The software industry faces a major disruption, similar to how the internet revolutionized the media industry. By studying these parallels, we gain insights into the future of software. Moreover, we see how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), will drive this change. We must face the reality of AI disrupting the software industry. […]
Understanding Why Employees Stay at Large Companies Employees often stay at large companies for extended periods due to several key factors. This article explores these reasons, shedding light on the benefits and challenges of long-term employment at big corporations. 1. Mastery of Systems and Processes Employees invest time in learning the systems, people, jargon, team […]
As a former VP of Product who hired hundreds of product managers, engineers, and designers, and as the founder of a successful startup, I’ve conducted countless job interviews over the years. But research and experience have convinced me that unstructured job interviews are poor predictors of job performance. Here’s why traditional job interviews don’t work […]
Insights from a 15-Year Product Management Veteran As a seasoned product manager with experience at companies like ThredUp, Affirm, Epic Games, Apollo.io, and Google, I’ve seen my fair share of product discovery efforts. While product discovery is a powerful tool when used correctly, it can also become a time-consuming process that hinders agility and effectiveness. […]
The roles of product manager and project manager are frequently misunderstood, leading to confusion, inefficiencies, and overworked product managers. Having witnessed this firsthand throughout my career at companies like ThredUp, Epic Games, and Affirm, I can attest to the importance of setting the record straight. It’s time to empower product managers to excel in their […]
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References
These are the references for The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a PM version 2. Chapter 1: How to Find PM Roles for You Chapter 2: How to Nail the Resume Chapter 3: How to Rock the Cover Letter Chapter 4: How to Skip Applications and Get Interviews Chapter 5: The Key Tips Across Interviews Chapter […]
Your resume template doesn’t need to be overly fancy. Instead, the key is the quality of your bullet points. This is my recommended resume template: Google Doc Why This Works There are several reasons you don’t want to have an overly designed resume template: How To Use It Here’s instead what you should focus on […]
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Growth Hacking History
The first major document where activation was mentioned was by Ken Leaver – A Short Course in Growth Hacking:
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To the person who had a perfectly reasonable request, I’m sorry to say the answer is no. It’s not you. It’s me. You were both respectful and within your rights. I’m taking after other creators like Ryan Holiday, Casey Neistat, and Justin Welsh who have to say no. I’m just exercising a bit of calendar […]