Arkenea

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

But, it’s usually challenging to assess what’s the right way to go about it – how much of iteration should be that from user feedback versus founder’s vision for the product? However, I don’t necessarily agree with the idea that its user feedback “versus” the founder’s vision.

User Testing

Lenny Rachitsky

MAY 1, 2025

In this conversation, Michael shares his vision for the future, lessons learned, and advice for preparing for the fast-approaching AI future.

Data Visualization

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Best customer success software for startups and small companies. Zapscale Best for : Early-stage startups. out of 5 stars Pricing : Startup plan at $500/month, Growth plan at $2000/month, and Enterprise plan available upon request. Salesforce Best for : Customer 360 vision. Defining a customer success tool and other FAQs.

Data Visualization

Lenny Rachitsky

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Building successful B2B growth teams requires navigating several phases: The “gold rush” phase of proving initial value Systematizing and scaling successful approaches Integration with other organizational functions Finding the right balance between PLG and traditional sales Creating feedback loops between PLG and sales motions Where to (..)

Data Visualization

Lenny Rachitsky

MAY 11, 2025

Listen now: YouTube // Apple // Spotify Brought to you by: WorkOS —Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs Attio —The powerful, flexible CRM for fast-growing startups OneSchema —Import CSV data 10x faster Nabeel Qureshi is an entrepreneur, writer, researcher, and visiting scholar of AI policy at the Mercatus (..)

Research Software

Product Talk

JULY 9, 2025

It’s vision. I experienced this when I became a startup CEO. I feel like I’ve communicated my strategy 17 times, but my team still doesn’t get it. It’s all around strategic context. Strategic context isn’t just strategy. It’s strategy. It’s whatever your current strategic objectives are.

Product Research

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We’re everywhere at once – crafting product vision , digging into customer research, and somehow keeping engineering, marketing, and sales teams all moving in the same direction. Research also shows that about 90% of startups fail , and poor product-market fit is often the culprit.

Onboarding KPIs

Innovatemap

MARCH 23, 2025

Startups today are proving they can scale without relying on an endless fundraising cycle. She pitched a vision, gathered feedback, and refined her offering based on real customer needs. A great startup isnt just solving a problemits creating a solution that people cant imagine living without.

Customer Feedback

Modus Create

JANUARY 15, 2025

Refine your intelligent app vision AI-driven initiatives often uncover unexpected challenges or opportunities. Starting with a PoC enables you to test your vision, mitigate risks, and unlock valuable partner funding to support your journey. It bridges the gap between conceptual promise and demonstrated impact.

Analytic Tools

Lenny Rachitsky

MARCH 6, 2025

Stay true to your vision (but stay flexible): Even as Notion struggled, Ivan’s core vision never changed: “to give anyone the ability to customize software to their needs.” Key insight: Hold your vision, but pivot on tactics when needed. ” The big lesson was to solve a real user need.

Feedback Software

Sequent Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Unlike startups, where speed and flexibility are prioritized, larger companies must balance innovation with operational efficiency and risk management. Product managers must ensure that the product vision aligns with the company’s broader goals.

User Testing

Usersnap

MARCH 24, 2025

Try Usersnap for Product Discovery Try Usersnap Now Connecting Product Discovery to the PDLC Product discovery is a crucial stage in the PDLC that involves: understanding customer needs identifying market opportunities defining the product vision It is the foundation of the PDLC , as it sets the direction for the entire product development process.

Product Research

UX Planet

JULY 18, 2025

That said, having a plan is important — especially for designers and developers, as it helps align the vision and lay the groundwork for future features. Changing plans is normal for any startup. The market quickly pushed the product in an entirely different direction. The key is not to pivot constantly.

Transportation

Userpilot

APRIL 24, 2025

Millions of companies, from the worlds largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups, use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Stripe: Product Manager, Local Payment Methods Cost Optimization Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses.

Research Software

The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In startups, for example, things are so dynamic that it sometimes feels irrelevant to plan too far ahead. It could be that there are features that have other reasons, like ‘the company’s grand vision’ or other customers want them too, but the reason for picking them now and adding them to the plan was really the healthcare opportunity.

Healthcare

Lenny Rachitsky

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Is it dissatisfaction with the status quo? Is it a rivalry, or a desire to build something better? Understanding your source of energy can help you remain motivated through challenges and lead your business with conviction.

Leadership

UX Planet

JULY 17, 2025

I had no dev team, no startup budget — just a clear understanding of the problem, a few AI tools, and the instincts of a designer. They’re the connective tissue between vision and execution. How design is becoming the engine — not just the interface — of modern products. But what surprised me most wasn’t the launch.

Data Visualization

BrainMates

JUNE 17, 2025

Depending on the business context, teams might also use: KPIs to monitor ongoing performance against core business goals North Star Metrics to focus product teams on a single leading indicator of customer value Balanced Scorecards to align financial, operational, and learning goals across the organisation V2MOM (Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, (..)

Systems Review

Modus Create

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With a career spanning government contracting, startups, and now SANS, Rob has been at the forefront of defending organizations against some of the most sophisticated cyber threats. A color-vision issue at the Air Force Academy derailed that path and prevented me from going into space operations.

Research Software

People-First Product Leadership

APRIL 15, 2025

A client joined a Series B startup as a senior PM and quickly received feedback that she wasn't being strategic enough. Three competing executive visions. Vague answers or simply "it's up to product," consider whether this is the right environment for you. The real issue? She didn't become more strategic.

User Testing

Modus Create

MAY 8, 2025

Organizations need clear product vision and outcome-driven investment models that include space for experimentation, not just delivery. Jill has experienced product development from all angles, including engineering, product management, product strategy, product marketing, co-founding multiple startups, and leading sales.

Product Research

UX Planet

JANUARY 22, 2025

Without a strong and consistent digital brand, financial institutions risk being overshadowed by nimble Fintech startups or tech giants like Apple and Google that excel in user experience. A consistent brand ecosystem fromApple The battleground has shifted to mobile apps, websites and digital interactions.

Reporting Tools

Product Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I remember working at a startup where we were striving to get to nightly builds so that we could ship software every day. I’ll be totally upfront: I’ve been saying that for years, and I’m not writing a book right now, but I have a vision of writing more books. I think that was in 2004. We’ve come a long way.

Product Research

Lenny Rachitsky

JUNE 15, 2025

Your job isn’t to get your ideas implemented but to brilliantly operationalize the CEO’s vision. With extensive experience tackling challenging problems in regulated industries and high-stakes environments, Hilary emphasizes the importance of building resilience and adaptability within teams.

Leadership

Arkenea

JULY 8, 2025

To my mind, a tech startup should try to avoid outsourcing the first version of their product. It will pay off, because you will be able to give form to your vision, and you will be able to build out a much stronger technical and product team as you grow. #2 Sometimes the winner is who can get their product mastered first.

Research Software

Lenny Rachitsky

AUGUST 9, 2025

” philosophy that drives OpenAI’s insane shipping velocity Why ChatGPT’s retention curve “smiles”—users leave, then come back months later using it more The accidental decisions that changed history, including not having a waitlist The impact ChatGPT will have on SEO and product growth The counterintuitive reason (..)

ChatGPT

Lenny Rachitsky

MAY 6, 2025

” This led to an engaging brainstorming session with the CEO about product vision. I’m curious—what experiences have most shaped your philosophy toward product leadership?” Consider the following starting questions: What tough lessons has the company learned that changed how you do things now?

Development Team Review

Product Talk

AUGUST 13, 2025

At a startup, constraints often lead to creativity. EQS Group is a B2B SaaS company headquartered in Munich, and Moritz’s team focuses on what’s next—greenfield initiatives, AI opportunities, and long-term visioning. Instead, he uses Lovable to make ideas tangible early—whether for an upcoming sprint or a long-term vision.

Feedback Software

UX Planet

MARCH 29, 2025

It provides the overarching vision that determines which designs are worth pursuing. Standing Out in the Market: For smaller enterprises or startups, a well-crafted UX strategy can serve as a competitive edge. On the other hand, UX strategy delves into the rationale behind decisions. Instead of asking how, it explores why.

Feedback Software

Lenny Rachitsky

MAY 18, 2025

What you’ll learn: How “prompt sets are the new PRDs” and why prototyping with AI is now essential for effective product development The three key characteristics of AI agents: autonomy (delegation of tasks), complexity (handling multi-step challenges), and natural interaction (conversing beyond simple chat) Why NLX (natural language (..)

Government

Modus Create

AUGUST 11, 2025

We weren’t pitching a vision. Foundation principles for a culture of experimentation Before jumping into structure, let’s ground our experiment in the principles that shaped it: Validated learning from The Lean Startup by Eric Ries: Rather than measuring success by output, we measured it by what we learned. We were testing reality.

Product Research

Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 13, 2025

Where to find Guillermo Rauch: • X: [link] • LinkedIn: [link] • Website: [link] In this episode, we cover: ( 00:00 ) Introduction to Guillermo Rauch ( 04:43 ) v0's mission ( 07:03 ) The impact and growth of v0 ( 15:54 ) The future of product development with AI ( 19:05 ) Empowering engineers and product builders ( 24:01 ) Skills for (..)

Feedback Software

UX Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Neobanks, Fintech startups and tech giants are all vying to offer frictionless, delightful financial solutions. Strategic UX Alignment with BrandVision Rather than tacking on cool features, strategic UX focuses on aligning the user experience with the brands core vision and promise.

Banking

UX Planet

AUGUST 12, 2025

You had to know the software inside out to execute your vision. Follow Written by Omoraiyewa Samuel 272 followers · 45 following Creating beautiful & functional designs for startups & brands. Why Taste Matters More Than Ever Image by Dan Koe — [link] In the past, creativity depended heavily on technical skill.

UX

Lenny Rachitsky

JULY 1, 2025

After a decade in product (at Facebook, as the first PM at three different startups, and as a founder), Ben is now a full-time interview coach, helping PMs land their dream roles. Connect the product’s purpose to the parent company’s broader vision and strategic objectives.

Analytic Tools

Userpilot

MAY 27, 2025

Strong roadmap and product sense: can context switch between detailed work and high-level strategy/vision, ability to PM basic initiatives end-to-end. Som Nath [Image] Candidates short profile Som has over 6 years of experience in the tech industry, particularly in 0-to-1 startup environments.

Analytic Tools

Gainsight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Gainsight recently announced that we were named a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Customer Success Management Platforms ; Gainsight was positioned highest on the Ability to Execute axis and furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. So, in March of that year, the then-scrappy startup decided to run an experiment.

Research Software