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The Hardest Lesson—Fail Fast and Validate Early

Jeremy Hornby

In this episode of “Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success,” Drew Falkman shares the toughest lesson he’s learned in product management: the importance of failing fast. Drew explains how, early in his career, he spent too much time making assumptions and building features before validating them with users. He reflects on how getting feedback early can prevent costly mistakes and save precious time and resources, especially for startups with limited runway. If you’ve ever wondered how to avoid wasted effort, this episode will provide the answers.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Fail Fast, Learn Fast: The value of testing quickly.
  • Validate Before You Build: Avoid wasting resources and runway.
  • Lessons from Experience: Smarter product development strategies.

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Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success
“Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success” brings you behind the scenes with the top product management minds who have shaped some of the world’s most successful products. Each episode features award-winning product leaders sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that have driven their success. From building innovative digital products to navigating the complexities of stakeholder management, you’ll hear firsthand how these experts have achieved product excellence. Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this podcast offers valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to elevate your product management career.   Tune in WEEKLY to discover the key strategies that make products—and product leaders—truly exceptional.