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From 0 to $1B - Slack's Founder Shares Their Epic Launch Strategy

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“HELL YEAH WE'RE USING @SlackHQ AT WORK I. LOVE. SLACK.

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Why do product teams need to make the case for minimum viable experiments?

DISQO

When “The Lean Startup” author, Eric Ries, realized the value of validated learning, the easiest way for him to get in front of prospective customers was by building an initial version of his product, launching it, and evaluating the feedback. After all, his startup consisted primarily of engineers so building products was what they were good at, what they did quickly, and perhaps one of the only things they could do efficiently.

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Making Products A Priority for Professional Services

TSIA

With the rise in adoption of cloud and subscription-based solutions, many professional services organizations are feeling increased pressure to move away from products and product-attach services in favor of providing customer outcomes. However, for many PSOs, it actually makes more sense to continue improving their Level 2 offers before seeking out new Level 3 and Level 4 opportunities.

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This Startup Cracked a $2.4 Billion Market with Branding — Here’s Their Formula

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Harry's has claimed a large part of the market through beautiful branding. Here, the duo behind it shares their recipe for great campaigns.

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Product Management Careers: Job Prospects, Pathways, and Must-Have Skills (2024)

The product management job market in 2024 reflects the fast-growing and ever-evolving nature of the field. For product managers looking to future-proof their careers and take advantage of new opportunities, staying informed about the professional landscape is a smart move. In this comprehensive career guide from Regis College, you’ll learn about: The current job outlook for product managers in 2024 Six professional pathways and the average salaries for these roles in the U.S.

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Why do product teams need to make the case for minimum viable experiments?

DISQO

When “The Lean Startup” author, Eric Ries, realized the value of validated learning, the easiest way for him to get in front of prospective customers was by building an initial version of his product, launching it, and evaluating the feedback. After all, his startup consisted primarily of engineers so building products was what they were good at, what they did quickly, and perhaps one of the only things they could do efficiently.

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8 Rare Gems from Heidi Roizen on Building a Fulfilling Life and Career

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Heidi Roizen has been an entrepreneur, advisor and investor. But in order to excel at work, you have to live a life that makes you happy.

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Product Hunt is Everywhere - This is How It Got There

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Two years ago, Product Hunt didn't exist. Now it's the toast of the town. In this exclusive article, Found Ryan Hoover tracks its ascent.

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Get the Most Out of Your Space - Secrets from The Workplace Designer Behind Airbnb and SoundCloud

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From wall colors to snack options, office designer Kelly Robinson shares tips that any startup can use to make the most of their workspace.

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Simple Design is What You Need, Not What You Want

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Oscar's Head of Product outlines the four design strategies that will help them disrupt the entrenched health insurance industry.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Software is Eating Hardware - Lessons for Building Magical Devices

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Adam MacBeth has advised hardware companies like Jawbone and FiftyThree. Here, he offers tactics for startups to create magical products.

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This 23-Year-Old Built and Sold His Startup While in School - Here’s How He Did It

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In 2014, Dan Shipper sold his company and graduated from college in the same month. These are the 3 tactics he says made it possible.

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Dropbox's Head of Design on the Dawn of Personalized Products

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As one of the first designers at Facebook and Dropbox, Soleio Cuervo has seen a lot. Now he's looking at the next trend: Personalization.

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How Lumosity Spiked Active Users 10% with Complexity, Not Simplicity

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It's not always true that simplicity makes the best product. Sometimes making things less simple will get you the users you truly want.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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Spark Creativity with These Tips from Pixar's President

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Ed Catmull, President of Pixar, has spent his career being creative. Now he's exploring how companies can proactively ignite creativity.

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How to Engage Your Users to Build the Product They Actually Want

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Massdrop's first users were so involved in shaping the product that it's become core to the company's culture. And that's a great thing.

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The Arc of Company Life - and How to Prolong It

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Mark Leslie, longtime executive and advisor, explains how companies can prolong their lifespan by innovating at the right time.

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WhatsApp Used This Pricing Strategy to Win and You Can Too

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While WhatsApp solved a real problem, their understanding of the Penny Gap may have been their shrewdest product move of all.

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Platform Product Management Beyond Features: Introducing B-MAP for Platform Ecosystem Success

Traditional PM struggles with the complexities of platform ecosystems. B-MAP framework tackles this challenge. B-MAP goes beyond features, focusing on building, managing, adapting, and partnering to foster a thriving platform ecosystem.

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Powerful Tips from Tech's Top Media Trainer and Speaking Coach

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In-demand media trainer and presentation coach Joe Dolce breaks down what the world's best speakers do to get their point across.

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To Build An Amazing Sales Team, Start Here First

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TalentBin Co-Founder Peter Kazanjy offers his seasoned advice on how startups can accelerate sales with a strong narrative.

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Don't Leave Money on the Table with This Crash Course in Pricing

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Alex Rampell, CEO of TrialPay, explains how startups can be strategic about pricing their products so they don't lose out.

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How This Founder Turned Slow Burn Rate into a Big Exit

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Location Labs' founder provides a template for a low-burn strategy that strengthened his company while extending its runway.

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How to Build an Experimentation Culture for Data-Driven Product Development

Speaker: Margaret-Ann Seger, Head of Product, Statsig

Experimentation is often seen as an aspirational practice, especially at smaller, fast-moving companies who are strapped for time and resources. So, how can you get your team making decisions in a more data-driven way while continuing to remain lean and maintaining ship velocity? In this webinar, Margaret-Ann Seger, Head of Product at Statsig, will teach you how to build an experimentation culture from the ground-up, graduating from just getting started with data-driven development to operating

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Process Is Being Told What to Do by Someone Who Has Less Information than You

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As companies grow, process tends to slow things down. Follow these steps from Instagram's Director of Product to stay lean.

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The One Thing Every Leader Needs to Learn: How to Scale Change

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Yammer Co-founder Adam Pisoni investigates how companies can make revolutionary internal changes without breaking apart.

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