Lenny Rachitsky

JULY 13, 2025

After decades of working with over 300 startups in the earliest stages, they discovered that most startups fail not because they can’t build, but because they build the wrong thing. The very beginning of a startup is your highest-leverage moment, and most teams waste months or years by skipping a few critical early questions.

User Testing

Lenny Rachitsky

JANUARY 12, 2025

She’s also the co-founder of the startup bootcamp Transparent Collective and is an active angel investor. They thrive in environments where there’s no existing infrastructure, and they need to build it from the ground up, using existing resources creatively to establish a foundation for growth.

Weak Development Team

Userpilot

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Robust resource center functionalities for offering self-service help. Limited resource center: Where you cant share product updates, add surveys, or link your knowledge base. Limited resource center functionality: The Launchpads feature allows adding links and flows, but doesnt support videos. Chameleon vs. Userpilot.

Data Visualization

Productside

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Did you know that over 90% of startups fail, and a significant portion of failures stem from poor product-market fit?

Product Management

Lenny Rachitsky

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

He’s an individual contributor (IC) PM who leverages AI tools and a suite of productivity systems to get more done with fewer resources (and management layers). Hide, ignore, and automate Slack 😑 Unfair: In my experience, PMs get tagged on Slack far more than any other role in a startup. (OK,

Product Research

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Research also shows that about 90% of startups fail , and poor product-market fit is often the culprit. Here’s what this looks like in practice: if you’re losing 80% of users within the first week, spending money on ads is mostly wasting resources. Most new products never find their product-market fit.

Onboarding KPIs

Sequent Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Unlike startups, where speed and flexibility are prioritized, larger companies must balance innovation with operational efficiency and risk management. A well-designed prototype demonstrates that the product team is carefully considering all aspects of product development, making it easier to secure executive support and resources.

User Testing

Usersnap

MARCH 24, 2025

It helps teams uncover real user needs, validate assumptions, and reduce development risks before committing time and resources. Stop wasting time on misaligned ideas, following a structured PDLC helps product teams tackle challenges head-on, use resources wisely, and build products that meet both business goals and customer needs.

Product Research

Modus Create

JANUARY 15, 2025

Greater resource demands: Developing, training, and scaling AI systems can stretch budgets and overwhelm teams. Jill has experienced product development from all angles, including engineering, product management, product strategy, product marketing, co-founding multiple startups, and leading sales.

Analytic Tools

Userpilot

MARCH 17, 2025

Very limited free plan Startup: $354/month Growth: $1,500/month Enterprise: Custom price Pendo WYSIWYG editor Checklists Product roadmapping Enterprise SaaS 4.4 UserGuiding Ease of use Resource center Basic targeting Small to mid-sized SaaS 4.7 It also provides a resource center for managing support documentation.

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UX Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Key resources : The most important assets required to make your business model work (e.g., physical, intellectual, human, financial resources). Lean UX canvas is particularly effective in startup environments where speed, collaboration, and learning are paramount.

User Testing

Product Innovation Educators

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The article also discusses the importance of continuous learning in product management, the value of professional certifications like the New Product Development Professional (NPDP), and provides insights into resources for further development in the field.

User Testing

Business of Software Conference

JUNE 18, 2025

We’ll be unpacking more of these lessons in upcoming blog posts. This article draws on excerpts from April Dunford ‘s AMA talk at Business of Software Conference.

Positioning

Lenny Rachitsky

MARCH 30, 2025

The exact process for running effective “shaping” sessions that collaboratively define projects before committing resources. Why a 30-to-50-person team size is the critical breaking point when growing startups need to adopt more structured processes.

Startups

AB Tasty

JULY 3, 2025

Jonny believes that smaller companies and startups—especially in their early, exploratory stages—stand to benefit the most from experimentation. Through his company, Conversion Ideas, Ruben helps people launch their careers in CRO and experimentation by offering accessible, high-quality courses and resources.

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Alchemer Mobile

JUNE 23, 2025

Startups to global enterprises – Whether you’re launching a new brand or refining a well-established one, tracking brand health helps ensure your positioning resonates and evolves with your market. and confirm available resources. Align on cadence and budget – Decide how often you’ll collect data (quarterly, biannually, etc.)

Branding

UX Planet

MARCH 29, 2025

By dedicating resources to refine these moments, businesses can enhance conversion rates, drive up sales, and minimize customer turnover. Standing Out in the Market: For smaller enterprises or startups, a well-crafted UX strategy can serve as a competitive edge.

Feedback Software

Business of Software Conference

JUNE 25, 2025

The 3 Fundamental Pricing Errors B2B Software Companies Make : Build on Chris’s experience to outline common pricing missteps, ignoring customer buying behavior, overcomplicating tiers, and failing to enforce list prices. Offer actionable solutions.

Feedback Software

Userpilot

JUNE 5, 2025

Userguiding – Best startup-friendly platform for automated onboarding. Pricing and use case : Some tools are made for startups with limited resources. That’s because we’ve built it to offer real depth without draining engineering resources or complicating your tech stack. Starts at $300/month for 1,000 MAUs.

Data Visualization

Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

This approach can free up internal resources, reduce time to market, and provide access to niche skills, especially in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. Examples in Practice Startups often outsource MVP development to launch quickly.

Analytic Tools

Userpilot

MARCH 21, 2025

Small inefficiencies, whether a slow startup time, unclear navigation, or poor caching, can lead to user drop-off. Category Checkpoint Check Action Code & Performance Startup Time Optimization Is the app’s initial load time under 2-3 seconds? Profile startup. Defer non-essential initialization.

Analytic Tools

UX Planet

JUNE 1, 2025

The Evolution of the AARRR Framework The AARRR framework was initially conceived as a methodology for startups to organize and prioritize their growthefforts. c) Resource Scarcity: Small teams often struggle to conduct comprehensive research. Startup Metrics for Pirates: AARRR! Available at: [link]. Accessed: May 24,2025.

User Testing

Userpilot

JUNE 20, 2025

Product Fruits is one of the most affordable user onboarding tools on the market, making it ideal for small startups with a budget under $200. If your user base scales beyond small startup levels (5,000+ MAUs), monthly costs can become significant. What is Product Fruits? Product Fruits reviews Product Fruits enjoys a 4.7-star

Analytic Tools

Product Talk

AUGUST 13, 2025

At a startup, constraints often lead to creativity. As a fractional CPO, Melissa Firth is no stranger to navigating high-stakes strategic decisions with limited time and resources. A different dashboard view (intended for German customers) Matt Smith designed with Lovable as part of his job interview with a UK-based energy startup.

Feedback Software

Productside

MARCH 18, 2025

Scaling is about strategic focus. Dont mistake it for throwing more features at the wall. Dont miss Rachels insights.

User Testing

Modus Create

JANUARY 9, 2025

The parallels between the mobile technology and AI eras are striking for those of us involved in enterprise technology and the surrounding startup ecosystem. Lean startup methodology This approach encouraged rapid prototyping and testing, allowing companies to validate and refine ideas quickly with minimal viable products.

Analytic Tools

Business of Software Conference

JUNE 17, 2025

Chris learned this the hard way with his own startup. It turns out, many businesses make a fundamental mistake: they try to sell software based on how they want to sell it, rather than focusing on how the customer actually buys.

Data Visualization

Userpilot

MAY 30, 2025

UserGuiding: Best for startups that need no-code onboarding flows and basic analytics. Userpilots support agent was super responsive to any of the questions that our product manager had and gave her the resources in a way that was easy for her to share with the rest of the team. Starts at $299/month for 2,000 MAUs.

Analytic Tools

Userpilot

JULY 24, 2025

That’s why building brand visibility and sharing helpful resources and content is so critical here. But think about it: your enterprise customers with huge expansion potential need very different messaging than a two-person startup on a free trial. They might not even be looking for your tool yet.

Analytic Tools

Userpilot

MARCH 30, 2025

For instance, gaming apps or social media apps with large marketing budgets may see significantly higher download rates compared to niche utility apps with limited resources. However, the appropriate benchmark is heavily influenced by app category and marketing budget.

Analytic Tools

Userpilot

MARCH 5, 2025

So, using Userpilot, the team at Attention Insight revamped their onboarding strategy to include a resource center, interactive walkthrough, an onboarding checklist, and other UI patterns that point new users in the right direction. Self-service support: Userpilot empowers you to build and customize in-app resource center code-free.

Analytic Tools

UX Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Banks invest many resources into research, security and basic digital service functionalityonly to follow up with so-called Lean Designs, which are little more than colorized, clickable prototypes. Neobanks, Fintech startups and tech giants are all vying to offer frictionless, delightful financial solutions. Wheres the brand identity?

Banking

UX Planet

AUGUST 12, 2025

Sitemap Open in app Sign up Sign in Medium Logo Write Sign up Sign in UX Planet · Follow publication UX Planet is a one-stop resource for everything related to user experience. Follow Written by Omoraiyewa Samuel 272 followers · 45 following Creating beautiful & functional designs for startups & brands.

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People-First Product Leadership

MARCH 18, 2025

A statement like "We don't have enough resources" means something different in a startup than a large organization. opens more possibilities than "Why did you make that decision?" Focus on context. Wonder thrives when we see that truth depends on context. Exploring context opens new perspectives. Follow your genuine curiosity.

Leadership

Userpilot

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Well, I reviewed 40 session recording options in the market and handpicked the top 10 for startups, mid-market companies, and enterprises to review. Free plan available for startups and small teams. Smartlook Best for : Startups and small businesses seeking comprehensive behavior analytics. Sentry Price starts at $29/month.

Data Visualization

UX Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Written by Mary Moore, copywriter at Shakuro As a UI/UX designer or a startup founder, youre likely acutely aware of the countless challenges that come with this task. Take advantage of Agile methodologies and opt for the MVP version to save resources. Then make necessary adjustments and improvements to thebuild.

Feedback Software

UX Planet

JULY 17, 2025

But as long as there is a solid university foundation, school rankings do not matter much as long as the resources you’re looking for are there. It wasn’t until Junior year, using a recruiting website with my school email, that I started working in marketing and design at a startup based in the city, helping run their e-commerce website.

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