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In this December 2022 excerpt, product leader Marty Cagan argues that a compelling vision helps attract product talent. He cites Tesla and SpaceX as examples of people motivated by a mission, while acknowledging that the companies face controversy. Cagan says a mission need not be as ambitious as going to Mars to inspire people. In his view, founders sometimes need help expressing their vision clearly to candidates.
- 1VisionCagan sees a compelling vision as a recruiting tool.
- 2ArticulationFounders may need help communicating it clearly.
- 3ContextThe excerpt offers a personal view, not evidence of a universal hiring rule.
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- Cagan sees a compelling vision as a recruiting tool.
- Founders may need help communicating it clearly.
- The excerpt offers a personal view, not evidence of a universal hiring rule.
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In this December 2022 excerpt, product leader Marty Cagan argues that a compelling vision helps attract product talent. He cites Tesla and SpaceX as examples of people motivated by a mission, while acknowledging that the companies face controversy.
Cagan says a mission need not be as ambitious as going to Mars to inspire people. In his view, founders sometimes need help expressing their vision clearly to candidates.
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