AdStage, under the guidance of VP of Product Paul Wicker, aims to optimize ad spending for paid marketers by collecting and automating data from various ad networks like Google, Amazon, and Facebook, making it easier to manage performance across these platforms. The company employs a methodology called "discover, use, and rely" to evaluate the success of new features, focusing on whether users discover, utilize, and depend on these features in their workflows. This approach is supported by insights from Mixpanel, which has helped AdStage refine its product offerings, such as moving from template-driven dashboards to more engaging tutorial flows. AdStage prioritizes product development by aligning with the company's mission to guide marketers on optimal ad spending and emphasizes workflow efficiency as a key success metric, demonstrating how their tools save users time by automating routine tasks.