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I Have Waited 20 Years to Build This. Meet Enola, your Super-Analyst

Piyanka Jain

When I built my first AI model back in 2002, as part of my master’s thesis, I couldn’t have imagined the GenAI-native world we live in today. Back then, artificial intelligence was mostly theoretical, and building even a simple agent required weeks of work and heaps of computing power. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of helping organizations build cutting-edge AI solutions, from early neural nets to the first wave of LLMs.

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From Bias to Better Leadership: Harpal Singh on Self-Awareness and Team Growth

The Product Guy

Product managers are often praised for high standards, but what happens when those standards cause more harm than good? In this episode, Harpal Singh reflects on the tough leadership lessons he’s learned, from navigating hiring bias to managing across cultures and growth stages. What You’ll Learn: Leadership Biases : How good intentions can create unnecessary pressure Team Culture : Why the best PMs learn to listen, adapt, and own the outcome Hiring Smarter : Moving beyond instinct to stru

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Preparing Leaders and Stakeholders to Support Product Operating Model Pilot Teams

Product Talk

A single champion can often inspire an organization to shift to the product operating model —especially if that champion is the CEO or CPO. But that’s only the first step. Your transformation will get stuck without support from people throughout your company. Over the past few months, I’ve been discussing this topic with Hope Gurion. We’re reflecting on what we’ve seen after years of coaching hundreds of teams and companies.

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Brand health tracking: Your complete guide to smarter brand decisions 

Alchemer Mobile

72% of shoppers would stay loyal to brands they loved even if it meant paying more. But if you’re not measuring how your brand is performing, how can you build—or protect—that loyalty? That’s where brand health tracking comes in. It gives you the ongoing, actionable insights you need to grow market share, secure stakeholder buy-in, and optimize your brand strategy.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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An AI glossary

Lenny Rachitsky

👋 Welcome to a 🔒 subscriber-only edition 🔒 of my weekly newsletter. Each week I tackle reader questions about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career. For more: Lennybot | Podcast | Hire your next product leader | My favorite Maven courses | Swag Subscribe now You’re probably hearing a lot of AI jargon, and you probably sort of know what some of it means. but not really.

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The $10B blueprint: Beyond Code & Canvas, how AI-Driven thinking will shape the next era of…

UX Planet

The $10B blueprint: Beyond Code & Canvas, how AI-Driven thinking will shape the next era of leadership Introduction: Not Just Pixels, But Power What if the future CEO of a trillion-dollar company is someone who blends creativity, systems thinking, and human empathy, with the power of AI? Whether from design, engineering, business, or any hybrid background, the next generation of leaders will use design as a core superpower.

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Positioning in the Age of AI: What Founders Need to Know

Business of Software Conference

Insights from April Dunford’s Business of Software AMA In an era where “AI-powered” has become the default label for tech products, positioning your company clearly and effectively is more challenging than ever. April Dunford , executive consultant, speaker, author and widely recognized expert on product positioning, tackled this head-on during her AMA with Business of Software.

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Wheels Falling Off Your Product? The Growth Stage of the Product Lifecycle (Part 3)

BrainMates

Wheels Falling Off Your Product? The Growth Stage of the Product Lifecycle (Part 3) By Jana Paulech At a Glance The growth stage of the product lifecycle begins after achieving product-market fit, requiring sustained exponential growth and a strong, evolving value proposition and positioning to capture and expand the target market. To sustain growth, products must outpace the competition by understanding customer segments deeply, moving swiftly in response to needs, and strategically innovating.

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🚀 The AI Product Manager: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the PM Role

The Basics of Product Management

Introduction: The Rise of the AI-Augmented PM Welcome to the era where product managers don’t just manage products—they orchestrate intelligent systems . The traditional PM toolkit—spreadsheets, sticky notes, and stakeholder meetings—is being supercharged by AI. And no, this isn’t about replacing PMs. It’s about amplifying them. Get ready to become an AI Product Manager.

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Your Guide to Product Management Interviews: Top Questions with Answers

Stand out in your product management interview with guidance from Priyanka Upadhyay, an experienced product leader and Stanford Online program coach. In this guide, Upadhay dives into five key competencies interviewers will likely want to assess. She provides sample questions with detailed answers spanning: Product strategy Product design Execution Market estimation Teamwork Confidently land the product management role you want by pre-empting what interviewers are looking for and demonstrating y

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What to Do When Customer Feedback Stops Flowing in Product Management

The Product Manager Coach Blog

Few things are more frustrating than silence—especially when it comes to getting customer feedback in product management. You send the messages, post the prompts, maybe even offer a “quick 15-minute chat”… and nothing. Just radio silence. One of my coaching clients—an experienced product leader at a SaaS startup—found themselves smack in the middle of this.

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Design Thinking in the Age of AI: The Process Is the Product

UX Planet

Why the designer mindset matters more than ever, even when AI writes the code. There’s a common myth floating around these days: that working with AI is just about crafting the right prompt. Write a clever line, press enter, and voilà — magic happens. But anyone who’s actually built a product — especially as a designer — knows that the real work starts long before that prompt.

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When Is the Right Time to Invest in Pricing?

Business of Software Conference

Insights from Chris Mele’s Business of Software AMA Pricing is often treated as an afterthought in SaaS companies. Founders focus on product-market fit, customer acquisition, and engineering scale long before they turn serious attention to monetization. But according to pricing expert Chris Mele , that approach can cost companies millions in unrealized revenue.

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ONE THING on What Could Go Wrong?

Product Culture

I’ve written before about the value of mining for conflict , especially when stakeholders say they’re aligned, but you want to be sure. One effective technique is to go around the room (or their screens) and ask each stakeholder “What could go wrong with this plan?” Subscribe to my weekly Nano-letter: Sign Up Some answers might be off-the-wall (“The world could end and we wouldn’t be able to sell our lawnmower app”), but others may surface real concerns that haven’t yet been voiced.

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Effective Risk Management: Balancing Safety, Compliance, and Opportunity

Effective risk management in product development balances safety, compliance, and opportunity. Risks can't be eliminated, but they can be mitigated through structured assessments, clear documentation, and expert guidance. Engaging specialists ensures efficiency, regulatory adherence, and product security while reducing costly oversights. A well-executed risk management plan includes frequent evaluations, defined assessment criteria, and a structured decision-making process.

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💰 Product Manager Salary Guide 2025: How Much Do PMs Make at Google, Amazon, and Startups?

The Basics of Product Management

Why This Guide Matters If you’ve ever typed “Google PM salary” or “Amazon product manager compensation” into a search bar, you’re not alone. In 2025, product management continues to be one of the most lucrative and in-demand roles in tech. But compensation varies wildly depending on company, level, geography, and even negotiation skill. Don’t miss – The Ultimate Guide to Product Manager Interview Questions (with Sample Answers).

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Unlocking Expansion: Are You Spotting the Signals That Customers Are Ready to Grow?

Gainsight

For Customer Success leaders, the pressure to drive not just retention but also revenue growth is intensifying. Customer Success teams are no longer simply the keepers of customer satisfaction; they are rapidly evolving into critical drivers of expansion and revenue outcomes. But how do you uncover the often-hidden signals that customers are ready to grow with your business?

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Designing for the Immersive World: A UX Designer’s Guide to AR, VR, and XR

UX Planet

As technology moves beyond flat screens into 3D spaces, designers face a new challenge: creating experiences that users don’t just see, but step into. Whether it’s Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), or Extended Reality (XR), immersive tech is reshaping how we interact with the digital world. This article is a practical guide for UX designers who want to e xplore immersive design  — from key terms to real-world use cases.

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Meet the Next Gen Builder: Yudi Sun, Director of Product Design at Duolingo

Amplitude

Discover how Yudi Sun, Director of Product Design at Duolingo, designs for achievement, scales creative alignment, and builds brain share across teams.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How to Build a Beta Test Support Plan (+ SLA Tips and Checklist)

Centercode

AI-driven user testing, video insights, plus seamless app distribution and expert resources— discover Centercode 10x. Platform Scalable, Automated, Real-World User Testing Centercode is the leading platform to manage impactful in-the-wild user tests. Start for free , scale as your program grows. Platform Overview Managed Services Compare Plans What's New?

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The Ultimate Guide to Product Manager Interview Questions (with Sample Answers)

The Basics of Product Management

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Product Manager interview questions. In this post, we’ll break down the types of questions you’ll face and how to answer them with confidence. Types of Product Manager Interview Questions Behavioral: “Tell me about a time…” Product Sense: “How would you improve…” Technical: Understanding systems, APIs, and trade-offs Case Study: Real-world scenarios to test your thinking How to Answer: “Tell me about a product you admire” This is a common question to assess your

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Best Product Fruits Alternatives for SaaS Based On Different Use Cases

Userpilot

Looking for a good user onboarding tool and wondering if Product Fruits is the best option for your SaaS company? The many available Product Fruits alternatives don’t necessarily make the choice any easier. To make the right choice, you must consider your priorities, including your varied JTBDs, budget, and company size. In this post, we’ll examine which Product Fruits competitor is the better digital adoption platform for your needs.

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The Bare Minimum UX Research That Still Works (3-Steps Method)

UX Planet

It’s not very uncommon to get a UX design request at the very last moment — an urgent need for a fabulous output in one week… or less. As competent, experienced, efficient designers, our immediate instinct might be to open Figma, hit “New Design File,” and dive in — click click click… But wait — did we pause to conduct even a quick UX study? ‘No time for that!

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Navigating the Complexities of Data Residency and Privacy

Amplitude

Learn how to navigate the complexities of global data residency and privacy requirements with the right data strategies.

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9 AI Features that Transform How Digital Teams Test, Learn, and Grow

AB Tasty

Testing doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. What if you could describe your vision and watch it come to life? What if understanding your visitors’ emotions was as simple as a 30-second scan? What if your reports could tell you not just what happened, but why it mattered? That’s where AI steps in – not to replace your creativity, but to amplify it.

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What Today’s CROs Need to Know: Takeaways from the 2025 Pavilion CRO Summit

Innovatemap

At this year’s Pavilion CRO Summit , one thing was clear: revenue leaders are navigating a very different go-to-market environment than just a few years ago. From AI to shifting buyer expectations to evolving pricing models, the CRO role has never been more complex — or more essential. Here are six key takeaways and what they mean for growth-minded teams. 1.

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What is Self-Service BI: Benefits, Use Tools, Considerations 

Reveal

Reveal Embedded Analytics Today’s business users expect more than static dashboards or delayed reports. They want to explore live data, uncover insights, and take action in real time. That is the promise of self-service BI: giving users direct access to the answers they need without relying on data teams or filing support tickets. However, delivering that experience inside a software product or platform is not easy.

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B2B eCommerce, Self-Service Portals, and PIM Trends for 2024

In 2024, B2B customers expect better quality and service with streamlined experiences that match consumer-grade simplicity—no long calls or meetings required. Our B2B eCommerce Trends Report, surveying 400+ B2B professionals in the US and Europe, reveals how eCommerce has become vital to top companies’ strategies. The report shows how leaders are leveraging eCommerce to break data silos, unify channels, and deliver the personalized experiences that customers demand.

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Figma Make: Complete Guide

UX Planet

Figma Make is a new AI-powered design tool that allows you to turn your text prompt into a real design. In this guide, I will show you how to use this tool and explain its strengths and weaknesses. [link] How it works All you need to do is to write a prompt and submit it to Figma Make AI assistant. It will analyze your prompt and generate a design for you.

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Why Bad Onboarding Is Often the Root of Offshore Development Team Underperformance

TurnKey Labs

You hired top offshore developers with strong resumes and glowing references. The vetting was thorough, the skills were there, and expectations were high. But weeks in, you’re seeing slow progress, confusion, and missed deadlines. What went wrong? In many cases, it’s not the talent—it’s the onboarding.

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🧠 Community Wisdom: Best cheap PM courses, the impact of AI on our cognitive capacity, recovering from a toxic manager and traumatic layoff, best practices for PM homework assignments, and more

Lenny Rachitsky

👋 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of ✨ Community Wisdom ✨ a subscriber-only email, delivered every Saturday, highlighting the most helpful conversations in our members-only Slack community.