Writing a user story is a core competency that separates top-tier Product Managers from the rest. It's not just a task; it's the primary mechanism for translating customer needs into actionable work for your engineering team. At places like Meta and Google, the ability to write a crisp, insightful user story is a non-negotiable skill […]
As a PM leader who has hired and mentored talent from Google to fast-growing startups, I've seen what separates the top 1% of Product Managers: the ability to select and execute the right product strategy. Abstract theory doesn't get products shipped or careers accelerated. To advance from an entry-level PM earning $120k to a senior […]
As a seasoned PM leader who's recruited and mentored top-tier Product Managers at Google, Meta, and OpenAI, I’ll show you proven frameworks and real-world examples you can apply within 24–48 hours. At its core, a product strategy maps out where your product is headed, who it’s for, and how you’ll measure success—serving as the north […]
Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotifyand YouTube. What We’re Covering Today (0:00) Aakash: In my opinion, N8N is the most powerful workflow automation tool. Pawel Hearn has been knee-deep in N8N more than almost anyone else in the world. He has tried everything. He’s made all the mistakes. He’s learned all the expert workflows […]
In my 15 years as a product leader at companies from seed-stage to Google, I've seen one skill consistently separate the top 1% of Product Managers from the rest: ruthless, data-informed prioritization. It’s not about having the most ideas; it’s about executing the right ones at the right time. The market is littered with products […]
To influence without authority, a product manager has to build what I call "influence capital." It’s earned through three core currencies: deep expertise, strong relationships, and compelling data. This isn't abstract theory; it's the tactical playbook I've seen separate top 1% PMs from the rest at companies like Google and Meta. This approach is about […]
A product manager's core duty is to define the product vision, decide what to build next, and lead a cross-functional team to make it a reality. Forget the abstract definitions. In practice, you are the CEO of the product—the central hub connecting engineering, design, marketing, and, most critically, the customer. Your job is to ensure […]
Before you write a single line of a Product Requirements Document (PRD), you need a prototyping strategy. As a Product Manager, your job isn't just to build; it's to de-risk. I've seen it time and again at Google and Meta—the best PMs don't dive into building. They start by ruthlessly identifying their riskiest assumptions. These […]
Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. What We’re Covering Today (1:40) Aakash: Most product managers dream of building something big, but this one actually did. Laura Burkhauser is the CEO of Descript, the $550 million AI video editing giant. But she didn’t start as CEO. She started as an IC PM. In […]
Forget the "mini-CEO" cliché. A great product manager isn't a dictator; they are a master of influence, an orchestrator of strategy, and a ruthless prioritizer. After hiring, mentoring, and working alongside dozens of PMs at companies like Google, Meta, and various startups, I've learned that top-tier PMs operate from a clear, actionable framework. They live […]