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Inside how X (Twitter) and Elon Musk Builds Products | Chris Bakke (Product at X)
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My guest today is Chris Bakke, product lead at X (formerly known as Twitter).
Chris Bakke has sold two companies for $100M+ and is also a master at shitposting.
We spoke about:
- The art of shitposting
- What it’s like working with Elon Musk
- How to stand out in today’s tough jobs market
Chris is hilarious and you won’t be able to guess how many PMs X still has. If you enjoy our conversation, please like and subscribe to support the podcast.
Get the takeaways: https://creatoreconomy.so/p/chris-bakke-x-shitposting-and-elon-musk
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing X's engineering marvel
(00:50) Meet Chris Bak: the shitposting maestro
(01:22) The art and impact of shitposting
(02:37) Shitposting strategies and evolution
(03:49) Humor and virality on social media
(13:27) The OpenAI saga: a shitposter's dream
(17:03) The risks and rewards of shitposting
(22:08) Revolutionizing hiring at X
(22:53) The legacy of traditional recruiting
(23:17) The evolution of online job search
(24:57) Innovative approaches to job matching
(27:07) Advice for job seekers
(31:27) Working at X: culture and challenges
(37:25) Elon's leadership style
(45:17) The fast-paced environment at X
(47:29) Conclusion and contact information
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