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507: Navigating the second product problem – with Greg Coticchia

Product Innovation Educators

Additionally, he was named a Distinguished Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business in 2006 and the Swanson School of Engineering in 2023. Greg was a three-time finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and for the Tech 50 CEO of the Year.

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500: Evolving trends in product management: What every PM and VP Needs to Know – with Tony Ulwick

Product Innovation Educators

I first discovered Tony when I read his book, What Customers Want: Using Outcome-Driven Innovation to Create Breakthrough Products and Services and then invited him to speak at the Denver PDMA chapter, back in 2006. Tony also has 12 patents to his name. He is also the author of the more recent book Jobs to be Done: Theory to Practice.

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The Nintendo Switch Did Everything Right, Except for Just One Thing…

The Product Coalition

I grew up on all its handhelds and home consoles, starting with the original DS back in 2006. About Me My name is Kasey, AKA J.X. Fu (pen name). The Nintendo Switch is one of the many primary mainstream consoles which contribute to these rising numbers; for good reason. I’m a massive Switch fan.

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2019 Goals Gone off the Rails? 3 Ways to get Back on Track

Mind the Product

getting a certification (be it scrum, agile, product, coaching … you name it). A few of the most common that I’ve heard over the last few weeks, include: mastering a new method or skill (design sprints are popular again this year). creating a community of practice for their organisation. getting a promotion. finding a new job. writing a book.

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Technology Transformation – Adobe Lightroom

The Product Bistro

Lightroom (LR), or its official name, “Photoshop Lightroom” began as a public beta of a Mac only software in early 2006, was a response to Apple’s “Aperture” program targeted at professional photographers. The Origins.

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5 Machine Learning Lessons for Product Managers

Mind the Product

Which would you prefer: one where a barista knows your name and your favourite drink and your favourite music is playing, or one where everything is made for an average customer? Imagine that you’re going to a coffee shop. Moreover, it’s not only changes in these components that might affect you.

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Building What Customers Need: The Ultimate Recipe

The Product Coalition

Building Products Customers Need Proven Methods To Build Products Customers Need Working Backward Approach Dr. Werner Vogels , CTO of Amazon.com, wrote an article about Amazon’s working backward approach in 2006. This should ideally be the name of the product and essentially tell what the product is about Subheading ?—?The