-class product analytics solution, ranked #1 in G2’s 2022 Winter Report.
Get started today at amplitude.com

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Zeb Evans, Founder and CEO of ClickUp.
ClickUp, founded in 2017, has rapidly grown into a comprehensive productivity platform, consolidating multiple work tools into a single application. The company has raised $537.5 million in funding and achieved a valuation of $4 billion. ClickUp now serves over 14 million users and 3 million teams, including notable clients like Netflix and Spotify.
As Founder, CEO, and CPO of ClickUp, Zeb leads both the company and product strategy, maintaining a hands-on approach to product development. He played a pivotal role in developing ClickUp Knowledge Management, an AI-powered tool that integrates data from various sources to enhance workplace productivity.
In this episode, we explore ClickUp's journey from a startup to a major player in the project management space, the integration of AI in productivity tools, and Zeb's unique approach to product leadership. We also discuss how personal challenges have shaped Zeb's business philosophy and how ClickUp balances Product-Led Growth with Sales-Led Growth.
What you'll learn:
- How Zeb's narcolepsy and near-death experiences influenced ClickUp's development.
- ClickUp's strategy for competing in the crowded project management space.
- The implementation of AI in productivity tools and its impact on product teams.
- Zeb's unconventional approach to product management and company structure.
- How ClickUp balances Product-Led Growth with Sales-Led Growth in B2B SaaS.
Key Takeaways👇:
Personal Challenges Drive Innovation: Zeb's experiences with narcolepsy and near-death incidents have shaped his approach to business and product development.
Hands-On Leadership: Zeb emphasizes the importance of founders maintaining control over product development, even as the company scales.
AI-Powered Productivity: ClickUp is leveraging AI to enhance workplace productivity, as demonstrated by their Knowledge Management tool.
Flexible Product Development: Zeb advocates for building initial versions of new features in just two weeks, forcing critical thinking about core functionality.
Continuous Learning: Zeb's practice of journaling and annual review highlights the importance of reflecting on past lessons to drive future success.
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Credits:
Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
Guest: Zeb Evans