On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, host Alice Kanjejo engages in an insightful conversation with Dominic Kimathi, a senior product manager at Co-creation Hub, where he advises startups on product optimization to help them scale. Dominic describes himself as a "people person" whose interpersonal skills have significantly shaped his career trajectory.The episode begins with a lively "hot takes" segment about product management. Dominic shares his perspectives on whether early-stage startups need product managers, if PMs should code, how to handle feature requests, and the value of MVPs in product development.Dominic reveals his fascinating journey from aspiring pilot to marketing professional and eventually to product management. He explains how witnessing Instagram's billion-dollar acquisition with just 13 employees sparked his interest in tech's scalable impact. Throughout his career, Dominic has embraced pivoting as a natural response to evolving interests and market demands, having changed direction multiple times in his professional life.Beyond his role at CC Hub, Dominic runs Lowky, a production company supporting Kenyan creatives, particularly focusing on helping artists create high-quality music videos. He also teaches product management through a 10-week masterclass, believing that "everybody is a product manager, they just don't know it."At CC Hub, a pan-African tech hub with presence in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Namibia, Dominic works across various sectors including fintech, edtech, health tech, and the creator economy. The hub provides capital and expert support to help startups optimize their products and scale across markets.Dominic emphasizes the importance of community in the startup ecosystem, noting that "there's strength in numbers" and that successful entrepreneurs recognize their customers as communities with shared interests or problems. He advocates for collaboration, prioritization, and focusing on "low effort, high reward" initiatives.The conversation concludes with valuable advice for aspiring tech professionals: take calculated risks, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, consider the value of being both a generalist and specialist, maintain good personal PR, and seek mentorship—even from people who don't know they're mentoring you.To keep up with Dominic's journey, check out his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-kimathi-8b1533134/ Useful links:Lwky Studio:https://www.lwky.studio/Co-creation Hub: https://cchub.africa/Zindua School:https://zinduaschool.com/__________________________________________________________________Join Alice as she explores the world of tech and shares impactful stories with guests on My Tech Story Africa!Subscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytechstoryafrica💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-tech-story-africa♪ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytechstoryafricaJoin our community: [https://www.mtsafrica.co/join]Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/ffAniezzFHoEvhPY7Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email: mytechstory.ea@gmail.com 📧