Published Apr 28, 2024

Twitter’s former Head of Product opens up: being fired, meeting Elon, changing stagnant culture, building consumer product, more | Kayvon Beykpour

Explore Kayvon Beykpour's candid revelations on his tenure as Twitter's Head of Product, covering his innovative approaches to building consumer products, transforming Twitter's stagnant culture, and Periscope's impact on live streaming.

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Twitter’s former Head of Product opens up: being fired, meeting Elon, changing stagnant culture, building consumer product, more | Kayvon Beykpour

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Twitter's Organizational Shift

Twitter's Dramatic Turn

Bold Innovation Culture

Building Excitement

Product Culture Shift

Imaginative Inspiration

Twitter's Future Insights

Customer-Centric Product Thinking

Periscope's Kobe Moment

Evolution of Conversations

Twitter's Missed Opportunities

Work Ethic Lesson

Scott's Impact

Navigating Post-Exit Challenges

Twitter's Live Video Evolution

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Building Consumer ProductsKayvon Beykpour shares insights on navigating product development frameworks and the art of building consumer products. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility, customer-centric thinking, and finding inspiration in diverse sources.

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Periscope's JourneyKayvon Beykpour reflects on the challenges and legacy of Periscope, highlighting its struggles with user retention and integration into Twitter. Despite these hurdles, Periscope's influence on live streaming remains significant, inspiring features on major social media platforms.

Periscope's Journey

Twitter Product CultureKayvon Beykpour, former Head of Product at Twitter, discusses the organizational and cultural transformations he led to foster innovation. He shares insights on overcoming resistance to change and addressing entrenched "sacred cows" within the company.

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