Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 1, 2018

The most important tasks for any early stage startup are to write code and talk to users. Founding a startup is a lot like this. In the very early days of Intercom the marketing hat fell on my head, but I’d be doing marketing a disservice (and 2011 Des a disservice) if I said that’s what I thought I was doing.

Startups 201

Startups Feedback Software Marketing Strategy 201

The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A Product Marketing Manager (PMM), is one of the least understood roles in the technology industry. Which message will best position the product, and target the right segment? It includes product marketing guides, and guidance for internal and external communications like release briefs.

Marketing 78

Marketing Product Marketing Reporting Tools Product Research 78

Bain Public

JUNE 14, 2021

(Montréal, Canada) – Paul Ortchanian, Founder, CEO, Head of Product of Bain Public joins Cédric Tawil, Director at Startup Grind Montreal , in a fireside chat discussing what the future of product management holds and how businesses can prepare for it. How is the role of product management changing going into the future?

Startups 52

Startups Research Software Product Management Product Manager 52

The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Strategies for switching into a product management role when you don’t fit the cookie cutter qualifications. Getting into product when you’ve already started your career Product management requires, above anything else, good judgment. It shouldn’t be a prerequisite for product management jobs either.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review Product Management Product Manager Research Software 156

The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Becoming a great product manager isn’t about acquiring hard skills. So what makes a great product manager? I remember when I joined an early stage startup and started to develop hard skills. When I started my career in product I looked up to the Google Product Manager. I was wrong.

Product Management 132

Product Management Product Manager Feedback Software User Testing 132

The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

Looking to become a SaaS product manager? The need for SaaS product managers is skyrocketing with each passing year. More and more businesses develop Software as a Service (SaaS) products to remain relevant in their respective markets and grow their income streams. How to Become SaaS Product Manager?

Research Software 52

Research Software Feedback Software Analytic Tools Customer Experience 52

The Product Coalition

JULY 28, 2020

The role of a Product Owner/Manager/Strategist is to help startups capture and transform customer insights into full product experiences that in turn increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, retention, and the business values. But an effective roadmap will also serve as a project management tool in two main ways: a.

Data Visualization 78

Data Visualization Analytic Tools Startups User Testing 78

Userpilot

APRIL 8, 2022

Product market fit, often just called product/market or “P/M” is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts. There is a lot of information out there about why it’s important for having a successful product and grow your business, but finding out how to achieve product-market fit can still feel elusive.

User Testing 98

User Testing Feedback Software Research Software Product Marketing 98

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”. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world. About The Product Mentor. Signup to be a Mentor Today!

Analytic Tools 60

Analytic Tools Research Software Enterprise Startups 60

Userpilot

JANUARY 31, 2022

Product management specializations have trended upwards in recent months. These “specializations” often place focus around a specific set of skills or needs a company has, somewhat creating a division within the product manager role. Are we breaking apart the product manager role a bit too much?

Research Software 98

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bpma ProductHub

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The Boston area may just be the best place to be a product manager today. Bloomberg compared states based on R&D, productivity, high-tech density, concentration of STEM* employment, science/engineering degree holders, and patents with other areas. Reason #2: One of the highest concentrations of product managers anywhere.

Research Software 150

Research Software Product Management Product Manager Startups 150

Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

Why should product managers involve themselves with prioritizing technical debt? When it comes to technical debt many product managers do not like to get involved. The most common case is in startups when the practice is to build things that do not scale (see also Do Things that Don’t Scale by Paul Grahm).

Product Management 109

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 109

Mixpanel

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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.

Data Visualization 88

Data Visualization Startups Analytic Tools Technical Review 88

Ask Benny

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Why should product managers involve themselves with prioritizing technical debt? When it comes to technical debt many product managers do not like to get involved. The most common case is in startups when the practice is to build things that do not scale (see also Do Things that Don’t Scale by Paul Grahm).

Product Management 109

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 109

Userpilot

JULY 9, 2021

What are the best product management books to add to your 2021 reading list? We’ve put together a list for you with a few staples from every product manager’s bookshelf and some new releases too. New in – Best New Product Management Books in 2021.

Books 98

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Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 25, 2017

I'm often asked what's the best way for a new product manager to learn the fundamentals of the role or for an experienced product manager to continue to master their craft. I've organized this collection into several sections, starting with product management 101.

Product Research 167

Product Research User Testing Analytic Tools Product Management 167

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JANUARY 31, 2022

Great product managers never stop learning. That's why we scoured our bookshelves to make a list of the best product management books we could find. Technology is always changing, as are customer habits. Below is a list of some of the best product management books spanning nearly two decades of thinking.

Books 95

Books User Testing Technical Review Product Management 95

Product Management Unpacked

JANUARY 28, 2019

Today, young women aspiring to launch into Product Management roles have more than fictional heroines to look up to. Women, like Kate Hare, are at the top of the field, shaping the products, brands and experiences that have become staples in our digital repertoires. You can be good at technology and be a jock.

Technical Cofounder 106

Technical Cofounder Product Management Product Manager Certifications 106

Userpilot

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we look at different ways for product managers to avoid falling into the overengineering trap. TL;DR An over-engineered product is more complex than it should be and it solves problems that don’t exist. This means complicated UI , redundant features, and unnecessary use of complex technologies.

Feedback Software 105

Feedback Software Analytic Tools Research Software User Testing 105

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here is how a product strategy can help you create business results, even when the market is not in your favor. I sat with an entrepreneur who was helping me with market research for the work I do with startup founders and explained to him what I do. Product strategy is a special kind of strategy.

Product Strategy 107

Product Strategy Research Software Strategy User Testing 107

Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

Why should product managers involve themselves with prioritizing technical debt? When it comes to technical debt many product managers do not like to get involved. The most common case is in startups when the practice is to build things that do not scale (see also Do Things that Don’t Scale by Paul Grahm).

Product Management 78

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 78

Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

, Why should product managers involve themselves with prioritizing technical debt? When it comes to technical debt many product managers do not like to get involved. The most common case is in startups when the practice is to build things that do not scale (see also. What is technical debt?

Product Management 78

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 78

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Why should product managers involve themselves with prioritizing technical debt? When it comes to technical debt many product managers do not like to get involved. The most common case is in startups when the practice is to build things that do not scale (see also Do Things that Don’t Scale by Paul Grahm).

Product Management 78

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 78

ProductPlan

MARCH 31, 2021

I’ve spoken with so many product managers who have a dream of becoming an entrepreneur or launching their own product one day. After a decade of working with others to launch successful SaaS products, I took the plunge to launch a startup in 2013. Startups fail more often than not. It makes sense.

Product Management 98

Product Management Product Manager Product Research Customer Experience 98

The Product Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

Research Software 148

Research Software User Testing Analytic Tools Product Research 148

Ask Benny

JULY 1, 2019

Why product managers should be working in different markets and expertise and why companies should be looking for such product managers. The same goes for product managers themselves. Jump Markets. It is not necessarily bad to have product managers that already know the market.

Product Management 78

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team B2C 78

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 21, 2020

Why you should work at a StartUp: Clarifying Reasons The number of people looking for jobs at StartUps has been growing year after year in the last decade, a modest number of students are already planning to work in this type of company since the early years of the University.

Startups 78

Startups User Testing Customer Experience Data Visualization 78

ProductPlan

MARCH 31, 2021

I’ve spoken with so many product managers who have a dream of becoming an entrepreneur or launching their own product one day. After a decade of working with others to launch successful SaaS products, I took the plunge to launch a startup in 2013. Startups fail more often than not. It makes sense.

Product Management 95

Product Management Product Manager Product Research Customer Experience 95

Ask Benny

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Why should product managers involve themselves with prioritizing technical debt? When it comes to technical debt many product managers do not like to get involved. The most common case is in startups when the practice is to build things that do not scale (see also Do Things that Don’t Scale by Paul Grahm).

Product Management 78

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 78

The Product Coalition

APRIL 2, 2023

If You Don’t Know What a Product Manager Is — Don’t Hire Me. If you really want me to be your product manager, then this is explicitly the kind of product manager I will be in our company. Let’s work together on your amazing product! I’m not speaking for all Product Managers but here is my list.

User Testing 78

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Product Marketing is a fairly new domain and the role of ‘Product Marketing Manager’ differs greatly from organization to organization. You may want to jump to a relevant section: Who’s a Product Marketing Manager? What should be the KPIs of a Product Marketer?

Analytic Tools 99

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Onboarding KPIs Product Marketing 99

The Product Coalition

JULY 8, 2019

An insight into Product Marketing roles, responsibilities and KPIs after interviewing dozens of Product Marketing Managers. The State of Product Marketing today Product Marketing is like Customer Success was 5 years ago; misunderstood but easily thrown around. What is Product Marketing?

Data Visualization 60

Data Visualization Definition Product Marketing Reporting Tools 60

The Product Guy

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

Analytic Tools 142

Analytic Tools Research Software CTO Coach Fractional CTO 142

Bain Public

JANUARY 21, 2020

In collaboration with Notman House and chosen from a list of 13 startups, starting January 2020, we will be providing our Product Capability Building Program for Pre-Seed Founders, pro bono to LUCA Theory, a rising Montreal startup. We care about user problems and how products fit into their lives. Who is LUCA Theory?

User Testing 52

User Testing Feedback Software Startups Customer Experience 52

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JANUARY 14, 2019

Sanaz Alexander is a product manager at the Disney ABC Television Group Software Solutions team based in Burbank, CA. At Disney, she is currently working on software for Disney's broadcast operations team and streaming services and manages a team of 12 designers, developers, and QA professionals.

Reporting Tools 61

Reporting Tools Startups User Testing Data Visualization 61

Ask Benny

JULY 1, 2019

, Why product managers should be working in different markets and expertise and why companies should be looking for such product managers. The same goes for product managers themselves. Jump Markets. Jump Markets. I encourage product managers to do the same.

Product Management 60

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team B2C 60

Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 20, 2016

As the product management role has become far more popular here in Silicon Valley and at technology firms in general, we’ve started to see specialization in the role begin to emerge. I’ve had the opportunity to serve in many distinct product roles as well as lead hiring for such roles as well. Innovators.

User Testing 164

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