There aren’t many interim CXOs out there — but there is Harpal Singh. He’s currently interim CPO at healthtech Ada Health where he’s helping the team figure out their long-term product strategy. He's had loads of interim gigs — and he thinks heaps more executives, from CMOs to CEOs, should consider becoming career “interimers” too. He gave our Startup Life newsletter his advice for anyone taking on a short-term executive role.
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