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Learn from some of the best product managers in the world through conversations hosted by The Product Management Center at the University of Washington. In each episode, Jeff Shulman, Red Russak, and Soumeya Benghanem dive into the tools, frameworks, and thought processes that will help drive success in product management.
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
99: GovTech Product Management; a New Frontier of Innovation?
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
In this episode of the How to Succeed in Product Management Podcast, marketing professor Jeff Shulman and The Product Management Center advisory board member Soumeya Benghanem welcome Charles Stewart (Autodesk) and Keshav Vasudevan (Prepared) to talk about GovTech Product Management. GovTech Product Management represents an exciting frontier of innovation. While progress may seem slower due to regulations and bureaucracy, aspiring PMs have a unique chance to pioneer groundbreaking solutions and improve public services. Success in this field requires patience, a deep understanding of government motivations, and a passion for solving complex problems aligned with public service missions. With the right mindset and commitment, aspiring PMs can thrive, driving innovation and positive change in the public sector.
Disclaimer: All opinions of the speakers are their own.
What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:12 Why is GovTech important?
- 07:45 Challenges in GovTech
- 11:34 Future of GovTech
- 13:43 Government as a customer vs. Working within the government
- 21:23 GovTech Insights for Aspiring PMs
- 26:16 When should a PM start working for the government: Earlier or later?
- 31:17 Best Practices for government procurement and innovative tech
- 38:55 The power of mindset in government
- 42:25 How to stay up to date on things relating to GovTech
- 46:49 Difference between consulting vs. product companies
- 49:41 Final thoughts
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