Show Notes
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by special guest Eric Avigdor, VP of Product Management at Votiro. With humility as the focal point, Eric details his journey as a Product Manager — sharing his unique approach to leadership and customer engagement, as well as the art of asking the right questions. Discover how Votiro is spearheading content security innovation, and don't miss Eric's advice for budding Product Managers eager to make their mark in the industry.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Welcome
01:10 - Introducing guest, Eric Avigdor
02:27 - Cybersecurity is like an orchestra
03:20 - Product Management vs Engineering
04:40 - Misconceptions of Product Management
07:09 - Understanding the product
08:18 - The realities of the job
10:51 - Tying the whole story together
13:32 - Why Votiro?
16:52 - Leading the way in innovation
19:05 - A word about our sponsor
21:24 - A use-case storytime
23:17 - Integrating where content resides
25:06 - Security + collaboration is the goal
27:50 - Advice for aspiring Product Managers
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