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Stellar Product Strategies for Early-stage Startups

The Product Coalition

I’m not a big fan of the word “product strategy”. Especially if it means filling slides with hypothetical futures. But not having one means shipping with no purpose. Building a Frankenstein product. Wasting precious resources. Here are 4 steps any startups can follow to create a great product strategy: 1. Open the game 2. Be different 3. Start with tactics 4.

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Finding Your Sweet Spot When Managing Product Managers

The Product Coalition

A good manager balances being involved in the details and giving their people more freedom. This is often easier said than done though. As a product leader, is this a skill you already master? Image by Wooden Earth Ltd E. was the first product manager I ever hired. A brilliant guy, with many years of tech leadership experience, but none in product management.