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The Phases Product Teams Go Through, From Product/Market Fit to Hypergrowth
In a lengthy interview with First Round Review, Nikhyl Singhal – three-time founder and former chief product officer at Credit Karma – offers a wealth of insights into the product function. Founders and product leaders in early and growth-stage start-ups will appreciate Singhal’s incisive comments, which cover timing, hiring, common pitfalls and matching the product function to the company’s growth stage.
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