In Conversation With Jonathan Rochelle, ex Product Lead at Google Drive | How to Build And Scale a Great Product?

Some things just work like they’re supposed to, and for a moment the world feels flawless. Sometimes it’s the universe handing you a full house out of nowhere because it was your turn, but often it’s because someone carefully designed the thing you are using with diligence, precision and integrity. For many of you, Google Drive might be one of those many things, and Jonathan Rochelle is the man behind it. In this episode, we will hear about Jonathan’s principles on product design and quality - how do you let your creativity and the customer’s needs sit behind the steering wheel, while your ego takes the backseat?

Expect to learn:

• How data and metrics can be used to understand what customers actually need
• Why simplicity is key in Jonathan’s philosophy
• What tips Jonathan has for non-technical people interested in technical entrepreneurship
• What young people can learn from Jonathan’s son when it comes to learning and education
• How to build inclusive products

Jonathan on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrochelle

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrochelle/

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