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Dmitry Zlokazov: How Revolut turns PMs into local CEOs

Through cross-functional product owners running as local CEOs; Revolut hires raw intellect over experience and ships only wow-grade v1 products.

DZDmitry ZlokazovguestLRLenny Rachitskyhost

May 15, 2025·1h 10m·Watch on YouTube ↗

📖 CHAPTERS

1. 1
   0:00 – 3:41

   Introduction to Dmitry and Revolut

2. 2
   3:41 – 6:58

   Revolut’s unique approach to product management

3. 3
   6:58 – 9:28

   The role and responsibilities of product owners

4. 4
   9:28 – 15:50

   Types of product owners at Revolut

5. 5
   15:50 – 25:00

   Building “wow” products

6. 6
   25:00 – 31:33

   Hiring practices

7. 7
   31:33 – 41:07

   Managing teams and projects

8. 8
   41:07 – 44:40

   Revolut’s diverse product offerings

9. 9
   44:40 – 52:10

   Scaling new products successfully

10. 10
    52:10 – 58:43

    Attracting top talent

11. 11
    58:43 – 1:02:49

    Failure corner

12. 12
    1:02:49 – 1:10:01

    Lightning round and final thoughts