17. Founder Hat vs PM Hat - When to Build, When to Lead, and When to Let Go
The Product Tribe30 Touko 2025

17. Founder Hat vs PM Hat - When to Build, When to Lead, and When to Let Go

In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to balance hands-on product work with leading a team as a founder. In very early-stage startups, it’s common to wear many hats, especially the founder/cofounder hat and the product manager hat. But knowing when to balance both roles and when to switch between the two can be hard. When should you roll up your sleeves and build? When should you lead from the front and handle business operations? When should you focus on strategy and vision? And when is it time to trust your team and step back?

Our guest, Adebisi Borokini, shares how she navigated this shift, what helped, and what got in the way. She also shares real stories and honest lessons about knowing what your product needs in the moment and how to grow from doing everything to leading the right way.

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18. Experiment-Led Product Building: Creating a Culture of Learning, Not Just Shipping

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16. How PMs can Leverage No-code Tools and AI to achieve Business Outcomes

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15. Beyond the Resume: How to Showcase your Work as a PM

15. Beyond the Resume: How to Showcase your Work as a PM

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14. Leading Without Authority: How Product Managers Influence Without Direct Control

14. Leading Without Authority: How Product Managers Influence Without Direct Control

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13. Doing Product Discovery the Right way: The Secret to Building Great Products

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12. Building AI Products: Transitioning to AI PM roles and leveraging AI in product development

12. Building AI Products: Transitioning to AI PM roles and leveraging AI in product development

In this episode, we sit down with Subomi Salami, Product Manager at Microsoft AI, to dive into the exciting world of AI-driven product management. Subomi shares practical tips for transitioning into A...

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