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Growth at Dropbox - by Elena Verna - Elena's Growth Scoop

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Look at the history of Product-led Growth and you’ll see Dropbox’s influence everywhere. Any article or analysis explaining the PLG movement features them—they were so foundational to concepts like viral marketing that even the Wikipedia article for K-factor mentions them by name. So, it’s safe to say I’ve been a fan for a while, and getting to step in to lead the Growth team at this legendary logo has been pretty surreal. But what’s it look like on the inside? There’s a lot to cover, so I figured I’d just share my answers to the most common questions I get. The Growth team at Dropbox consists of 2 functions: Growth Product Management and Data. Looking at the Growth Product team is like watching an orchestra of funnel metrics: Growth is all about distribution, and distribution is about finding the best way to get more users to adopt the value through acquisition, activation, monetization, and engagement. Thus, each metric has a Growth Product Manager running the show, supported by dedi

Growth at Dropbox An Inside Look! Elena Verna May 10, 2024 86 1 5 Share Look at the history of Product-led Growth and you’ll see Dropbox’s influence everywhere. Any article or analysis explaining the PLG movement features them—they were so foundational to concepts like viral marketing that even the Wikipedia article for K-factor mentions them by name. So, it’s safe to say I’ve been a fan for a while, and getting to step in to lead the Growth team at this legendary logo has been pretty surreal. But what’s it look like on the inside? There’s a lot to cover, so I figured I’d just share my answers

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