was talking to a friend about my product manager post & we were both like, how are there still so many ppl who can’t build anything, even with ai holding their hand? it’s ridiculous. there are too many thinkers, not enough builders.
if you have an idea, you build it. that’s the
was talking to a friend about my product manager post & we were both like, how are there still so many ppl who can’t build anything, even with ai holding their hand? it’s ridiculous. there are too many thinkers, not enough builders. if you have an idea, you build it. that’s the
So but how do we build software that can be anything without falling into the Zombocom trap? I believe that Bezos interview shows us exactly how.
- You start from a systems-level insight ( the internet is growing rapidly )
- Then work backwards to a first best customer who has a burning need ( can’t find book ) that is related to your superpower ( intern
Gordon Brander • The Zombocom Problem
build for yourself first. product building's not meant to be a selfless act.
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