PM to Founder: Embracing Failure and Building SaaS enabled Marketplaces
Founders from Product
Exploring the stories and strategies of trailblazing founders who have emerged from the world of product management.
Shane, the co-founder and head of product at Bigfoot, shares his journey from being a product manager at companies like Pinterest and Airbnb to becoming a founder. He discusses his background in flying and entrepreneurship, the importance of empathy and sales skills in product management, and the value of taking risks and learning from failure as a founder.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:53 Shane's Journey and Entrepreneurial Spirit
05:25 Lessons from Airbnb and Other Companies
13:05 Starting Bigfoot and Projoy
24:56 Product Experience and Being a Founder
32:03 Advice for Product Folks Thinking About Becoming Founders
36:03 Recommended Resources for Founders
41:40 Connecting with Shane