In this episode, Dinker Charak recounts his journey from founding a startup to becoming a consulting product manager at ThoughtWorks. He discusses the challenges of developing a children's app, dealing with the complexities of diverse user and customer needs, and shares his insights on product management in startups, scale-ups, and enterprises. Dinkar also elaborates on his decision to write 'Product Management Untangled' to fill existing knowledge gaps. He emphasizes the importance of empathy for stakeholders and adapting to different management roles across various business environments.
00:00 Introduction to Early Startup Challenges
23:17 Navigating Parent-Child Dynamics in App Usage
25:03 Choosing the Right Product Focus
27:10 Transition to ThoughtWorks and Consulting
27:41 Challenges of Consulting Product Management
30:03 Understanding Different Stakeholders
34:42 Writing a Book on Product Management
37:58 Key Responsibilities of Product Managers
43:37 Conclusion and Contact Information
