The Folly of Inside-Out Product Thinking
Have you ever run into this deductive reasoning? A. Customers like our existing products and our company. B. We are building a new product that reflects the priorities of…
Leadership
Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.
The Minimum Lovable Product (Forget the MVP)
A can of cat food is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) when you are starving, but it’s highly unsatisfying and unlikely to generate a loyal following (of humans). And in a…
The Lean(est) Startup
I like the Lean Startup methodology, but I am not sure it goes far enough. I am now recommending a disruptive new approach which I have aptly named the Waif Startup. It’s…
How to Choose a Great Co-Founder
You might call me sensitive, but I really wish my co-founder would ask how I am doing a bit more often. But aside from that, we are a perfect match. He is the technical…
Should Your Startup Take a Moonshot?
The moonshot is the purported antidote to incrementalism. It is about great aspirations and what happens when smart people do not worry about what’s possible today. To…
"Goal First" — A Product Roadmapping How-To
A goal-first mindset is key to success. Learn how to use our product roadmapping tool as a framework for setting goals and sharing your product strategy.
The Minimum Lovable Product
The MVP is a curse for ambitious technology companies that want to grow. You should be thinking about what it will take for customers to love you, not tolerate you.
