As a product leader who has hired and mentored talent from Google to fast-growing startups, I've seen what separates top-tier Product Managers from the pack: a mastery of scalable growth levers. Forget abstract theories and generic advice. This article is a tactical playbook of nine battle-tested product growth strategies you can implement immediately to drive […]
Master the complete AI tools stack for product managers to increase productivity, evaluate AI products, and build better user experiences Essential AI Tools for Product Managers by Category 1. AI Evaluation and Measurement Tools for Product Managers 1. LLM Judges: OpenAI API When to use: Automatically evaluate AI outputs at scale without human reviewers How […]
Product-market fit (PMF) is the holy grail for any startup or product team. It’s that magical moment when you've built something a specific group of people desperately needs, transforming the struggle of pushing your product into the effortless momentum of riding a wave. But what does achieving this coveted state actually look like in practice? […]
Your product strategy is the high-level game plan connecting your grand company vision to the actual product you build. It’s all about answering the most important question: why are we building this specific thing, for these specific people? It lays out the path to hitting your business goals. The Foundation of Product Success Without a […]
This Mahesh Yadav podcast transcript captures a comprehensive conversation about building AI agents and breaking into FAANG companies as an AI product manager. Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Introduction and What Makes an AI Agent PM Aakash: Mahesh, what are we going to cover today? Mahesh: Today, I’m going to show you how […]
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 […]