The journey from CPO to CEO – Namrata Sarmah on The Product Experience

Transitioning from a CPO to a CEO is a daunting task, requiring more than just technical skills. In this week's podcast, Namrata Sarmah, Founder, Women in Product UK & CPO, delves into the importance of long-term planning and developing skills. Specifically, we discuss the intricacies of combining sales and product roles, highlighting the potential challenges that come with it. The discussion brings to the forefront the need for product management professionals to develop a comprehensive suite of business and sales skills.
August 30, 2023 at 01:23 PM
The journey from CPO to CEO – Namrata Sarmah on The Product Experience
The Product Experience

Join our podcast hosts Lily Smith and Randy Silver for in-depth conversations with some of the best product people around the world! Every week they chat with people in the know, covering the topics that matter to you - solving real problems, developing awesome products, building successful teams and developing careers. Find out more, subscribe, and access all episodes on The Product Experience homepage.

In this episode, we cover:

0:00 Women in Product
13:07 Product Management Challenges and Learning
25:22 From CPO to CEO
30:27 Developing Skills Through Side Hustles

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