TPG Live Recap: Bridging Enterprise Customer Gaps & Leading Hybrid Product Teams
The Product Guy
APRIL 15, 2025
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Conducting User Research in Product Management
The Product Guy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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Startup CTO or Developer
TechEmpower - Product Management
AUGUST 7, 2023
What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. That’s why the CTO’s attention is on programming for the earliest stage. A CTO can help you find the right answers.
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Applying Product Management to Web Design in a Multiscreen Era
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 25, 2016
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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Business Development vs. Product Management
The Product Guy
APRIL 4, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Product Management
The Product Guy
JANUARY 5, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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Fractional CTO Services Explained
Valerian Tech
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The role of a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to provide technical expertise and leadership to a company on a part-time or temporary basis. This can be a useful option for startups or small businesses that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CTO or may not need one on a permanent basis.
Product Management at Startups vs. Enterprises
The Product Guy
JANUARY 27, 2017
In our a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Krishna Madhuvarsu, lead a conversation around “Product Management in Startups vs. Enterprises”. 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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Finding Blue Oceans #prodmgmt
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 18, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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Product Strategies for Non-Strategists
The Product Guy
MAY 15, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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10 Experts On The Right Steps To Product Iteration
Arkenea
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Get in touch with us here for a free consultation on your project. Lean startup practitioners document these sorts of strategic hypotheses in a lean canvas. 9 Take constant and incremental step towards the vision Simon Cast , CTO & co-founder at ProdPad If you have a product vision, I hope it’s big.
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98 Rapid Prototyping for Product Managers
The Product Guy
MARCH 2, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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Senior Product Manager and Your Next Career Steps
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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User Experience Design Tactics for Product Managers
The Product Guy
JANUARY 31, 2017
He lives in London, currently working as Product Manager at Gumtree.com, an Ebay company, previously led product at international startups and large organisations. Paul is an experienced product management professional with over 15 years of experience in technology management and 10 years in product management.
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Y Oslo 2024: When It Comes to Discovery, Something is Better Than Nothing
Product Talk
DECEMBER 18, 2024
I remember working at a startup where we were striving to get to nightly builds so that we could ship software every day. I identify as a coach and not a consultant. It feels like we have a new technology that could disrupt everything, and we’re on day zero. Who knows where this technology is going?
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Expert Spotlight: Michael Ciano – Building Trust In Healthcare Technology
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?
Navigating Tomorrow: The Crucial Role of Innovation in Technology
Valerian Tech
JANUARY 22, 2024
Introduction Innovation – a term that resonates deeply within the halls of tech firms and startup incubators alike. At the core of every technological breakthrough and digital advancement lies a single, unifying element: the relentless pursuit of innovation. Enhancing Quality of Life Technology has the power to improve lives.
Don’t Miss These Speakers at #mtpcon San Francisco
Mind the Product
MAY 29, 2018
His startup career includes Tumbleweed, Timestamp, WildPackets, inCode, and many others. Christina has helped to grow companies like LinkedIn, Yahoo, Zynga, and the New York Times, as well as numerous startups throughout Silicon Valley. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Nir Eyal, Author and Investor.
Best Countries To Outsource Software Development: Why India Reigns
Arkenea
MAY 12, 2025
Look to India, where an elite ecosystem of developers delivers world-class results at a fraction of domestic costs. This numerical advantage translates into unprecedented access to specialized expertise across virtually every technology domain. The solution? With over 1.5
53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators
TechEmpower - Product Management
JULY 24, 2023
At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development.
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Women in Tech – Female CxOs Share their Challenges in Tech Startups – with Melissa Kwan, Alice de Courcy, Maja Voje, Laura Erdem & others
Userpilot
MARCH 7, 2024
Also – a study by Paychex from December 2018 found that 33% of women in technology have considered changing careers because of male colleagues. Melissa Kwan : “I quit my job in SAP and wanted to start a company that uses technology. Sima Banijamali – Sr. What’s your story? I knew nothing about tech.
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105 The Startup Lifecycle: How To Win At Each Stage
The Product Coalition
JUNE 17, 2019
by Sergey Kizayn, CTO, Intetics. Every startup goes through three basic stages as it strives to become the next Uber or Amazon: idea, launch, and growth. The secret to becoming a successful startup lies in knowing your strengths and weaknesses and overcoming all the obstacles you will face along your journey. No Market Need.
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Guide to the Software Engineer Career Path
PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview
MARCH 21, 2022
Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? Freelance or Contractor Finally, software engineers can also choose to go the way of freelancers or contract workers. I’ve worked at both Google and at startups and share the pros and cons. We've got your covered.
Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood
TechEmpower - Product Management
AUGUST 21, 2023
It provides findings and recommendations intended to foster a mutual understanding between business and software leaders, shedding light on the current state of your technology and your team. Outgrowing your stack: Your tech stack was just right for your startup. It also provides concrete recommendations for improvements.
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What Do You Really Need: In-House Team, Outsourcing or a Tech Partner?
The Product Coalition
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The history of Slack, the most widely used workplace messaging app, is often referred to as a classic startup success story. Many of the world’s most successful startups have outsourced some of their work. Simply put, the CTO must choose between (1) staffing an in-house team, and (2) outsourcing the work to an external team.
The Disproportionate Impact of Coaching on Startup Survival
Bain Public
MAY 29, 2020
It is a known fact that startups which are accompanied or coached, view their chances of success as being much higher compared to those that are not. of accompanied startups assess their chances of survival as strong, especially during the current uncertain climate. of startups rate their chances of survival as high, 13.5%
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11 Key SaaS Roles and Responsibilities in 2023
Userpilot
JULY 27, 2023
The different roles in SaaS companies: Chief Executive Officer : As the highest-ranking executive, this person ensures the company runs smoothly and employees are happy and engaged. Chief Operating Officer: Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, providing strategic advice, and managing the company’s operations.
Nutritionally Balanced Food: Japanese Food Startup, BASE FOOD, Expands to the U.S. with Innovative Product Reinventing Staple Foods
freshtrax
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
That is until BASE FOOD , a nutritionally balanced food Japan-based startup, successfully created a product that popularized the industries. It’s not very common for startups in Japan to pursue the global market. More About Michael Rosenzweig] Michael was a consultant for 3 years at Ernst & Young in Japan.
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What is the Role of a Technical Program Manager?
PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview
JUNE 9, 2020
For example, imagine that a CTO is looking to develop and bring to market a software product. Today’s organizations are heavily dependent on modern technologies. This additionally efficient delivery can support the day to day increasing of scope for technology companies. But why do companies need TPMs anyway?
Why Your ‘Brilliant’ Technology Fails To Have Impact | Tom Adeyoola, Metail | BoS Europe 2018
Business of Software Conference
MAY 15, 2019
Technology launched before the market was ready, a funded company run into the grown, struggling to reach the heights of an American counterpart. Tom Adeyoola (Founder, Metail) – Why Your ‘Brilliant’ Technology Fails To Have Impact from Business of Software Conference. Tom Adeyoola, Founder/CEO, Metail. BoS USA 2019.
2021 in conversation: Learnings from the podcast
Intercom, Inc.
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Will Larson , CTO of Calm. Des Traynor , Co-founder and CTO of Intercom. In this episode of Inside Intercom, our Director of Brand Marketing Sarah Tran had the honour of sitting down with Amanda for a chat about how governments can leverage technology to build better services and empower its citizens.
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118 What is Product Management, exactly?
BrainMates
JULY 3, 2018
You play in a sandpit with technology and other talented professionals. See Parity Consulting’s 2018 Product Management Salary Survey. ). Sometimes, the CPO or VP of Product also plays the role of CTO, overseeing Engineering , in addition to product and design. It is all of the above plus more.
A little love from our customer
BrainMates
JULY 23, 2019
We spoke with Chief Technology Officer, Paul Cascun to talk about how in-house Product Management training changed the game. Arcadier , an e-commerce SaaS marketplace builder based in Singapore, originally came to a Brainmates Product Management course in Singapore, before engaging us for further specialised workplace training.
Transitioning from Software Engineer to Engineering Manager
PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview
MAY 14, 2021
Engineering managers will frequently consult with other product managers, engineers, and their teams while spending time in meetings, answering emails, and delivering presentations to upper management. However, it is possible for a talented tech lead, for instance, to land an engineering manager role at a smaller startup or company.
Top App Development Agencies 2018–2019
The Product Coalition
JULY 17, 2018
Dave Weiss, CTO BabyCenter LLC, Johnson & Johnson “The biggest success for us was having WillowTree take over the app.”? —?Vice It is based all over the world, with offices in Austin, Boston, Newcastle, London, Copenhagen and India. They are truly committed to the success of the project and work closely with our team.”? —?Dave
Best-rated Sacramento Web Design Companies to Work With in 2022
UX Studio: Product Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Sacramento web design services for startups and enterprises How much does it cost to work with web design companies in Sacramento? In the past ten years, we partnered with rising startups and established brands like HBO, Netflix, the United Nations World Food Programme, and Google, to name a few. Is there anything we can do for you?
International Women’s Day: Reflections from female leaders in product & tech
Mixpanel
MARCH 7, 2021
I quickly came to realize how lucky I’d been when I joined a startup as a co-founder and came to raising capital. “I’m currently the founder of LevelUp, a startup aiming to revolutionize mentorship by creating a platform connecting women mentors and mentees based on role, industry, career interests, and goals.
Positioning Jujitsu | April Dunford | BoS Conf Online Europe 2020
Business of Software Conference
MARCH 11, 2021
April is an expert marketing practitioner turned executive consultant and author who helps technology companies make complicated products easy for customers to understand and love. As startups, we are often competing against larger more established players that can outspend, out-market and out-sell us.
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40 What are the best product management conferences and events?
DISQO
AUGUST 10, 2015
Re/code is a technology and business media organization founded by Kara Swisher, formerly of The Wall Street Journal and All Things Digital. Last year’s speakers included Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft. Speakers include Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft. Mind the Product.
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DISQO
AUGUST 10, 2015
Re/code is a technology and business media organization founded by Kara Swisher, formerly of The Wall Street Journal and All Things Digital. Last year’s speakers included Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft. Speakers include Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft. Mind the Product.
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What are the best product management conferences and events?
DISQO
AUGUST 10, 2015
Re/code is a technology and business media organization founded by Kara Swisher, formerly of The Wall Street Journal and All Things Digital. Last year’s speakers included Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft. Speakers include Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft. Mind the Product.
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Hypotheticals in Product Management Meetup: Abridged Transcript
BrainMates
APRIL 30, 2018
The panellists were: Mark Cohen, CTO at Domain. Clive Lam, Consultant Product Manager at Brainmates. Mark Cohen (CTO): The first thing is to understand who else is actively doing something in the space, and try and get your head around how they’re doing it. Marie Kellett, former CPO eftpos. So what are your next steps?
How To Manage Your Badass Team | Mikey Trafton, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas | BoS USA 2018
Business of Software Conference
JUNE 27, 2019
Mikey Trafton, CTO, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. We’re a software consulting company we build custom software for Fortune 500 companies. So the tool I like to use is called RACI and it stands for Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed. They don’t know what you want them to do. I’m counting on you OK.
Beyond “Cheaper, Faster, Better”?—?Vertical Integration for Startups
The Product Coalition
MARCH 23, 2022
Vertical Integration for Startups In the past couple of years, I have worked with multiple startups in an advisory capacity and this has provided an opportunity to think about strategy in innovative ways. I apply this lens to a startup that develops solutions in the health-tech market. Beyond “Cheaper, Faster, Better”?—?Vertical
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