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The Evolution of WhatsApp

The Product Coalition

This vision led to the creation of WhatsApp , which quickly gained popularity for its ease of use and ad-free environment. This was a significant milestone for the messaging app, as it doubled its user base in just four years from 1 billion in 2016. in California. WhatsApp contributed approximately 0.9%

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Finding Product-Market Fit – Expert Advice From Prowly’s CEO Joanna Drabent

Userpilot

Product market fit, often just called product/market or “P/M” is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts. There is a lot of information out there about why it’s important for having a successful product and grow your business, but finding out how to achieve product-market fit can still feel elusive.

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The “Why” Behind Your Product Roadmap

bpma ProductHub

has a strategy tool that allows users to clearly define the vision; the “why” to your product roadmap. The Ten-Step, One-Day Strategic Plan, Erica Olsen, August 10, 2016. Make your strategy more Agile, Tim Leberecht, October 31, 2016. Melissa Perri, July 2016. You can learn more here: www.aha.io/product/features/strategy.

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The Simple Guide to Product Management

bpma ProductHub

In 2016, Glassdoor identified Product Management as the #8 best job to have in America, with a job score of 4.5 Think critically about product direction and market opportunity. To own a product requires a strong vision for what it can become and achieve. Contributed by Cynthia Andre. Exude Confidence . Have a new idea?

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Taking a Product from Conception to Delivery

Mind the Product

In this talk I gave at ProductTank Singapore towards the end of 2016, I parsed the steps required to take a product from conception to delivery, with a strong slant toward the business of products. Find a Market You Can Win. Your product vision is your company’s vision. Chances are you’re the little guy.

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How JustGiving Crowdfunding Went From an Idea to £100m in Five Years

Mind the Product

Initially JustGiving supported only registered charities on its website, but the founders’ vision was to support all good causes. The initial vision was to. This vision gave us something to aim for. After the 12-week build, a team of three was tasked with validating and growing the product: myself, and two talented marketers.

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Applied Lean Startup: How to Master Simplicity and Velocity in Business

The Product Coalition

It is inspired by sources such as Eric Ries’ book “The Leaders Guide” and Pivotal’s associated workshop organized in 2016. As a side note, I am here referring to products, but the same steps can be applied to services, companies, go-to-market strategies, geographical expansions, and much more. What are your growth hypotheses?