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Y Oslo 2024: When It Comes to Discovery, Something is Better Than Nothing

Product Talk

We covered how to manage messy opportunity solution trees , the most common challenges teams face when getting started with the discovery habits, what Im working on next, and so much more. I started my career as a software engineer. How are we building production-quality software? I think that was in 2004. What does that mean?

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A Decade of Product Management

Melissa Perri

There's work to be done. -- 2016: "I want a product manager who can be great at writing specification documents. Teams and executives turned to data-driven decision making, and the tools and software followed. -- So what does that mean for the next 10 years? It sounds like something we should be doing."

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From marketplace to SaaS business: How Udemy acquired 80% of the Fortune 100

Intercom, Inc.

In 2019 research firm IDC found them to deliver 869% ROI (??) When Yvonne joined in 2016, the business unit consisted of just 10 people across product, engineering, sales, and marketing. You could take a course on how to play guitar, paint with watercolors, create a website, or build your own mobile app – all in one place.

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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

Unpacking this central conundrum is at the heart of Alex Wolf’ s work – the self-described “consumer-facing anthropologist” has made a career by thinking deeply and talking widely about issues related to the pervasive role of technology in modern life. She asks what are the risks involved in “outsourcing” so many of our skills to technology.

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Food & Drink Apps: Using Industry Benchmark Data to Understand Changes in Mobile Customer Sentiment

Alchemer Mobile

Mobile apps in the Food and Drink category have experienced radical change these last few weeks. The COVID-19 pandemic has more and more people using app-based food delivery services, and QSRs are seeing an influx of mobile payments at their drive-throughs with the closure of dine-in establishments. Why is your app rating decreasing?

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From Niche to Success: How To Make Vertical SaaS a Worthwhile Startup Investment

The Product Coalition

It’s difficult to find a SaaS company that isn’t already in the niche you wish to enter! The solution? Vertical SaaS! Vertical SaaS has had a tremendous run during the last decade. Why is Vertical SaaS on the rise? Spotify is an example of regular SaaS ; you pay to conveniently locate and stream music.

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The Best Custom Software Development Companies in Poland

The Product Coalition

The Most Trusted Custom Software Development Companies in Poland Are you looking for a reliable software development partner for your business? Hopefully, this list of the top leaders in the software development industry in Poland will help you make the right choice. The modern world is now built on software. Boldare Min.