S2 - Episode #18: Scott Weiss - Chief Product Officer - XO Life
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About Scott:
Scott Weiss is the Chief Product Officer at XO Life, a leading technology company specialising in healthcare solutions. With a diverse background in design and product management, Scott has worked across the globe in the UK, US, and Germany. Scott began his career at Apple, where he worked on interface. He then transitioned to Microsoft, where he served as a program manager and worked on products such as Schedule Plus, which eventually became Outlook.
Synopsis:
In this episode of the Technology Leadership Podcast, Scott Weiss, Chief Product Officer at XO Life shares his interesting career journey, starting with working at Apple and Microsoft to becoming a product leader. He discusses the intersection of design and product, highlighting the importance of understanding user needs and the skills he brings from his design background. Scott also talks about the evolution of XO Life's product, focusing on drug efficacy and providing users with personalised medical records.
Key Takeaways:
Learn why Design plays a crucial role in Product leadership and how it facilitated Scott Weiss's journey from working in design to Chief Product Officer at XO Life.
Understand why effective communication and collaboration are vital for building a strong Product team and fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Hear more about hiring and mentoring junior talent and how it can be a strategic investment, allowing them to learn from experienced professionals and contribute fresh perspectives.
Get views on hiring challenges in the current competitive environment and why they require smarter hiring practices as well as the importance of finding candidates who are genuinely passionate about Products.
Episode Outline:
[00:09] Meet Scott
[02:26] Scott’s career progression from Design to Product leadership
[08:01] Personalised digital health platform for medication management
[10:37] Product Management approaches and design sprints
[23:28] Design sprint process and problem-solving framework.
[32:03] Hiring and evaluating talent in a tech company.
[34:44] Hiring and mentoring junior product managers.
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