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 […]
To land a Senior Product Manager role at a top-tier company like Google, Meta, or a fast-growing AI startup, you need more than just a polished resume and knowing the STAR method. The interview process for a senior PM is fundamentally different. As a hiring manager who's seen thousands of candidates, I can tell you […]
If you want to be hired as a Product Manager in 2026, you need a different skill set than what worked a few years ago. As a PM leader who has hired and mentored talent at top-tier companies, I've seen the shift firsthand: the non-negotiable product manager requirements now boil down to three core pillars: […]
As a Product Manager, you're the gatekeeper of your team's most valuable resource: engineering time. Every project you green-light is an investment. The first question a CEO or CFO will ask is, "When do we get our money back?" The Payback Period is your direct answer. For PMs at every level—from aspiring associates to VPs […]