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Rodrigo Davies

Rodrigo Davies

Product Lead, Flow Area, Asana

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Rodrigo Davies
Rodrigo Davies
Product Lead, Flow Area
As a hiring manager, what do the best product management candidates have in common?
For me the biggest differentiator is having a growth mindset. This doesn't just mean they want to make an impact and improve as a PM. For me it comes down to three things: 1. They have a sense of what they know and don't know, and are always eager to learn more. They question their own assu...more
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Rodrigo Davies
Rodrigo Davies
Product Lead, Flow Area
What are the biggest frustrations you have as a product manager?
* I get frustrated whenever I hear business outcomes and customer outcomes described as two forces that are in tension, and that it’s necessary to choose between either building a fantastic product or having a fantastic business. It’s certainly possible to have a highly profitable busin...more
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Rodrigo Davies
Rodrigo Davies
Product Lead, Flow Area
What do you think is the most common misconception about b2b products and why?
* One common misconception about b2b product teams is that they should spend most of their time thinking about the buyer (e.g. an executive, IT decision maker) rather than the individuals using the product every day. This misconception arises because in business settings, everyday users...more
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Rodrigo Davies
Rodrigo Davies
Product Lead, Flow Area
What's the best way to break into the tech industry as a product manager?
I transitioned from journalism to product management earlier in my career, and although it’s not a straightforward path, it’s actually pretty common for PMs to join tech from other sectors. An Asana PM teammate of mine, Ari Janover, actually has the best articulation of how to make the transition...more
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Product Lead, Flow Area at Asana
Product Management AMA Contributor
Product Management Career Path
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