Elon dreams and bitter lessons (15 minute read)
By 2020, SpaceX had significantly reduced costs and transformed the space industry. Elon Musk's vision for fully autonomous, low-cost Tesla vehicles that rely on AI and camera technology, which contrasts with competitors like Waymo's more hardware-reliant approach, aims to revolutionize cities and achieve Level 5 autonomy.
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The messy inbox problem: wedge strategies in AI Apps (5 minute read)
Millions of small businesses waste time sorting unstructured data to qualify customers. LLMs are now solving this "messy inbox" problem by automating data synthesis, streamlining top-of-funnel tasks, and initiating downstream workflows, reducing the need for manual work.
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A culture of good decision-making (9 minute read)
This article outlines techniques for improving decision-making processes in organizations, including the ACID model for defining decision roles, the "disagree and commit" approach, and avoiding outcome bias by judging decisions based on the information available at the time, not their results. It also covers the importance of using evidence, algorithms, and fostering group dynamics to make decisions more efficient and less influenced by hierarchy.
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Navigating the stages of the product life cycle (5 minute read)
Understanding your product stage is essential for strategy, team organization, and goal-setting. After achieving market fit, focus on growth while maintaining a fast learning pace. During maturity, prioritize retention as competition intensifies, and prepare for the next phase by introducing new offerings before decline sets in.
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Creating a product hierarchy (7 minute read)
Instead of focusing on a product in isolation, consider the broader portfolio where it resides. A well-structured product hierarchy aligns teams around customer needs, guiding product strategy, marketing, and messaging. By organizing from categories to features, teams can execute independently yet stay aligned on market goals.
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PM career booster: develop your go-to-market skills (6 minute read)
Product managers are increasingly expected to own or contribute to GTM strategies, as their skills are essential for both product development and driving customer adoption. By understanding the GTM process, including conversion optimization and sales efficiency, PMs can significantly impact the success of their company's marketing and sales efforts, particularly through PLG strategies.
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Why founders should understand the worldview of bureaucrats (5 minute read)
Bureaucrats who prioritize job security and risk aversion can hinder innovation, particularly for startups or leaders pushing new ideas. To succeed in selling to them, it's essential to use social proof, minimize the perception of risk, and understand that their decisions are often driven by defensibility rather than innovation.
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Train your creativity like an Olympic athlete (5 minute read)
Adopting the mindset of an Olympic athlete can transform your creative process. Like athletes, focus on smart strategies by prioritizing consistency over intensity and recognizing the value of rest. Structure your creative practice with daily sessions to build skills, establish weekly rhythms to balance intensity and recovery, and implement seasonal cycles to foster long-term growth.
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