Published Jun 27, 2022

Brandon Chu on building product at Shopify, how writing changed the trajectory of his career, the habits that make you a great PM, pros and cons of being a platform PM, how Shopify got through Covid

Brandon Chu, VP of Product at Shopify, shares how impactful writing catapulted his career and explores essential habits for effective product management, while also detailing Shopify's strategic response to Covid's challenges, including their shift to remote work.

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Brandon Chu on building product at Shopify, how writing changed the trajectory of his career, the habits that make you a great PM, pros and cons of being a platform PM, how Shopify got through Covid

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Decision-Making Dynamics

Remote Work Revolution

Dreaming of Space

Remote Work Insights

Flight Booking APIs

Shopify's Product Culture

Career Growth Insights

Decision-Making Framework

Endless Writing Inspiration

Remote Work Innovation

Level Up Your Career

Wartime Strategy Shift

Adapting to Change

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Writing's Impact

Product Management Dynamics

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