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Product in Practice: How One Product Manager Innovates in Big Companies

Product Talk

I look at the core assets in a company and see if we can either extend them into new markets or create totally new products with those assets. And, within that domain, I’ve started to specialize in mobility and transportation-related things. The objectives I’m working on are usually more long-term revenue.

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From Niche to Success: How To Make Vertical SaaS a Worthwhile Startup Investment

The Product Coalition

Bowery Capital research found that vertical SaaS startups in the manufacturing, cannabis, transportation, and drones industries are expected to see continuing growth. The education industry has a sizable market, but expansion is constrained by intense competition and fewer opportunities.

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Japan vs. US: Cross-Cultural Differences in User Research

freshtrax

There is also a major difference in the landscape of user research. The industry is relatively new in Japan and does not have many services that are specifically for user research. Instead, most recruitment is done through market research agencies, which can result in differences such as: Longer project timeline.

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‘How To’… Create User & Buyer Scenarios

BrainMates

For example, if we consider the common process of travelling to work every day we could map out several user scenarios that explored different transport methods or specific challenges. Developing a series of Scenarios for each of your target markets can be a fun creative and collaborative process. Gather customer insights.

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Top 10 Japanese Startups

freshtrax

Typically, most employees will have an Integrated Circuit (IC) card, a rechargeable card that allows users to pay for multiple transportation services. Are you struggling with entering into the Japanese market? With services in market research, localization, and marketing, we are here to help!

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Product Design Process vs Google Design Sprint

Imaginary Cloud - Design

The Product Design Process focuses on thorough user and market research before building a product, and the Google Design Sprint is a fast, 5-day intense method to accelerate decision making. In this case, the problem is the need to have convenient and fast transportation at your service.

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The Disproportionate Impact of Coaching on Startup Survival

Bain Public

Product management is a job that encompasses elements of business strategy, engineering, marketing and market research. Their product boosts the efficiency for mass transportation worldwide with an AI-based on-demand bus platform and predictive intelligence dashboard. The foundation of any successful team is their leader.