What do you do when you inherit a product that’s already failed—twice? If you’re Orly Stern, you take full ownership, break down what went wrong, and rebuild it the right way.
In this episode of Trailblazing Women in Product, Orly—now General Manager of Business Applications at Payoneer—shares how she turned a struggling product into a success, navigated leadership at a global scale, and made bold career moves that paid off.
From stepping into product leadership with zero PM experience to managing diverse teams across cultures, Orly’s insights will challenge you to rethink leadership, product ownership, and career growth.
Key Topics Discussed in This Episode
Key topic #1
How to Rescue a Failing Product: Why some products fail repeatedly and what you can do differently.
Key topic #2
Leading Global Teams Across Time Zones & Cultures: The real challenges of scaling a team internationally (and how to solve them).
Key topic #3
Career Growth in Product Leadership: The bold moves that got Orly from product manager to general manager.
Why Listen to This Episode?
In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll gain:
- Learn how to take full ownership of your product—no matter the challenges.
- Get real-world leadership strategies from someone who’s managed teams across multiple markets.
- Practical tips on hiring, team dynamics, and giving (and receiving) feedback effectively.
- Hear Orly’s personal take on making career-defining moves in product management.
Orly’s journey proves that sometimes, all it takes is one bold move to change the course of your career.
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