Published Jul 11, 2022

Merci Grace (ex-Head of Growth at Slack) on PLG, interviewing, storytelling, building a diverse team, hiring salespeople, building a growth team, and much more

Delve into the expertise of Merci Grace as she explores storytelling's power in business, shares actionable insights on effective hiring and fostering diversity, and unveils strategies for successful product-led growth from her leadership experience at Slack.

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Merci Grace (ex-Head of Growth at Slack) on PLG, interviewing, storytelling, building a diverse team, hiring salespeople, building a growth team, and much more

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Hiring Salespeople

Surprising Founder Insights

Growing Slack

Collaborative Thinking

Uncovering Slack's Work Focus

Building a Growth Team

Building a Diverse Team

Growing a Prosumer Product

Building in Product Led Growth

Hiring Insights

Product Led Success

Unusual Journey

Growing Slack

Hiring Tactics

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Storytelling Techniques

Hiring and Diversity

Product-Led Growth

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Merci Grace (ex-Head of Growth at Slack) on PLG, interviewing, storytelling, building a diverse team, hiring salespeople, building a growth team, and much more

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Storytelling TechniquesMerci Grace shares her expertise on mastering storytelling in business, emphasizing its importance for founders. She reveals how compelling narratives can influence investor perceptions and the success of business pitches.

Storytelling Techniques

Hiring and DiversityMerci Grace shares her insights on effective hiring and fostering diversity, drawing from her experience at Slack. She discusses strategies for ensuring cultural fit and the importance of diversity in building strong, cohesive teams.

Hiring and Diversity

Product-Led GrowthMerci Grace, former Head of Growth at Slack, shares insights into product-led growth (PLG) strategies and common pitfalls. She discusses Slack's innovative approaches and the importance of understanding user needs in PLG.

Product-Led Growth

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