Building Wiz: the fastest-growing startup in history | Raaz Herzberg (CMO and VP Product Strategy) | Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career (private feed for pnexzrge@feed.readwise.io) | Podwise
In this podcast, Raaz Herzberg, CMO and VP of Product Strategy at the fast-growing cloud security firm Wiz, shares her insights on the company's journey to find product-market fit. She highlights the importance of tuning into genuine customer excitement rather than just polite nods, stressing the need to watch for real indicators of interest, like pricing questions and requests for points of view. Raaz discusses her unique career trajectory, moving from engineering to product management and then to her current role as CMO. She underscores the significance of surrounding yourself with great people, admitting when you don’t have all the answers, and recognizing marketing's critical role in scaling a B2B business. Lastly, she offers unconventional leadership advice, encouraging listeners to embrace "imposter syndrome" and prioritize clear, straightforward communication.
