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Startups need dual theories on distribution and product/market fit. One is not enough

Andrew Chen

99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. (I’m I’m ignoring deep tech and foundational AI research companies, for the sake of this conversation). Hmm… If you find yourself at this moment, then you are already in a bad place.

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Two Development Team Configurations I Lobby Against

Mironov Consulting

 (I mostly see this proposed by technical leaders who come from non-revenue development organizations – those building software for internal use by companies in another business such as banking or airlines).  Here’s my thinking. [1]  But fixing what’s broken still belongs to whoever broke it. [2]

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Key Mobile Strategies for Travel Apps During the Reopening Process

Alchemer Mobile

While travel looks like it will remain relatively unpopular in the first half of 2021 due to COVID concerns, travel brands are gearing up for a surge of travelers in the second half of the year. If we look at the charts below, you’ll see data from two apps: An airline app and a lodging app. Personalization. Investment.

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5 Tech Trends in 2019 We Need to Consider as a Design Team

UX Studio: Product Management

Technology today has started to unfold around us to change our lives for good, and it’s vital for UX Designers to keep up-to-date with the latest digital trends in the industry. Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech – what sort of tech is used within them? Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech – what sort of tech is used within them?

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Product in Practice: Finding the Best Way to Communicate with Different Stakeholders

Product Talk

When Teresa shared this story in Continuous Discovery Habits , she wrote, “While Lisa’s team did a great job executing on their discovery and were able to bring a successful product to market, all that work would have gone to waste if they weren’t able to get their sales team (and other business stakeholders ) on board.

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Product in Practice: Adopting the Discovery Habits is An Iterative Process

Product Talk

Next, their tech lead created some lo-fi mockups in FigJam. At this stage, they did a “design spot check,” which involved pulling in customer success and marketing partners to get their feedback. But people with children, with school schedules, teachers, they are beholden by budget, calendar, airline preference, or seating preference.”

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??Shep Hyken on getting customers to come back again and again

Intercom, Inc.

And it’s not just about strong retention and recurring revenue, although that’s certainly a plus; it’s knowing the customer won’t quit you over a new competitor with better technology, lower prices, or even a more convenient service. ” “You can have the greatest technology, but I’ve got news for you. Just be nice.