Navigating the valley of death: about deep tech product management (4 minute read)
Significant increases in VC and investments highlight the disruptive potential of deep tech industries that utilize advanced technologies such as AI and quantum computing. This surge presents unique challenges, as PMs must develop strategies without established markets or clear customer demands, often blending traditional and novel frameworks to manage long development cycles and predict future needs.
Windows returns (9 minute read)
Microsoft's Build developer conference highlighted how the company's investments in AI and hardware integration have revitalized Windows, making it a compelling product again under CEO Satya Nadella's leadership. This parallels Walmart's successful e-commerce strategy, showcasing the importance of allowing new initiatives to develop independently before integrating them with traditional business models.
Time sinks and money sinks (5 minute read)
This article explores how products on the Internet either consume time (engagement-driven, low revenue) or money (transactional, high revenue). It highlights how companies are merging these models to maximize user retention and monetization.
Learning from customers (10 minute read)
Our customers aren't designers, and it's not their job to provide perfect solutions. Product managers should identify deeper, often unspoken needs and craft solutions that address root causes, not just surface symptoms. By adopting customer-centric practices, you can uncover unique insights, validate your riskiest assumptions, and create experiences that both satisfy and delight customers.
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Resources & Tools
How to build work products to get jobs (15 minute read)
This article outlines three types of work products: 'Get an Interview,' 'In Process,' and 'Specific Interview'. It details how to tailor these to showcase unique insights and skills, which can significantly enhance a candidate's visibility and appeal to potential employers.
How to be concise 101 (1 minute read)
To be concise, focus on presenting the important information upfront, clearly stating your purpose, minimizing unnecessary details, and allowing room for elaboration if needed, thereby appearing more competent, strategic, and organized.
User competency flywheel (3 minute read)
To deepen user adoption, focus on developing habitual recall, establishing foundational know-how, strengthening proficiency, exposing users to depth, and expanding usage scenarios.