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

Andrew Chen

It’s hard to be a product without a strong theory of distribution Here’s a common startup situation. 99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. A team busts their ass for months building the first version of their product.

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How to Develop, Articulate, and Sell Product Strategy

The Product Guy

First, I did not know how to frame, develop and present product strategy in a systematic way, and second, as a startup, my company has not historically had a good track record of strategy being developed outside of senior management (read: founder). I admit that in the past, I have been soured on “strategy” as a discipline.

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Product Strategies for Non-Strategists

The Product Guy

In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Dustin Levy, lead a conversation around “Product Strategies for Non-Strategists”. He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations.

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Top 9 Digital Design Agencies in 2023

UX Studio: Product Management

Our journey has led us to partner with startups and enterprises in more than 250 projects worldwide. It also granted us extensive expertise across various industries and niches, such as fintech, travel, education, healthcare, and more. These leave an exceptional first impression and differentiate our clients from competitors.

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Product Roadmap Presentation: 6 Examples Included Templates

Usersnap

Product roadmaps transcend mere slides or visuals; they serve as the linchpin for strategically aligning internal teams and external stakeholders with the product vision and strategy. This flexibility is especially vital for startups, where the ability to adapt to rapid shifts in priority is essential.

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Transitioning to Product from a Functional Role

Mind the Product

Product roles are becoming increasingly important in many companies, from the unicorn startups to older more established firms. Today, product might seem like a new field because of the growth of technology startups and the prevalence of lean and agile frameworks, but product roles have been around for a few decades. Build something.

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Why Product Features Matter

Department of Product

Why Product Features Matter Product strategy, features and the value chain What outcomes are you trying to achieve? How does what we’re building align with the wider strategy of the business? But, as Citymapper found out as time went by, feature-based differentiation doesn’t last forever.