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179. The Curly Paths to Product Success (w/Kenan Akbas)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kenan, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background spanning from traditional Chinese medicine to technology, shares his unconventional journey into the world of startups and product management. Initially starting in the health and wellness space, Kenan co-founded Unified Practice, an EHR tailored for Chinese medicine, driven by personal frustration with existing systems. Now, as the co-founder and CEO of AlignWith, he discusses the challenges of managing product teams and go-to-market strategies, the importance of creativity in product development, and the role of customer support in product teams. Kenan emphasizes the value of preparation, the significance of having complementary skill sets in a founding team, and shares insights on allowing personal interests and professional endeavors to inform each other for better problem-solving and innovation.
Try AlignWith at www.alignwith.io
00:00 Welcome to Product Coffee: A Journey into Product Management
00:26 Meet Kenan: From Physician to Product Pioneer
07:24 The Creative Process in Product Development
15:33 Align With: Bridging Product Teams and Go-to-Market Strategies
20:07 Redefining Customer Support in Product Teams
23:05 Final Thoughts and Homework: Staying Prepared and Open
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or X & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️
188 episodes
Manage episode 416020653 series 2693308
In this episode of Product Coffee, Kenan, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background spanning from traditional Chinese medicine to technology, shares his unconventional journey into the world of startups and product management. Initially starting in the health and wellness space, Kenan co-founded Unified Practice, an EHR tailored for Chinese medicine, driven by personal frustration with existing systems. Now, as the co-founder and CEO of AlignWith, he discusses the challenges of managing product teams and go-to-market strategies, the importance of creativity in product development, and the role of customer support in product teams. Kenan emphasizes the value of preparation, the significance of having complementary skill sets in a founding team, and shares insights on allowing personal interests and professional endeavors to inform each other for better problem-solving and innovation.
Try AlignWith at www.alignwith.io
00:00 Welcome to Product Coffee: A Journey into Product Management
00:26 Meet Kenan: From Physician to Product Pioneer
07:24 The Creative Process in Product Development
15:33 Align With: Bridging Product Teams and Go-to-Market Strategies
20:07 Redefining Customer Support in Product Teams
23:05 Final Thoughts and Homework: Staying Prepared and Open
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or X & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️
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