Product Management
The Cold Start Problem
by Andrew Chen
The concept of atomic networks is 🔥:
the “atomic network” is the smallest network needed that can stand on its own. It needs to have enough density and stability to break through early anti-network effects, and ultimately grow on its own. I liken it to an atom because it is the unit upon which larger networks are
... See moreSome people meditate to find peace.
I just refuse to edit one more slide.
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Source: Product with Attitude
Founders, here's what you need to know about product launches in 2025
Knowing that key players tend to set the scene for the rest of the industry, it’s time to unpack what that actually means: these releases reset expectations for all users, including yours:
Developers expect the ability to build on top - again and again - as standard
Learners natural
Product managers bring the business context—they help teams ensure that the products they are building are viable for the business. They ensure that the business that supports the product will survive over time, allowing the team to further satisfy customers’ needs. Designers bring visual, interactive, and systems-design chops that help to ensure t
... See moreTeresa Torres • Continuous Discovery Habits: Discover Products that Create Customer Value and Business Value
The job of a product manager is to marshal the resources of their team to drive business value. Your team will be given problems (e.g. grow adoption of a product, reduce churn of a service, increase conversion of a flow), and your responsibility will be to guide your team to make it less of a problem. A strategy, paired with a clear vision, is esse... See more
Lenny Rachitsky • How to Get Into Product Management (And Thrive) ✨
Product management is a career, not just a role you play on a team. The product manager deeply understands both the business and the customer to identify the right opportunities to produce value. They are responsible for synthesizing multiple pieces of data, including user analytics, customer feedback, market research, and stakeholder opinions, and... See more
Melissa Perri • Escaping the Build Trap: How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value
When Alan Cooper introduced personas back in the 90s, they were groundbreaking. They gave teams a shared language to understand their users.
But that was before:
Massive behavioral datasets
Real-time user segmentation
AI-powered pattern recognition
Dynamic feedback loops
Today, personas don’t capture reality, they capture our fondness for simpler times.
... See moreProduct demo(s) grounded in product's key messages