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<p>In this conversation on this week&#8217;s podcast, Adam Warburton, Co-Founder of Rove, shares his journey from being a Chief Product Officer at large firms like Co-op and Travelex, to co-founding his startup, Rove. He discusses the challenges and learnings from transitioning to a startup environment, the importance of prototyping and user feedback, and the balance between being product-led and sales-led.</p>



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<p><strong>Featured Links</strong></p>



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<li>Follow Adam on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-warburton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a>  </li>



<li><a href="https://www.go-rove.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rove</a>  </li>



<li><a href="https://www.co-operative.coop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Co-op</a> </li>



<li>Marty Cagan&#8217;s <a href="https://www.svpg.com/books/inspired-how-to-create-tech-products-customers-love-2nd-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book</a> <em>&#8216;Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love&#8217;</em></li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Chapters&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<li>00:00 Expectation vs. Reality in Happiness</li>



<li>05:08 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup Life</li>



<li>10:05 The Importance of Prototyping and User Feedback</li>



<li>14:58 Navigating Product vs. Sales-Led Strategies</li>



<li>20:00 The Value of Co-Founders in Entrepreneurship</li>



<li>25:13 Learning from Experience: Shaping Product Practices</li>



<li>29:46 Pragmatism Over Theory in Product Management</li>



<li>35:08 Coaching and Training: Evolving Perspectives</li>
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<p><strong>Key takeaways</strong></p>



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<li>Happiness is expectation divided by reality.</li>



<li>Transitioning from corporate to startup life brings unexpected challenges.</li>



<li>Prototyping and user feedback are crucial in the early stages.</li>



<li>Navigating product vs. sales-led strategies is essential for growth.</li>



<li>Co-founders significantly enhance the entrepreneurial experience.</li>



<li>Pragmatism often trumps theoretical frameworks in product management.</li>



<li>Learning from experience shapes product practices.</li>



<li>The importance of being adaptable in product strategies.</li>



<li>Building a prototype can lead to significant traction.</li>



<li>Coaching should focus on maximizing impact with available resources.</li>
</ul>



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In this conversation on this week's podcast, Adam Warburton, Co-Founder of Rove, shares his journey from being a Chief Product Officer at large firms like Co-op and Travelex, to co-founding his startup, Rove. He discusses the challenges and learnings from transitioning to a startup environment, the importance of prototyping and user feedback, and the balance between being product-led and sales-led.

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From Co-op CPO to Co-Founder – Adam Warburton (Co-Founder, Rove)

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