<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Transitioning from established tech companies to a startup PM role brought unexpected challenges.</li><li>Product decisions at big companies involve layers of validation, while startups prioritize speed over certainty.</li><li>Lessons learned include the value of fast, iterative, and imperfect product work.</li><li>In early-stage environments, the focus shifts to progress rather than perfection.</li><li>Speed and adaptability are crucial in addressing shifting user behaviors, especially in the dating app space.</li><li>Understanding user intent and behaviors is essential for making improvements, going beyond simply analyzing numbers.</li><li>Effective PMs in startups are creative problem-solvers who prioritize momentum over perfection.</li><li>Clarity is earned through action, strategy through product delivery, and innovation in the midst of uncertainty.</li></ul>

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