Building Experimentation Programs from Scratch with Emiliano Blanco
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In this episode of Experiment Nation, host Jason Gossit sits down with Ameliano Blanca, a senior growth and product leader with 10+ years of experience driving revenue through data-driven experimentation.They dive deep into:How to build experimentation programs from the ground upThe balance between qualitative and quantitative insightsExperimentation in startups vs. mature organizationsCRO frameworks and the power of iterationHow to avoid "random testing mode" and adopt structured frameworksIf youβre a growth, product, or CRO professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you scale experimentation programs, improve conversion rates, and create sustainable growth strategies.π Get our new book: Prove It or Lose It β The (Mostly) No-Nonsense Guide to Surviving Experimentation Program Drama at experimentnation.com and all major bookstores.π Chapters:0:00 β Why tests should be rerun after 12 months0:19 β Welcome & introduction with Jason Gossit0:35 β Meet Ameliano Blanca: growth & product leader1:32 β First steps in building experimentation programs2:42 β Measuring conversion funnels & revenue impact3:46 β Tools for gathering quantitative & qualitative insights5:05 β Heatmaps, surveys, and finding hidden gems6:00 β Drafting test ideas & prioritization7:19 β Using and adjusting the ICE framework9:50 β The βthree strikesβ rule for failed experiments11:16 β Experimentation in startups vs. mature companies13:00 β Why rerunning startup tests is critical14:57 β When to pause or rerun losing experiments15:29 β Complementing quantitative data with customer interviews17:16 β Running experiments at scale in larger organizations18:18 β Balancing speed vs. rigor in CRO testing20:04 β Defaulting experiments & tracking long-term results20:11 β CRO frameworks and the power of iteration22:26 β Why iteration is underrated in experimentation23:44 β Adapting frameworks to your company & industry25:18 β Advice for teams stuck in random testing mode27:39 β How CRO perspectives have evolved over 10 years28:39 β Growth, insights, and the rise of experimentation in strategy30:38 β Real-world example: financing simulator boosts conversions
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