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Jeff Weinstein

07/11/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Engaging early customers in the product design process fosters momentum and ensures that the product meets their needs, rather than relying solely on internal assumptions.

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Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead)

07/11/24

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