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Oct 2024
27m 53s

The Barriers to Product Adoption Are Not...

Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
About this episode

Product adoption can sometimes feel as elusive as catching lightning in a bottle. There are myriad reasons why users might resist adopting new products, from the fear of change to the comfort of established routines.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by George Brooks—Founder and CEO of Crema—to explore these challenges and draw out actionable insights for product leaders.

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