About this episode
Nan Yu shares Linear's proven product-building method that helped them took Linear to a $1.25B product with just 2 PMs.You’ll learn:- How top companies like Linear are actually building AI features- Secrets to building a lean product that users genuinely love- Nan Yu’s advice for landing top PM jobs.- The Linear method in detail----Brought to you by:The AI Evals Course for PMs & Engineers: You get $800 with this linkVanta: Automate compliance, Get $1,000 with my linkAI PM Certification: Get $500 with code AAKASH25Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top courses----Timestamps:Preview – 00:00:00Why are all the GIANTS using Linear? – 00:02:09Linear's Core Functionality – 00:04:07Ad (AI Evals) – 00:04:44Ad (Vanta) – 00:05:44Linear Method: How They Build Product – 00:06:36Principles of the Linear Method – 00:09:16Saying No to Busy Work / Busy Work Is a Result of “Lack of Clarity” – 00:12:14Linear's Roadmap Planning Horizon – 00:14:43Ad (AI PM) – 00:15:06Ad (Maven) – 00:15:53Planning Process – 00:16:41Linear's Take on OKRs – 00:19:13Setting The Bar High – 00:26:06Story: Building The Smallest Version Possible – 00:28:49Public Roadmaps are DANGEROUS – 00:34:20Applying Linear Method to AI Features (Agents as Users) – 00:38:18Mantra: Solve Real Problems for Real People – 00:43:08Landing a Head of Product Role at Linear – 00:46:08Story: How the Initial Contact with Linear Happened – 00:48:16Advice for Aspiring PMs at Linear – 00:49:50Making it to unicorn status with 2 PMs & 40 engineers – 00:53:18Everlane's Pricing Strategy (Cost-Plus) – 00:53:44Shift from B2C Retail to Product-Led B2B SaaS – 00:55:10Can Today's PMs Shift Industries? – 00:57:22Closing Notes – 00:59:49----Key Takeaways:Takeaways:1. Don't Chase AI Hype, Solve Real Pain: Instead of building flashy AI features (that no one needs), Linear observes where users are actually struggling (like juggling many AI tools for async work) and builds direct solutions. It's ab
