This podcast features an interview with Nan Yu, Head of Product at Linear, focusing on Linear's product development philosophy and Nan's approach to product management. The conversation covers Linear's strategy of prioritizing speed and quality without trade-offs, their method of early user feedback, and how they avoid feature bloat by focusing on user needs over management requests. Nan shares his system for creative problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of understanding the emotional needs of users and identifying misaligned incentives within teams. Listeners gain actionable advice on prioritizing user experience, conducting effective customer calls, and building a strong product-market fit. A key takeaway is Nan's "too much minus one" motto for finding the optimal solution by testing extremes.
