We're more reliant on technology than ever. But there's always room for improvement. How should entrepreneurs approach product development, especially in the wake of the Covid 19-pandemic and the widespread shift to remote work?
Greylock partner David Thacker, who previously held product leadership roles at iconic tech companies including Google, LinkedIn and Groupon, sat down with Greymatter to share his thoughts on the current environment and why now is a challenging yet opportunity-rich moment for technology entrepreneurs.
This episode is part of the #WorkFromAnywhere series hosted by David and fellow Greylock partner Sarah Guo.
You can read about this episode here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/retooling-for-reality/
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Background
3:07 Experience Creating Innovative Products
5:53 Dispersed Employees
8:06 Technological Trends
10:28 Breaking into a Crowded Industry
16:04 Pricing Models
17:07 Strategies to Tackle Competitors
19:35 What Founders Need to Think About
22:02 Scaling Strategies
25:33 Focusing on Consumer/Enterprise Users
30:27 Not Wasting a Crisis
32:25 Main Questions From Entrepreneurs
36:00 Knowing What to Prioritize
43:14 Lasting vs Temporary Trends
48:25 Favorite Tools/Products
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