Host: Laila H.
Guest Expert: Oleksandr Shatov – Lead Product Designer at Instagram (Meta)
In this episode, we explored a skill that’s often underrated in design and tech: storytelling. Oleksandr shared how the ability to communicate ideas clearly – not just produce great work – is what earns you trust, buy-in, and influence.
Key takeaways:
- Why influence – output in modern product teams
- How to frame your ideas so people care and remember
- Communicating with cross-functional partners (especially non-designers)
- Personal lessons from scaling influence inside companies like Meta and Preply
p.s. If you’ve ever struggled to get your ideas heard, this episode is for you.
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