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Six principles of system design

Intercom, Inc.

What you need to create is a clear overview of the system you’re all about to build – you need system design (not to be confused with a design system ). Creating a system design. As we’ve written before , a good system design defines the following: Elements : What are the core elements or objects in the system?

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How to Create a Product Vision That Energizes Stakeholders

Product Management University

Most product managers know how to create a product vision, but that’s not the hard part. The extent to which stakeholders get behind your product vision has everything to do with how the product vision is articulated. What is a Product Vision? Why is a Product Vision Important? Your product vision shouldn’t.

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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. 99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. A team busts their ass for months building the first version of their product.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Product Management

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. Can you provide specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, and what the system will do for them? What are your key Startup Metrics ? Who are the customers? Free trials?

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Why not asking for what you want is holding you back | Kenneth Berger (exec coach, first PM at Slack)

Lenny Rachitsky

Simplify security — Kenneth Berger coaches startup leaders on how to prevent burnout, advocate for their desired lifestyle, and make a meaningful impact on the world. Every complaint implies a vision of a better scenario. After identifying the dream behind the complaint, assess its inspiring nature.

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Top 10 Japanese Startups

freshtrax

This makes it a hot spot for startups in Japan because of how much potential there is to grow there. These investments stimulate entrepreneurship in Japan causing the Japanese startup scene to be hotter than ever before. Curious to know which innovative startups are successful in Japan? Related article? Market Capitalization.

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Two Powerhouses, One Vision: How Northpass and Gainsight Will Shape the Future of Digital Customer Education

Gainsight

Our team’s vision, focus, talents, and hard work were central to achieving this milestone. Within several months, I noticed they had the same problem I had in my startup but at a significantly greater scale and cost. That winter, I got to work building a startup company and a startup family.