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Next Gen Builders Podcast

Get inspired to think outside the box, break the rules, and build cutting-edge products with in-depth conversations between host and product executive Francois Ajenstat and the industry pioneers who’ve found success.

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IC to C-suite
IC to C-suite

Sarah Franklin, CEO of Lattice, shares her guiding principles, favorite stories, and oh-sh*t moments from throughout her career shattering the glass ceiling as a female executive in tech.

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The Unconventional Path

Drew Glover shares the unconventional path that led him to co-found Fiat Ventures, advice for founders looking to raise capital, and how he strategically builds his team.

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PLG in Action

Sheila Vashee, CMO at Figma, shares the PLG playbook she used at Dropbox, Opendoor, and now Figma—including her lessons learned about growing acquisition and aligning teams.

Product Meets Marketing
Product Meets Marketing

Tune in as Francois Ajenstat explores the dynamic intersection of product and marketing with Ashley Kramer, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of GitLab.