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Building an experimentation system that actually works

Original: The Data Informed Experimentation System

Manuel Cellier
May 29, 2025
12 min read
Framework
Intermediate
The Data Informed Experimentation System

Summary

Build your experimentation system to get new insights at a fast pace. Kickstart the compounding effect that will generate long term business outcomes and customer value.

Who This Is For

Product Managers
Product Analysts
Growth Marketers

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to structure a lean experimentation team with the right mix of PM, analyst, designer, and engineer
  • Use Spotify's Thoughtful Execution Tree framework to focus on problems first, then solutions
  • Set up systems to launch experiments quickly and compound learnings over time
  • Understand that only 10-20% of experiments succeed, so volume and learning velocity matter most
  • Build toolboxes for rapid implementation and robust measurement of experiment results

Tools & Technologies

A/B testing platforms Analytics tracking tools Spotify's Thoughtful Execution Tree framework Statistical analysis tools for causal inference

Topics Covered

experimentation a-b-testing causal-inference