How to Build Products People Actually Want | HP Division President Sam Chang

How do you build products people ACTUALLY want? And how do you go from an engineer to leading an $8 BILLION business at HP? 🚀📈 In this episode of The Random Girl Podcast, I sit down with Sam Chang, Senior Vice President and Division President at HP, to talk about his journey from Intel to building a startup acquired by NXP, helping launch LG's smart TV business, and now leading HP's consumer PC division. With over 27 years in Silicon Valley, Sam shares what he's learned about building successful products, scaling startups, leading teams, and the future of AI. One of my favorite stories? His experience at Intel, where focusing on impressive technology instead of what customers actually wanted taught him a valuable lesson about product development. I also got to pitch my own startup, FIRE IT, to Sam and receive advice on standing out from competitors, attracting investors, and communicating a business idea through his 30-second, 3-minute, and 30-minute pitch framework. My biggest takeaway? Don't start with the technology. Start with the person you're trying to help. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a student with a big idea, or just curious about what it takes to succeed in business, this conversation is for you! A huge thank you to Sam for sharing his time, experiences, and advice! 🎙️ Welcome to The Random Girl Podcast, where I interview industry leaders about their journeys, challenges, and advice for the next generation. 👇 What's one product you wish someone would invent? Let me know in the comments! Subscribe for more conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders! Interested in being interviewed or hearing about my company FIRE IT? Contact me at mailto:Shaktiannkanyal@gmail.com. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Meet Sam Chang: HP Division President 01:03 — What Does an HP Division President Actually Do? 02:09 — The Secret to Building Products People Want 03:55 — Sam's Biggest Product Development Mistakes at Intel 05:38 — How HP Designs Laptops for Students 07:21 — The Future of AI-Powered Computers 08:53 — From Engineer to Business Leader 11:22 — How to Scale a Startup 13:00 — My Startup, FIRE IT: Getting Advice From Sam 16:14 — How to Pitch Your Business Idea 17:14 — Final Advice & Takeaways #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneur #HP #StartupAdvice #BusinessPodcast #SamChang #ProductDevelopment #SiliconValley #Leadership #YoungEntrepreneurs #RandomGirlPodcast