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

Andrew Chen

99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. (I’m I’m ignoring deep tech and foundational AI research companies, for the sake of this conversation). Ironically, this is where great products become to dominate. I want free users!

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Behind the Product: Nasa SLS vs. SpaceX Starship

280 Group

There are definite technical similarities between the powerful rockets, and both have shaped space technology in new, innovative ways. The NASA waterfall model includes System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review. In the race for deep space – we’re now betting on SpaceX.

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Collocation, Trust, and Distributed Teams

Roman Pichler

But this didn’t seem to matter much as everybody was in great spirits and had high hopes for the new product. What’s more, the product people would occasionally visit the development site, and development group members would travel to product management from time to time. Unfortunately, things didn’t go to plan.

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Collocation, Trust, and Distributed Teams

Roman Pichler

But this didn’t seem to matter much as everybody was in great spirits and had high hopes for the new product. What’s more, the product people would occasionally visit the development site, and development group members would travel to product management from time to time. Unfortunately, things didn’t go to plan.

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How to Successfully Transition from Consulting to PM

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

After working in consulting, many management consultants desire to exit into and work at a tech company. If you want to learn more about the consulting role vs the product role, read this article on the topic. Technical Skills While not always needed, technical skills are very much desired for most PM roles.

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How to Successfully Transition from Consulting to PM

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

After working in consulting, many management consultants desire to exit into and work at a tech company. If you want to learn more about the consulting role vs the product role, read this article on the topic. Technical Skills While not always needed, technical skills are very much desired for most PM roles.

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Ten Tips to Create a Product Community of Practice

People-First Product Leadership

I feel limited in my growth as there is not upward opportunity as a Senior Product Manager. How would you approach working with new team members in a different country, specifically to grow empathy and connection, due to cultural differences? The principles of identifying and forming your own product community remain the same.