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Startups need dual theories on distribution and product/market fit. One is not enough

Andrew Chen

It’s hard to be a product without a strong theory of distribution Here’s a common startup situation. A team busts their ass for months building the first version of their product. Now a big question emerges — how do you get the first people to use your product? It’s almost done.

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What Is Product Management? Roles, Process, Tools, and More

Userpilot

The main difference between product management and project management is the focus. A project manager is focused on the completion of a specific project, whereas product managers focus primarily on the long-term vision and evolving a product to deliver value over time. Which roles exist in product management teams?

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Overengineering 101: What Is It and How Can Product Managers Avoid It?

Userpilot

To avoid falling into the trap, set clear and realistic objectives that are aligned with the product vision. Use opportunity solutions trees to align the problems you try to solve with product goals. Longer development cycles Developing unwanted features delays the product launch or the update release.

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How to Become a SaaS Product Manager Without Experience

The Product HQ

Prototype: Once the product leader determines the strategy and plan, the design and development teams begin creating mockups that reflect what the product looks like. With those prototypes, they then proceed to build the product using the strategy and plan as a guide. Create a fictitious startup within the SaaS industry.

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A flight-tested framework for effective goal-setting

Mixpanel

One of the most impactful things a product leader can do to help their team succeed is to point everyone in the same direction—to channel all of the team’s energy, focus, and resources towards an aligned outcome. You’ve done the hard work to set a concrete goal that’s aligned with your mission and vision. About Lenny Rachitsky.

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UX Debt in SaaS – The Band-Aid You Need to Mitigate It Without Coding

Userpilot

a high-growth bootstrapped startup – you will know the pain of not always being *able* to make the best design decisions. For example, not running user tests may help launch more features faster, but result in UX issues and lower customer satisfaction later. A startup founder who wished to remain anonymous).

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4 Reasons You Shouldn't Become a Product Manager

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Leadership and upper management will likely set the direction of the company and the products you're building. Product managers are trusted to follow through on the company's objectives and vision , even if they don't always agree. You'll likely have opinions about the products you're building.