In this conversation, Tara Sakhuja shares her insights on the differences in business culture between the US and UK, the transition from corporate roles at Facebook and Bumble to founding her own startup, Data Dumpling. She discusses the importance of customer feedback in product development, the often underestimated role of sales in a startup, and how to evolve product strategy in a rapidly changing environment. Tara emphasizes the need for flexibility and customer-centricity in building products, and she encourages aspiring founders to focus on understanding sales and customer relationships.Keywordsproduct management, startups, data-driven decisions, cultural differences, Bumble, Facebook, product development, entrepreneurship, marketing, career journey, business culture, startup, product management, sales, entrepreneurship, customer feedback, product development, AI tools, data dumpling, corporate experienceTakeawaysTara's journey into product management began with a rejection of a law career.Persistence and networking were key to landing a role at Facebook.Cultural differences significantly impact product management strategies.Data-driven decision-making is crucial in product development.Startups should focus on the 80-20 principle for data tracking.Testing small changes can lead to significant improvements.Tara's motivation for joining Bumble was to address loneliness.The speed of decision-making differs between UK and US companies.Customer insights can drive data exploration and product development.Building strong team culture is essential for product success. US culture is more action biased compared to the UK.Bumble operates as a family of apps, not just one.Internal tools can create significant divides in efficiency.Feedback can be gathered without writing code.Sales is a critical role for founders to understand.Founders should learn from market leaders in sales.Wireframes can provide valuable feedback before coding.Great PMs empower their teams to be independent.Customer-centricity is key in product development.Engagement on platforms like LinkedIn is important for networking.TitlesFrom Law to Product Management: Tara's JourneyCultural Insights in Global Product ManagementThe Role of Data in Product DevelopmentSound Bites"Go with the 80-20 principle.""I wanted a new mountain to climb.""US culture is more action biased.""Bumble is not just the Bumble app.""Internal tools create a big divide.""I wish I had spent more time on sales.""You can find me on LinkedIn."Chapters00:00 Journey into Product Management03:03 Cultural Differences in Product Management Across Geographies06:04 Data-Driven Decision Making in Product Development08:52 Navigating Startup Challenges with Data12:04 Transitioning to Bumble: New Opportunities and Challenges15:02 Comparing Product Management in the UK and US18:10 Cultural Differences in Business Speed22:13 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup26:20 Building a Product: Feedback and Iteration30:00 The Surprising Role of Sales in Founding32:50 Evolving Product Strategy in a Startup35:33 Connecting with Tara and Data Dumpling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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