Measuring Value Metrics
Itamar and Lenny discuss the importance of measuring value metrics and introduce the concept of the North Star metric. They provide examples from leading companies like WhatsApp and Airbnb, highlighting how these metrics reflect the value created for users. They also touch on the difference between the North Star metric and the top KPI, emphasizing the significance of both in driving growth and success.In this clip
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Becoming evidence-guided | Itamar Gilad (Gmail, YouTube, Microsoft)
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