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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower - Product Management

What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product. It’s understandable - a hands-on developer can produce a product.

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470: Strategies for enhanced product innovation in organizations – with Andy Binns

Product Innovation Educators

Insights for product managers on fostering innovation in corporate environments Today we are talking about how established organizations can innovate, resulting in new products and ventures. Joining us is Andy Binns, a management advisor, award-winning author, and speaker on innovation and change.

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How do you Become a Product Manager?

Mind the Product

I’ve been building digital products for nearly a decade now. A few weeks ago, a friend messaged me for advice on becoming a product manager. Product Management HQ also has a well-established Slack community, though I’ve not tried it. The post How do you Become a Product Manager?

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Mental Models for Product Managers – Part 2

The Secret PM Handbook

In this part we dive into what you really came here for – product management-specific mental models. Why are product management-related mental models different? The mental models I’m going to talk about share two key characteristics: They are about about products. They are not used enough.

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How do you Become a Product Manager?

Mind the Product

I’ve been building digital products for nearly a decade now. A few weeks ago, a friend messaged me for advice on becoming a product manager. Product Management HQ also has a well-established Slack community, though I’ve not tried it. The post How do you Become a Product Manager?

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Bending the universe in your favor | Claire Vo (LaunchDarkly, Color, Optimizely, ChatPRD)

Lenny Rachitsky

In our conversation, we discuss: Knowing what you want in your career and being clear about it Finding your zone of genius and how to operate within it How to maintain a fast pace in larger companies How to make it easy for your boss to help you achieve your goals Advice for navigating the tech industry as a woman The role of a CPTO and the benefits (..)

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11 Books To Read As A Product Manager

Bain Public

Product managers are forever students; they are constantly seeking to learn and grow their skillset and knowledge. As the technology industry continues to grow, so much product managers so they don't fall behind. What better way to do so than by reading! Big Potential offers a new path to thriving in the modern world.

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