Walter Lee
Former Head of Product @ Stessa 10+ years of product management at startups, ex-engineerAbout
I've been working in San Francisco and Silicon Valley for the last 20 years. I was Head of Product at 3 startups, ranging from 3-guys-in-a-garage to a Series D startup. I have always done a mix of hands-on PM work and managing other product managers. Before that, I started my career as a software engineer at Google, where I transitioned to product management.
I am currently on sabbatical, spending more time with my family (I'm a new dad) and deciding what's next. I have always enjoyed coaching my teammates (not just my direct reports but also indirect reports and peers), and enthusiastic about helping out others here.
Specific topics I especially enjoy talking about:
- Identifying how a PM can best contribute to their particular team, by matching strengths and weaknesses to find complements
- Adding just enough process to prevent chaos without hurting agility
- Resolving personality conflicts
- Changing career from engineering to product management
- Forging relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, especially Marketing, Sales, Customer Success
- Managing your stock options (disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor)
What mentees say
Diane
on5 out of 5 stars
Walter is absolutely a great mentor! A PM expert with lots of experiences, patient and encouraging. I expanded my vision in the sessions and gained a better view of a PM.
Chris
on5 out of 5 stars
Walter is incredibly personable and knowledgable. I've gain a ton of valuable and actionable feedback from working with him. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Product.
Shahab
on5 out of 5 stars
Walter is a great mentor- he takes the time to truly understand your objectives and helps formulate plans forward. His experience in product is clear, and his suggestions should be taken to heart. It's always a pleasure talking to him, and he is effective in communicating insights both from a tactical and strategic perspective. I've been working with him for several months now, and his value to me with regards to organizing my thoughts/ being a soundboard for ideas is huge.
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Mentorship Plan
$199 / month
Up to 2 calls per month
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Tasks & exercises
Flat fee, no hidden costs
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One-off sessions with Walter
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