Whatnot’s CPO argues senior PMs as ICs beat ratio‑driven orgs
Tom Verrilli, CPO of live‑shopping platform Whatnot, says the team was built on the premise ‘we regret that product management exists’. He argues that a lean group of senior PMs who stay hands‑on outperforms any head‑count‑driven structure, forcing companies to rethink scaling by people and focus on impact.