The Product Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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The Product Guy

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 5, 2023

It can be beneficial to hire a fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in a variety of situations. When you don't have an in-house technology leader: If you don't have a CTO or a similar technology leader on your team, a fractional CTO can fill that role.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 27, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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Valerian Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are many benefits to hiring a fractional CTO, also known as a part-time or interim CTO. A fractional CTO can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your organization without the added expense of a full-time executive.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 5, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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The Product Guy

APRIL 4, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Ladislav Bartos Chief Product Officer, UVIC Ltd. Amanda Ralph Product Management Consultant. She also provided strategic advice to Fortune-500 companies as a Management Consultant.

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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The Product Guy

MAY 15, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Ladislav Bartos Chief Product Officer, UVIC Ltd. Amanda Ralph Product Management Consultant. She also provided strategic advice to Fortune-500 companies as a Management Consultant.

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 2, 2018

I had worked in Linux operations and done design contract work on the side. I really wanted to do it full-time and a friend of mine was Badger’s CTO so he brought me on. Early on, the CTO and I had a very close working relationship. It was exciting, but challenging to figure out without the resources of a large company. [5:30]

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The Product Guy

MARCH 2, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Ladislav Bartos Chief Product Officer, UVIC Ltd. Amanda Ralph Product Management Consultant. She also provided strategic advice to Fortune-500 companies as a Management Consultant.

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Crafty CTO

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Fractional CTO services can be a valuable asset for businesses that want to take advantage of technology to grow and improve their operations, but don’t have the resources or expertise to do so in-house.

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 31, 2017

Jordan has a BS in Biology from Union College and an MBA & MS in Information Systems from Boston University’s School of Management. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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Mind the Product

AUGUST 15, 2019

In this ProductTank London talk, new product and market growth consultant Laura Scanga shares some thoughts on how best to do this and which tools and exercises can be useful. Start With a Customer-first Approach. Typically C-suite stakeholders have a unique function or goal. Get under their skin in order to understand their problems deeply.

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TechEmpower - Product Management

MARCH 4, 2024

AI-driven document review and analysis expedite the handling of large volumes of legal documents, contracts, and case files, saving considerable time and labor costs. Contract management is streamlined as AI systems monitor contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks of costly oversights.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 14, 2018

I am the Vice President of Product at Business Talent Group, where we help find really good freelance jobs for high-end consultants at very large companies. I imagine when you’re working with companies like those that you’ve consulted with over the years, you end up repeating many ideas over and over. Laura: Exactly.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 31, 2023

ChatGPT suffers from “hallucinations” – confidently providing incorrect information. Robin Salimans, CTO at Luna “I say this about every new Intercom feature, but this time, I’m telling the truth – this could be my favorite! Kala Burdo, Owner at Kala Burdo Consulting However, suitability does vary per customer.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 11, 2022

A technical HiPPO, such as an architect or CTO, might overrule a design or architecture. How Micromanagement Breaks Informal Working Agreements. We have many informal working agreements in organizations. Now, the HiPPO has less information about the product and the various team and product leader decisions. Then decide.

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Mind the Product

MARCH 29, 2020

Zalora CTO Silvia Thom has been based in Singapore since 2013 and previously worked on consumer products in Europe and Japan. But it’s coming, he says, as the more global consultancies introduce the idea of discovery and continuous discovery to their clients in the region. Continuous Discovery. Market Differences.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

Michael Ciano, CTO with 20+ years of experience talks about building trust as a key for leveraging technology in healthcare, building a robust business architecture and building an organization culture that fosters innovation. How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade?

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Mind the Product

MAY 29, 2018

She’s the author of the business-fable book Radical Focus , a book which uses the power of story to build a new approach to OKRs, as well as the author of Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web , Pencil Me In , and the upcoming Continuous Feedback. Dan Olsen, Author and Consultant. Stephanie Hannon, CPO at Strava.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 23, 2024

Wali Khan, a healthcare technology leader with over two decades of experience enabling business capabilities through the development of innovative software products and solutions talks about the role of AI in current and future projects, what it takes to be a successful CTO in the healthcare sector and more.

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Mind the Product

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

He’s worked as a game developer at Simon and Schuster , as a producer at Nickelodeon , and had a variety of product roles at companies like Pendo and Zendesk , all interspersed with periods of consulting. I’m a train wreck of career decisions, nothing has been intentional,” John says. If those things didn’t change, I would get distracted.”

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 5, 2023

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Insurance Companies: Sensitive Customer Data Insurance companies handle vast amounts of sensitive customer data, including personal identifiable information, financial records, medical histories, and more. Below are only some of the ways they can help.

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Usersnap

JANUARY 12, 2022

Instead, they look to specific metrics and seek data to inform their decisions. Accurate revenue forecasts can help the CPO and other chief officers make business decisions with confidence. The data can also help inform decision-making for product improvements and changes in the future. Data-driven reporting.

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Arkenea

JULY 16, 2024

Brandon Shalton, a technologist with decades of experience applying technology to solve human problems talks about AI integration as a tool to help in scaling healthcare delivery, thinking different for fostering innovation and what it takes for being a successful healthcare CTO. Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn here.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, this week’s newsletter is packed with information about the smart home and IoT landscapes which continue to expand making interoperable solutions becoming critical. You see back in 2015, I was contracting for Telstra (AT&T for Australia), and I was dedicated to their smart home product offering.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Consequently, many consultants responded to the increasing demand for agile practitioners, particularly from corporate organizations, by rebranding themselves. Stakeholders bypass Product Owners by talking directly to developers or the CTO. 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Scrum.)

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Arkenea

AUGUST 22, 2024

Wali Khan, a healthcare technology leader with over two decades of experience enabling business capabilities through the development of innovative software products and solutions talks about the role of AI in current and future projects, what it takes to be a successful CTO in the healthcare sector and more.

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Mironov Consulting

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Hint: this is how engineers would approach prioritization and roadmapping in an unemotional world of perfect information and fully aligned organizational goals. Instead, I usually defer to the VPE/CTO on the bigger efficiency question, and focus on prioritization choices captured in the roadmap.

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Userpilot

MAY 1, 2024

Lenny is a newsletter writer, podcast host, angel investor, and product consultant. How to be more innovative | Sam Schillace (Microsoft deputy CTO, creator of Google Docs) – Lenny interviews Sam on the journey toward building Google Docs.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 17, 2024

Successful product teams use it to make better-informed decisions, turn customer feedback into actionable ideas, and create better resources to support and engage customers effectively. Hiring expensive consultants or setting up innovation labs doesn’t fly anymore. Traditionally, the product function fell under Technology.

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Pragmatic Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Who must be consulted? Who is informed? Adding an embedded video to the CTO’s sales presentation that explains technical decisions and future directions. Confusion about roles and responsibilities exists in most organizations. Who is responsible? Scheduling webinars about technical directions.

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Pragmatic Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Who must be consulted? Who is informed? Adding an embedded video to the CTO’s sales presentation that explains technical decisions and future directions. Confusion about roles and responsibilities exists in most organizations. Who is responsible? Scheduling webinars about technical directions.

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 19, 2023

Protecting Sensitive Patient Data Healthcare companies are entrusted with the immense responsibility of protecting sensitive patient information, including medical records, personal details, and billing information. Any compromise in data security can have severe consequences for both the organization and the patients.

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Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Will Larson , CTO of Calm. Des Traynor , Co-founder and CTO of Intercom. Far too many businesses rely on early-on hunches to inform their product strategies. Information has never been so accessible – the world’s knowledge is quite literally at our fingertips. Janeen Uzzell , COO for Wikimedia Foundation.

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