The Product Manager role is evolving faster than ever. What got you hired last year won't guarantee a promotion next year, especially as AI reshapes every aspect of product development. As a PM leader who has hired and mentored hundreds of product managers at companies like Google, Meta, and fast-growing startups, I've seen which skills […]
Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Intro (0:00) Aakash: Cloud Code just hit a $2.5 billion run rate and people are using it to build personal operating systems that run their life. So I run one command in the morning and five minutes later I know what deals need attention, who I’m […]
Product management at a startup is a different sport than its corporate cousin. It’s less about optimizing a well-oiled machine and more about a high-stakes search for Product-Market Fit (PMF) — that magical point where you've built something a specific group of people can't live without. As a PM leader who has hired for both […]
Your first product manager interview isn't just a conversation; it's a strategic product demo, and you are the product. In the fast-paced world of tech, especially with the rise of AI-driven products at companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI, the initial screening call is more critical than ever. It’s where hiring managers, often senior PMs […]
As a Product Manager in a platform or marketplace business—from a pre-seed startup to a giant like Uber or Airbnb—your success hinges on one metric above all others: take rate. It’s the commission your platform earns on every transaction it enables. Mastering this metric isn't just about understanding a formula; it's about owning a critical […]
The jump from Senior Product Manager to Group Product Manager (GPM) is the biggest leap you’ll make in your product career. It’s a shift from being a player—the star PM shipping features—to a coach responsible for building a winning team and designing the entire playbook. Think of it this way: a Product Manager at Google […]
P&L responsibility is the dividing line between managing features and owning a business. For aspiring and practicing Product Managers, mastering the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement isn't just a finance task; it's the clearest path to strategic influence, C-suite trust, and significant career advancement. Forget abstract theory—let's get into the practical framework for taking control […]
Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotifyand YouTube. What Are Gemini Gems? (0:00) Aakash: You created Gemini Gems, Lisa. What are they? How would you describe them? Lisa: Gemini Gems are custom versions of Gemini that you can create for your specific use case. Everybody knows that LLMs today are really powerful. But the key […]
Fighting customer churn isn't a last-minute panic; it's a systematic, proactive assault on a core business metric. As someone who has hired and managed PMs at major tech companies, I've seen too many teams react with desperation when churn numbers spike. Elite PMs, however, treat churn as a solvable problem, starting with a precise definition […]
In product management, staying current isn't a passive activity; it's a core competency. The ground is shifting under our feet—AI is redefining product development from the ground up, remote work has rewired collaboration, and user expectations have accelerated. To not just survive but thrive—to get promoted, lead larger teams, and drive meaningful impact—you need direct […]