90: Blockchain Product Management

Consider hiring diverse talent from the Inclusive Product Management Accelerator – https://hire.info.foster.uw.edu/   In this episode of the How to Succeed in Product Management Podcast, marketing professor Jeff Shulman, The Product Management Center advisory board member Soumeya Benghanem, and Associate Director Kara Fichthorn welcome Xilin Zhang (Protocol Labs) and Chetana Desai  (NEAR Protocol) as they discuss Blockchain Product Management. Blockchain technology plays a crucial role in product management by offering transparent, secure, and decentralized data storage and management solutions. Its ability to provide real-time tracking and verification of products throughout the supply chain enhances efficiency. By employing smart contracts, blockchain automates payment and delivery processes, reducing administrative burdens and fostering trust among stakeholders. Furthermore, blockchain's potential extends to safeguarding intellectual property rights and revolutionizing conventional marketplaces by facilitating the creation of decentralized platforms for product transactions.   Disclaimer: All opinions of the speakers are their own.   What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 05:28 What is blockchain? 07:32 Blockchain and product management 11:36 Skills to learn to be a good PM in Web3 16:25 Difference between Web2 and Web3 17:57 What industries can Web3 and Blockchain transform? 20:13 The different layers of Blockchain 25:10 How to become a PM in Web3 32:25 Working in a constantly changing environment 37:11 The future of the financial side of blockchain 39:39 Open source for blockchain 43:41 Blockchain technology to innovate the HR space 45:19 Final thoughts