Transforming a 27-Year-Old Business into an AI Powerhouse | Vinod Suresh, US Chief Product Officer at GoDaddy | E237

In this episode of The Product Podcast, we sit down with Vinod Suresh, US Chief Product Officer at GoDaddy, to dive deep into his journey from moving across 13 schools as a child to leading major product teams at GoDaddy. Vinod shares his passion for lifelong learning, explaining how this constant evolution has shaped his leadership approach, enabling him to embrace and drive change effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Vinod discusses GoDaddy’s Entrepreneur's Wheel, which covers identity, presence, and commerce, and how it helps small businesses and entrepreneurs build their digital presence. He explains how the company ensures its products work seamlessly together to create a fully connected ecosystem, providing customers with the tools they need to succeed.

In this episode, Vinod also breaks down his unique approach to time management and prioritization—skills that have allowed him to successfully lead a large, dynamic team while maintaining a strong personal and professional balance.

CONTENT
(00:00) 🎒 Vinod’s Journey: From 13 Schools to Leading GoDaddy’s Product Team
(07:25) 📚 Lifelong Learning: How Continuous Education Fuels Success
(18:51) 🌐 The GoDaddy Ecosystem: Building for Entrepreneurs Around the World
(24:14) 🛠️ Structuring a Product Team for Maximum Impact
(32:54) 🌍 Expanding Beyond Domains: GoDaddy’s End-to-End Entrepreneur Support
(44:09) 🔗 Creating a Connected Product Experience at GoDaddy

KEY TAKEAWAYS👇:
1. Embracing Change: Vinod’s ability to adapt quickly has become his strength, helping him lead GoDaddy’s transformation into a product-driven ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
2. Lifelong Learning: His belief in continuous education keeps him ahead of industry trends and better prepared for future challenges.
3. Process Efficiency: Vinod dives into how he has built efficient, self-sustaining processes at GoDaddy to streamline operations, from weekly reviews to monthly business evaluations, allowing his team to focus on innovation.
4. Structuring Product Teams: Vinod wraps up by discussing how his product teams are structured to focus on customer outcomes, rotating across products and leveraging AI for a connected and hyper-personalized customer experience.

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CREDITS:
Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
Guest: Vinod Suresh