Building for Leverage: How Great PMs Design Compounding Products

In this episode of The Product Leader’s Playbook, our AI hosts break down what it means to build for leverage, not just speed. Inspired by Sam Robertstad’s article “Building for Leverage,” the discussion introduces the Leverage Matrix, a framework for prioritizing features that create compounding value over time.You’ll learn how to move beyond MVP thinking, categorize features as Enable, Accelerate, Multiply, or Transform, and use the matrix to drive smarter and more strategic roadmap decisions.It’s a conversation about designing momentum instead of just shipping features.