Building with Radical Candor

Episode notes

How do you scale product impact while keeping customer trust at the center? Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Ismail Elshareef , CPO at CarGurus, as he shares his bold approach to leading with empathy, optimism, and integrity. From standing up against revenue-first tactics to cultivating teams that challenge norms with courage and candor, Ismail brings tactical advice from hard-earned wisdom. Tune in to hear how he develops customer-obsessed teams, asks the right questions, and stays relentless curious - even in high-stakes environments.

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