The Power of the Elastic Product Team — Airbnb’s First PM on How to Build Your Own

9/23/2016

This article features an interview with the first product manager at Airbnb, exploring the concept of an 'elastic product team' and its power in building successful products. The interview covers topics such as the importance of team autonomy, efficient decision-making processes, and how to foster a culture of experimentation and learning within a product team. The article highlights the key principles and strategies that enabled Airbnb to scale and innovate rapidly, offering valuable insights for other product managers looking to build their own successful teams.

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