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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. It’s part of our job to ask questions about their plans, challenge their assumptions, and suggest paths to success. The conversations are interesting and varied because they’re about new, exciting, different things.

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Is AI another tech bubble?

Mind the Product

AI products are entering the market at an accelerated pace. What do investors have to say about the rising number of AI start-ups entering the field? Read more » The post Is AI another tech bubble? appeared first on Mind the Product.

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447: Better product portfolio management – with Gareth Bradley

Product Innovation Educators

How product managers can create a portfolio and manage innovation Today we are talking about portfolio management—creating a portfolio, adjusting it, selecting projects for it, and managing innovation. Our guest is Gareth Bradley, Director of Product Management at Planview. Planview is a leading provider of product portfolio management solutions. Previous to Planview, Gareth held Product VP roles and managed innovation portfolios.

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Winning the AI products arms race by Aniket Deosthali

Mind the Product

In this #mtpcon San Francisco talk, Aniket Deosthali, former Chief Product Officer of Walmart, dives into the potential and challenges of building AI-driven products. Watch the video to see the talk in full, or read on for an overview of the key points: Read more » The post Winning the AI products arms race by Aniket Deosthali appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Platform Product Management Beyond Features: Introducing B-MAP for Platform Ecosystem Success

Traditional PM struggles with the complexities of platform ecosystems. B-MAP framework tackles this challenge. B-MAP goes beyond features, focusing on building, managing, adapting, and partnering to foster a thriving platform ecosystem.

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New Product Launch Checklist: How to Plan a Successful Launch

Userpilot

Every new product launch is equal parts intimidating and exciting. As the market becomes increasingly saturated with similar SaaS products, your product launch can easily get lost in the noise. Therefore, you need a solid product launch plan to ensure your product isn’t among the 95% of new products that fail each year. In this article, we take a deep dive into the technicalities of a product launch.

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14 Zendesk Integrations SaaS Companies Need in 2023

Userpilot

Are you looking for Zendesk integrations to boost the efficiency of your self-service customer support? If so, you’re in the right place! The article explores the best Zendesk integrations for: Customer support Customer feedback Productivity Email and social media communication Analytics and reporting Let's get right to it! TL;DR Zendesk integrations are third-party applications that expand Zendesk functionality and allow seamless communication between different tools to automate routine cu

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Successful Independent Consulting Conversation with Tom Cagley

Johanna Rothman

I had the pleasure of recording a podcast with Tom Cagley: SPaMCAST 764 – Successful Independent Consulting, A Conversation with Johanna Rothman. I always have a blast talking with Tom, but this time, it was even better. (And not just because he said it was like attending a master class. We discussed the book, including a person's value, why content marketing works, and why not to worry about putting all the content out there.

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Grocery Store Product Managers Prepare For Life After The Pandemic

The Accidental Product Manager

Change is coming and will grocery store product managers be ready? Image Credit: 1Flatworld So let’s face it, when the pandemic struck and everyone got locked into their homes, there simply was not a lot to do. What everyone ended up doing was watching a lot of Netflix and eating. Cooking at home which had been dropping off for the past few years experienced a resurgence as people sought ways to both fill their time and their bellies.

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Writing Conversation with Brian Okken

Johanna Rothman

Brian Okken interviewed me on his Test and Code podcast here: Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer. We spoke about writing in many forms: books, blog posts, and how to start. We discussed many writing topics, but I had a small rant about waiting to edit when you're cooled down. No! Write, edit, and publish when you're hot. That reduces WIP, especially for blogs and articles.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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Why collaboration is key for analytics

Mixpanel

Google Docs changed the way teams collaborated online. For the first time ever, documents and spreadsheets felt live, open, and engaging. It marked the beginning of a big trend in SaaS as a whole. Soon, apps like Slack, Notion, and Figma came along to bring the same kind of seamless, digital collaboration functionality to more areas of work. But beyond being fun, this trend was important because when collaboration is a key part of your product, you’re offering an experience that invites people t

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Creating Digital-First Products, Processes & Culture in Healthcare, B2B, and Logistics

ProductBoard

Digital transformation through product management is the answer to slow, siloed operations and stunted growth. But in industries like healthcare and pharmaceuticals, with decades and even centuries of business practices baked into how things get done, transformation often starts out looking a lot like unpredictable, unmanageable disruption. And that’s because it is—at least, when a company doesn’t.

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Innovatemap Joins Tech:NYC at Founder House

Innovatemap

As a service provider in the tech industry, we are innately driven to help and serve others. For us, this means helping product leaders achieve the product visions they believe in. We jump at any opportunity to personally connect with founders. We don’t take vulnerable conversations, shared laughs or deeper connections for granted. Without fail, we put the founder first.

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The Hypotheses Behind Reforge’s Journey From $0 to $30M

Brian Balfour

The first thing I ever created (even before incorporating) for Reforge was a Business Hypothesis Canvas. Here is the actual one I wrote for Reforge in 2016. If you are like me, when I get a new business my idea my brain runs in a million different directions. The Business Hypothesis Canvas helped me: Structure the brain chaos into something coherent.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Atomic Object supporting BoS USA

Business of Software Conference

Atomic Object creates applications for web, mobile, desktop, and devices and help companies innovate and grow with custom software products that are beautiful, reliable, and easy to use. Their team of designers and developers can bring your idea to life — from planning to implementation. They’ll help you mitigate risk, make smart trade-offs, and get the most value possible for your budget.

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Why collaboration is key for analytics

Mixpanel

Google Docs changed the way teams collaborated online. For the first time ever, documents and spreadsheets felt live, open, and engaging. It marked the beginning of a big trend in SaaS as a whole. Soon, apps like Slack, Notion, and Figma came along to bring the same kind of seamless, digital collaboration functionality to more areas of work. But beyond being fun, this trend was important because when collaboration is a key part of your product, you’re offering an experience that invites people t

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What is SaaS Marketing? The Ultimate Guide

Userpilot

What is SaaS marketing? We’re all familiar with the basics of SaaS product marketing such as attracting users to a SaaS product with a subscription business model. That said, there are key differences between a SaaS marketing strategy and standard digital marketing. In this guide, we’re going to highlight the nuances of SaaS marketing, walk you through its various components, and teach you how to create effective SaaS marketing strategies!

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Why collaboration is key for analytics

Mixpanel

Google Docs changed the way teams collaborated online. For the first time ever, documents and spreadsheets felt live, open, and engaging. It marked the beginning of a big trend in SaaS as a whole. Soon, apps like Slack, Notion, and Figma came along to bring the same kind of seamless, digital collaboration functionality to more areas of work. But beyond being fun, this trend was important because when collaboration is a key part of your product, you’re offering an experience that invites people t

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.