Unlocking Career Growth Through Peers and Communities featuring Jeremy Barton
Uncharted Podcast
Deep Dive
What is Jeremy Barton's professional goal?
Jeremy's goal is to build products that meaningfully change people's lives for the better.
What problem is Sidebar trying to solve?
Sidebar aims to address the difficulty senior professionals face in connecting with peers and finding support for career growth, especially as they advance in their careers.
How does Jeremy describe the culture at Meta?
Jeremy describes Meta's culture as highly entrepreneurial, allowing him to work on projects that felt like startups within the larger company.
What is the North Star customer for Sidebar?
The North Star customer for Sidebar is a senior leader in technology, across various functions like product, engineering, and design.
What percentage of Sidebar members report positive career trajectory changes?
93% of Sidebar members say that the platform has been a positive career trajectory changer.
What advice would the older Jeremy give his younger self?
The older Jeremy would advise his younger self to only stress about things that are within his control.
What is the role of facilitators in Sidebar's peer groups?
Facilitators in Sidebar's peer groups are responsible for creating a safe space, managing discussions, and pushing conversations to uncover deeper insights and problems.
How does Jeremy think about the transition from virtual to in-person facilitation?
Jeremy believes that while there are specific skills needed for virtual facilitation, most facilitators can translate their skills well from virtual to in-person settings.
What is Jeremy's opinion on the best way to get into product management?
Jeremy suggests starting by understanding your goals, talking to people to identify problems you want to solve, and considering joining a more established organization to learn the ropes of product management.
What is Jeremy's favorite salsa?
Jeremy's favorite salsa is the papalote salsa, which he considers the best he's ever had.
- Difficulty of career growth for senior professionals
- Challenges of connecting with peers for support and learning
- Sidebar's mission to connect extraordinary peers and facilitate learning and growth
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