Dave Names Parker Barrile CPO: What PMs Should Do Now
Dave named Parker Barrile as Chief Product Officer. He starts November 10.
Parker has led product at LinkedIn and Prosper, and he backed Dave as a Board member and investor. He will run product, design, and operations, with a push on AI and credit. (Source: Dave)
Why This Move Signals A Shift
Bringing in a leader who has shipped at scale and invested in fintech is a strong signal. Expect:
Faster calls, tighter roadmaps
Clear metrics, fewer side quests.
AI where it hits profit
Fraud, risk, support, and growth loops—not shiny chatbots.
From single features to a suite
Cross‑sell, attach, and lifetime value.
If you want a quick refresh on the skills that matter now, read The Product Manager Toolbox For 2025 on ProductCareerHub, which we cover in What Great Product Managers Need In 2025.
What To Watch Next At Dave
AI + Credit: better signals across cash flow, fraud, and support.
More Products: thoughtful add‑ons that raise engagement and revenue per user.
Operator Cadence: clear trade‑offs, weekly learning loops, and sharper reviews.
For culture and alignment patterns that keep speed high, see How To Succeed As Your Company’s First Product Manager.
Moves You Can Start This Week
These are light‑lift actions to set you up for the deeper work in the premium section:
Rewrite the goal line of your next PRD to one clear outcome; our practical guide The ChatGPT PRD Workflow That Gets PMs Promoted Faster shows the 7 simple steps.
List two toil areas where AI could save hours (support macros, fraud review, internal analysis). For a simple path, see Becoming An AI Product Manager: 7 Simple Steps.
Draft a one‑slide story for your boss: goal → signal → expected result → next bet. Our PM Interview Frameworks double as crisp leadership comms.
If you’re exploring a switch beyond Big Tech, the playbook in Leaving Big Tech: A PM’s Playbook For 2025 shares clean moves that protect your momentum.
Curious about the step‑by‑step plan I use with coaching clients to ship real wins in 30 days?
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🔐The Practical Playbook To Ship Like A CPO (Copy, Paste, Run)
This section gives you the exact steps, templates, and metrics to turn the Dave news into action at your company.
1. 30‑60‑90 Day Operating Plan
Days 1–30 (Stabilize & See)