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How to Become a Startup Product Manager without Experience

The Product HQ

Startup Product managers are in charge of setting up the foundation for product management at a new company. That said, while startup product managers are in demand, many prospective professionals still have difficulty figuring out how to embark on this career path. percent for a corporation.

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Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Pivoting, resilience, avoiding tar pit ideas, more | Dalton Caldwell (Y Combinator, Managing Director)

Lenny Rachitsky

They possess an unwavering conviction in their startup’s potential, even in the face of daunting obstacles. Beware of “tar pit ideas”: ideas that receive initial positive feedback but may lead to long-term challenges. Refusing to accept failure, they persuade others of their inevitable success.

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Navigating the Struggle: CPOs and CEOs in Early-Stage Startups

The Product Coalition

I talked with a dear friend who, like me, is a product person with a technology background. During our careers, we noticed specific issues that re-occur between CEOs and their CPO/VP product in early-stage startups. What can be done? Communication, Communication, Communication. High-level roadmap: I like this concept for all stages.

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Product Positioning Strategies For SaaS: Types and Examples

Userpilot

Product positioning strategies are not only a marketing tactic but a survival strategy. In this article, we’ll go over product positioning definitions and their types, then go over our process for creating a product positioning strategy that gets positive user feedback. What is product positioning?

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What I Look For in a Senior Designer Portfolio at a Consumer-Facing Early Stage Startup

The Product Coalition

I recently completed the process of hiring for a Head of Design role at my current company and was surprised when I couldn’t find much quality content anywhere (YouTube, Medium, even Google) on how to assess a designer’s portfolio, especially a designer for a senior leadership position.

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AI at an Early Stage Startup by Zara Tam

Mind the Product

Built with the latest machine learning and search technologies, Chosen can help recruiters to find brilliant talent in a matter of minutes. Chosen analyses how much time the candidates have spent in each role, be it a general role, a product management position, or a senior management role. What’s Next?

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The product data VCs want to see before investing in your startup

Mixpanel

Today’s rising borrowing costs and dipping public markets are putting a squeeze on startup fundraising. If your startup is vying for an investment when there are fewer dollars to go around, it makes coming up with a compelling product idea and showcasing demand for it with data even more important. Do people love this thing?