In this episode, Anuj Jhunjhunwala, Director of Product Management at Merge, joins us to challenge conventional wisdom on data, roadmaps, and what it really means to lead in product.
Key Takeaways:
- Managing Uncertainty Is the Job– Product-market fit isn’t static, and neither is your plan. Great PMs treat uncertainty as their norm.
- Data vs. Insight– Over-relying on A/B tests and dashboards can blind you to long-term impact. Instead, focus on taking a more holistic approach.
- Roadmaps Must Evolve– If your roadmap hasn’t changed in three months, you’re not listening. Markets move. So should your bets.
- Say ‘No’ with Purpose– Clear rejections, rooted in strategic priorities, build more trust than vague maybes.
- Design Communication Like a Product– Whether it’s a meeting or a memo, clarity and accessibility matter. Assume people won’t read and make it skimmable and sticky.
Guest Bio:
Anuj Jhunjhunwala is Director of Product Management at Merge, a Series B B2B startup focused on unified APIs. His journey from finance to product includes roles at Lyft, where he worked on machine learning and ride experience, and several early-stage ventures. Anuj is passionate about helping PMs embrace ambiguity, communicate clearly, and make thoughtful product decisions that scale.
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