PodcastThe Skip PodcastOctober 1, 2026
Three Top Executive Recruiters on Where Product Management Is Going
Top companies now hire "executive builder" product leaders — senior but hands-on — screened via live working sessions, not AI-lab pedigree.
- Executive builder profile wins: Founders now want senior leaders who still code/build hands-on, not pure managers or pure super-ICs, a shift from 6 months ago.
- Working sessions replace presentations: Nearly all exec searches (vs ~50% three years ago) now include live build-together sessions instead of take-home decks, testing real hands-on ability.
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