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Wow Product Obsession
Revolut's relentless focus on building products that are not just functional but *lovable* — polished, delightful, and emotionally resonant. In fintech especially, where most companies neglect UX, Revolut invests heavily in aesthetics, smoothness, and the feeling that the company truly cares about the customer.
Where it comes from
Dmitry Zlokazov on Lenny's Podcast (highlights/zlokazov-revolut-pms): “I would probably add an obsession with building wow product. Wow. Wow. Wow.” [~15:57-16:02]
How it works
- It's not just about reducing clicks and optimizing funnels — it's about making users feel that extra effort was applied
- The standard is applied universally: new MVPs, existing features, everything
- Founders review 100% of screens shipped every week — they are the final quality gate
- Every flow is scrutinized for edge cases and nuances to ensure every customer will be happy
- The look and feel of the app is treated as seriously as the functionality
- People at Revolut build a habit of paying attention to “small nuances, small details that make the product lovable”
The wow standard is Revolut's competitive moat in fintech. While incumbents compete on rates and features, Revolut competes on love — and that emotional connection drives retention and word-of-mouth.