The Maggie Crowley Hypothesis: Great Product Leaders Excel at Non-Technical Skills

Episode notes

Maggie is the VP and Head of Product for Charlie Health, a startup that provides personalized mental health treatment for teens and young adults. Maggie is also an Olympian and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. In this episode of the Product Science Podcast, we cover Maggie’s transition from being an Olympic Speed Skater into the world of product. We cover how she entered product, what skills were needed to level up to a product leader, and how to create a product team from scratch. Read the show notes to learn more:

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