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The Matcha Mystery: Why Your “Japanese” Matcha Might Be Made in China

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Legal experts warn that even under Chinese law, misleading use of brand names could violate laws concerning origin labeling and brand misrepresentation if consumers believe they’re buying products made in Kyoto. There are multiple companies in China marketing matcha under the Uji name, each requiring individual lawsuits.

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Let’s Talk About Faster Horses

The Product Coalition

In 1999, however, a cruise ship designer named John McNeece wanted to give an example of why it’s problematic to ask customers what they want. In 2006, Henry Ford’s great-grandson said that the attribution to Ford was accurate. He died in 1947, and the first appearance of the faster horses quote attributed to Ford was in 2001.

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Alchemer Named to Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces List 

Alchemer Mobile

June 17, 2025 – Alchemer, a global leader in customer experience and feedback technology, is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.’s Founded in 2006, Alchemer is a KKR portfolio company. The post Alchemer Named to Inc.’s is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future.

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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.