🎙️ Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamireneyu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Irene Yu</a> Founder & CEO of <a href="https://www.skiplevel.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SkipLevel</a> – a company helping PMs become more technical without needing to code.🔑 Key Topics & Timestamps<ul><li>[00:00 - 02:25] Irene&#39;s BackgroundIrene shares her transition from software engineer to starting SkipLevel.</li><li>[02:26 - 04:45] Identifying the Technical GapsHer early software development experience revealed a lack of technical knowledge in PMs which created communication issues with engineers.</li><li>[04:46 - 07:15] Why PMs Should Learn Tech FundamentalsShe explains how better technical understanding helps PMs ask better questions and write clearer requirements.</li><li>[07:16 - 10:30] PMs Don’t Need to Code, but…Irene stresses PMs don’t need to be coders, but they should understand system architecture, APIs, databases, etc.</li><li>[10:31 - 13:20] Creating SkipLevelIrene talks about how she turned her insights into a business – a learning platform that bridges the tech gap for PMs.</li><li>[13:21 - 16:40] Common Challenges for PMsShe highlights issues like vague communication with devs and over-reliance on engineering for feasibility assessments.</li><li>[16:41 - 20:00] How SkipLevel WorksOverview of the course structure – from foundational topics to applied learning on APIs and backend logic.</li><li>[20:01 - 24:15] Advice for PMsIrene encourages curiosity, asking “how” and “why” behind technical choices, and building confidence through structured learning.</li><li>[24:16 - End] Final ThoughtsImportance of continuous learning, especially in bridging gaps between business and tech for better product outcomes.</li></ul>

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