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#29: From Product Leader to COO: Driving Impact in an Ops-heavy Company | Melissa Chi (COO @ Pathpoint)
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#29: From Product Leader to COO: Driving Impact in an Ops-heavy Company | Melissa Chi (COO @ Pathpoint)

A deep dive into Melissa's journey from product leader to COO, and why ops-heavy companies benefit from bringing product and operations under a single leader.

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Melissa Chi, COO and former head of product at Pathpoint. We explore Melissa's transition from a product leader to COO, the importance of maintaining user empathy in a remote, operations-heavy environment, and how she continues to support and coach her team. Melissa also shares insights on managing time effectively, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and prioritization in a growth-stage startup.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their career in leadership while maintaining a user-centered approach.

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In this episode, we covered the following topics:

  • Melissa’s transition from head of product to COO at Pathpoint

  • How Melissa stays connected to her users in a remote environment

  • The importance of coaching and building empathy with teams

  • Managing time effectively as a leader with multiple functions

  • Leveraging cross-functional collaboration and direct communication

  • Long-term career planning and goal-setting

  • And more!

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A podcast for product leaders inspired by discussions in the Supra product community, hosted by Marc Baselga and Ben Erez.