A Softer Pivot
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This is a podcast episode titled, A Softer Pivot. The summary for this episode is: <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ragozzino-48709426" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stephanie Ragozzino</a>, Chief Product Officer at <a href="https://www.onecause.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OneCause</a>, joins us to share her journey into product management. She walks us through her time at <a href="https://www.aprimo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aprimo</a> and <a href="https://perq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PERQ</a>, where she transitioned into B2C. We also talk through her most recent role at OneCause during the pandemic this year.</p><p>Stephanie has a lot of experience with products that are tackling new markets. She addresses small bets, big bets, bundles of value, and the power of simply talking to your customers, leaving us with some great insights into how she’s created successful opportunities.</p><p>You can find more information about this podcast at <a href="https://www.sep.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sep.com/podcast</a> and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you!</p>
Key Takeaways
Stephanie shares her thoughts on the word "pivot."
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Stephanie shares the original vision of PERQ.
01:39 MIN
Stephanie shares about PERQ's first evolution into multiple product paths.
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Stephanie shares why her team chose not to use their existing customer base when expanding into the automotive industry.
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Stephanie shares how PERQ expanded into the home furnishings and multi-family industries.
01:38 MIN
Stephanie shares how PERQ used user research to improve their product.
01:32 MIN
Stephanie shares how a combination of small bets and big bets influenced PERQ's evolution.
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Stephanie explains the "value bundles" she created at OneCause.
00:41 MIN
Stephanie shares about realizing her product plans would need to completely change when the pandemic hit.
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Stephanie shares how the OneCause team abruptly (and successfully) changed course in response to the pandemic.
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Stephanie shares how conversations with customers helped OneCause innovate in a tumultuous time.
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Stephanie shares the silver lining she's seen in the midst of the pandemic.
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Stephanie shares how she's learned about the importance of focus.
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Stephanie shares what she thinks the future of fundraising will look like.
00:54 MIN
DESCRIPTION
Stephanie Ragozzino, Chief Product Officer at OneCause, joins us to share her journey into product management. She walks us through her time at Aprimo and PERQ, where she transitioned into B2C. We also talk through her most recent role at OneCause during the pandemic this year.
Stephanie has a lot of experience with products that are tackling new markets. She addresses small bets, big bets, bundles of value, and the power of simply talking to your customers, leaving us with some great insights into how she’s created successful opportunities.
You can find more information about this podcast at sep.com/podcast and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you!
Today's Host
Zac Darnell
|Host of Behind The Product & Principal at SEP
Today's Guests
Stephanie Ragazzino
|Chief Product Officer at OneCause
As OneCause's Chief Product Officer, Stephanie helps build a product that empowers nonprofits to reach their fundraising goals. Stephanie loves creating value for customers and building products. She has spent the past 20 years identifying business problems and coming up with fun, creative, and sellable solutions that can help businesses achieve their goals. She's especially energized when she's able to help solve a problem that a business didn’t think they’d ever be able to solve.
Stephanie's LinkedIn Ryan Schade
|Guest Host and Engagement Manager at SEP
As an Engagement Manager at SEP, Ryan is devoted to helping his teammates and business partners build amazing things. Ryan is passionate about understanding and motivating his team, developing strong relationships with clients, and immersing himself in the client’s domain.
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