Tobi Lütke, who famously started Shopify when he realized that the software he built to run his snowboard shop was a much bigger opportunity than the shop itself, was reminiscing on Twitter about how cheap it used to be to run digital advertising. This isn’t just a fun story: it’s a critical insight into the conditions that enabled Shopify to become the company that it is today; understanding…
Podcasts are a great way to stay updated on the latest technology and market trends. As a product manager and an investor, it is essential to stay informed on the latest trends and news. And a podcast is a great way to get those insights. Here are some of my Go-to Podcasts for 2021 to stay updated on industry trends. So Enjoy these podcasts while going for a walk or cooking 🙂
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Learn About Google OKRs (Objective & Key Results)
OKRs was initially introduced as iMBOs(Intel Management By Objectives) by Andy Grove at Intel, and he introduced the concept to John Doerr. In the late 90s, John Doerr presented OKRs to Google’s leadership when Google was less than a year old, and they’ve been in use since then.
GV partner Rick Klau covers the value of setting…
One of the more pernicious mistruths surroundingthe debate about TikTokis that this will potentially lead to the splintering of the Internet; this completely erases the history of China’s Great Firewall, started 23 years ago, which effectively cut China off from most Western services. That the U.S. may finally respond in kind is a reflection of reality, not the creation of a new…
Alex Zhu Insights on Consumer Product
A must watch video for product people from Alex Zhu co-founder and co-CEO of Musical.ly (currently President at TikTok) giving us insights on the consumer product and some of the key lessons learned from his failure and success .
Musical.ly was an app through which users could create 15 sec lip-syncing music videos, it was launched in Aug 2014. In June…
What is Product life cycle?
Product Life Cycle (PLC) is the various stages a product goes through when introduced into the market until its retirement. It encompasses the analysis of the whole lifespan of the product. PLC helps companies track the product’s health and make an informed strategic decision on how to price, promote, expand, and reduce its cost. Based on the product’s…