511: Product insights from employee #1 after a $2.3 billion exit
Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of... Product Mastery Now with host Chad McAllister, PhD. The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers. About the Episode: In this episode of Product Mastery Now, I’m interviewing Chris Elmore, a tech entrepreneur and college professor who helped found Avid Exchange, a unicorn startup that went public in 2021. Chris brings years of experience in product innovation and management, and he’s here to share his thoughts on driving innovation and keeping businesses growing for the long haul. Here are the key points from our conversation: A simple definition of innovation: “It’s better than what it was”Rethinking organizational structure can improve the flow of innovative ideasHiring should focus on cultural fit and alignment around organization mission and purposeEveryone in an organization can be an innovator