Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

Airbnb’s Vlad Loktev on embracing chaos, inquiry over advocacy, poking the bear, and “impact, impact, impact” (Partner at Index Ventures, Airbnb GM/VP Product)

Sep 1, 2024 · 1h 37m

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Embracing chaos and inquiry over advocacy in product development.
Vlad Loktev's journey leading Airbnb's core marketplace and homes.
Focusing on 'impact, impact, impact' for product success.

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