Company
Date Published
Author
Netlify People Team
Word count
2208
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Joel, a Group Product Manager at Netlify, shares his journey of becoming a product manager through various roles and experiences, including software engineering, freelancing, and managing teams remotely. He emphasizes the importance of diversity in team composition to create a successful product that caters to all people. In his current role, he focuses on making sure his team understands customer problems, business health, and has the necessary tools to succeed. Joel is proud of projects such as the new Team Overview and Background Functions, which provide transparency and increased developer productivity for Netlify customers. He values flexibility and work-life balance, encouraging his team to take breaks and prioritize self-care. As someone who joined a company with an existing remote work policy, he appreciates the flexibility it offers. Joel's advice for someone joining Netlify is to listen, absorb information, and meet new people to learn from their experiences.