Zero-to-one product builders should personally close the first $1M in revenue
Brett Berson · How Figma taps into taste, simplicity, and storytelling | Yuhki Yamashita (CPO) · Dec 5, 2024 · at 43:44
First Round Capital partner Brett Berson discusses commercial awareness in product development and design with Figma Chief Product Officer Yuhki Yamashita.
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“I think a lot of the best zero to one product people Should be forced to get the first million dollars in revenue for the thing, not just build the widget and have the sales team bring it to market.”
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