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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 1H 5M

Strategy That Actually Works with The Product Growth Guy

from Evergreen Collective Presents: The Leadership Review · host Elliot Davis

Join us on The Leadership Review as the Evergreen Collective delves into the art and science of strategy with Aakash Gupta, aka The Product Growth Guy. From Fortnite to fintech, we discuss practical tactics and insightful strategies to enhance your leadership and drive meaningful growth in your personal and professional journey in any industry. With Aakash's extensive experience in product growth at companies like Apollo.io, Affirm, and Epic Games, you'll hear how effective strategy can be a game-changer for leaders at all levels.  From overcoming strategy crises to understanding the importance of competitive awareness and strategic alignment, Aakash opens up about the nuances of leadership, the evolving tech landscape, and the essential elements that help leaders craft strategies that deliver real results. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to elevate your career, this episode promises to provide valuable insights to help you on your growth journey. Don't miss out on Aakash's advice on focusing your efforts, being agile in today's fast-paced environment, and leading with authenticity and clarity. Let's grow together.   Episode Acronyms ICs: Individual contributors; the people within an organization who do not formally manage other people. GMV: Gross Merchandise Value; a financial metric that represents the total value of goods sold by a company over a specific period, before any deductions for fees, expenses, or returns. It's essentially the total dollar value of all sales, providing a measure of a company's sales volume.  ARR: Annual Recurring Revenue; refers to the amount of predictable, recurring revenue a company anticipates receiving annually from its products or services, particularly those sold through subscriptions. It's a key metric for understanding a company's financial health and growth potential.

Join us on the Evergreen Collective as we delve into the art of strategy with Aakash Gupta, aka The Product Growth Guy. Discover practical tactics and insightful strategies to enhance leadership and drive meaningful growth in your personal and professional journey. With Aakash’s extensive experience in product growth at companies like Apollo.io, Affirm, and Epic Games, you’ll hear how effective strategy can be a game-changer for leaders at all levels. Learn about the importance of focus, adaptability, and the power of ”building in public” as Aakash shares his incredible journey in product leadership, and the lessons along the way that led to success. From overcoming strategy crises to understanding the importance of competitive awareness and strategic alignment, Aakash opens up about the nuances of leadership, the evolving tech landscape, and the essential elements that help leaders craft strategies that deliver real results. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or aspiring to elevate your career, this episode promises to provide valuable insights to help you on your growth journey. Don’t miss out on Aakash’s advice on focusing your efforts, being agile in today’s fast-paced environment, and leading with authenticity and clarity. Let’s grow together.

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