Mehul Patel

topmate.io is coming up with ZERO DAY on 30th May - the day where it will not charge any commission from its mentors. Doing my bit on this - whatever commission topmate.io is not charging me, I am giving it back to the community - not just on 30th May but this entire week. You can book 1:1 session with me or enroll in 'Cracking your next PM interview' using the code - TOPMATE and get 10% discount - yes, the commission saved is passed on to you. Here's the link for you to enroll: https://lnkd.in/dhQz8937 If you are a mentor looking to explore mentorship platforms, there is no better time to explore topmate.io than now. #Mentorship #Career #topmate #GivingBack

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Every now and then, I come across an AI tool that truly blows my mind—and today, that tool was Google’s Notebook LM. I tried it out, and within minutes, it transformed any content I threw at it—whether an article, a company overview, or even my resume—into a realistic podcast. Imagine two podcasters, one male and one female, discussing your content. The result was impressive. I decided to test it further using some content from my startup, Makyo, which talks about replacing the internet with progressive web apps instead of websites built with legacy tools like WordPress. Notebook LM picked up on some fantastic nuances and created a pretty engaging, 10-minute podcast from it. It was fun to listen to and surprisingly thought-provoking. As an experiment, I went a step further and created a full-blown fictional podcast for Makyo. While I’m not planning on going into the podcast business, it was so easy that I thought, why not? I used Leonardo.ai for images, added a bit of animation with Runway, background music by Udio and then edited it all in Adobe Premiere Pro (that part wasn’t AI-powered and, yes, a little painful!). Despite the lip-syncing not being perfect, I’m really happy with how it turned out. I think this is going to be a game-changer for podcast creation. It's not perfect yet—I'd love to see options for different characters, accents, and tones (critical, playful, etc.). But even as is, it’s definitely democratizing podcast creation. And who knows, maybe with a bit more polish and a better name (Notebook LM is not exactly inspiring), this could become the go-to tool for anyone who’s ever thought about creating a podcast but didn’t know where to start. Check out the fictional podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gBStG3NY Have you tried it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!

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Our vision at Niti AI is to empower the next billion (non) developers to build and ship products with AI! Whenever I reflect on ambitious goals like this, I'm reminded of the below quote from The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Hari Subramanian | Aravind R. | LoopX

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As a founder, one of the most humbling experiences is making a mistake that impacts your vision, your team, and your results. Early in my journey, I faced one such challenge—mishires. They weren’t just hiring errors; they were missed opportunities to align talent with strategy. These missteps weren’t about blaming individuals—they revealed cracks in our processes. The inefficiencies, unclear expectations, and lack of data-backed insights in our recruitment workflow taught us valuable lessons. Instead of letting those mistakes define us, we let them shape us. We poured our key learnings into building Callensights, a product designed to address the challenges we faced head-on. Insigen Researchs Callensights isn't just a tool—it's our solution to the misalignment we once experienced. By integrating AI-powered conversational intelligence, we created a way to: 1. Analyze hiring decisions with data-driven precision. 2. Understand candidate and recruiter communication patterns. 3. Provide actionable insights to prevent mishires. Mistakes don’t have to be setbacks. They can be the foundation for something transformative. Callensights is our way of ensuring others don’t have to go through the same struggles. To all the founders and professionals reading this: What’s a mistake that taught you the most? How did it shape what you built next? Let’s turn our failures into fuel for innovation. 🚀

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"Why go to work at Google when you can start your own company?" I am not sure if this was a serious question or clickbait. Regardless, it is worth thinking about. I have over 20+ years of startup experience now and here are a few reasons off the top of my head.. 1) Stress. I think this is unavoidable in startup world. You will be scarce on resources.. time.. money.. people.. this can be very stressful. If you can't manage your stress well through diet, exercise, sleep, etc... you might want to steer clear of startup land. I don't think I managed it that well I suffered along with those around me who had to deal with my fall out. And I was running.. a lot. 2) Stress. Did I mention stress? Stress can be a huge drag on your mental health and those around you. I definitely bear the scars of long term stress.. brain fog, memory issues, hurt relationships. I am recovering, but I feel its affects. 3) Stress. Not having money, not being able to do the things you want to do.. not being able to provide well for your employees.. letting clients down because you can't get them what they need to be successful. If these are the sorts of things that keep you up at night.. this life might not be for you. 4) Yeah.. um.. stress. It really does all boil down to this. Your startup will most likely fail. Are you ready for that blow to your ego? Feeling like a failure.. because you will fail. Even in success you can very much feel like a failure. My company was by all accounts a success.. it continues to be very profitable and employ people. But I don't benefit from it because I was forced to sell it. Long story, and one filled with stress. So, the moral of the story. By all means, go into startups.. but be ready to manage the stress. Make sure you what impacts this will have on you and those you love. That's not to say that working at Google isn't stressful, I am sure it is. But it does remove some of the bigger stressors.. like "will I have money this month?" and "will I have to lay off my friends?". Being able to "hang it up" at the end of the day is a gift. Being able to be present with your children is a gift. I don't fault anyone who takes the job at Google. That being said, I will always be in startups :)

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📸 Picture this: effortlessly managing all your customer interactions from one unified interface, irrespective of their origin. No missed opportunities—just seamless communication that amplifies your brand's reputation and forges deeper connections with your audience 💬 🌟With Zceppa Interact, you do not need to juggle multiple interfaces to respond to customer inquiries. Our unified dashboard consolidates all your business messages, whether they're from Google Maps, websites, or social media platforms - FB Messenger, Insta DMs, Whatsapp Messenger or Google Business Messages 🎯 By partnering with Zceppa, you gain access to a suite of powerful features designed to elevate your customer engagement strategy, including reputation management, automated replies , real-time notifications, ticket follow-ups, and improved local SEO. 🌐And as an official Google Business Messaging Partner, you can trust that Zceppa is at the forefront of innovation in business communication —it's a commitment to driving long-term success for your business. ✅ Ready to experience the Zceppa difference for yourself? Sign up for a demo/trial here https://lnkd.in/gMU4v5Y4 #Zceppa #GoogleBusinessProfile #GoogleBusinessMessages #LocalSEO #ConversationalCommerce #LocationMarketing #Multilocation #SocialMediaMarketing #DirectMessaging

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You cannot continue paying to get all your users, you must invest viral loops in your product. 🔁 Viral growth is not a new phenomenon. One of the earliest instances of viral growth came in the form of the infamous “Send-a-Dime” chain letter in 1935. This letter spread across the globe within months. Participants were urged to send a dime to five others within three days, creating a sense of urgency. And today we have the most sophisticated viral loops giving products millions of users every day! Read through my detailed guide on different types of viral loops that you can build in your product. 👏 PS: I run a program that helps folks get better at product management and crack product roles, both in India and abroad. If you want to apply for the program, check out the links in comments. 🚀

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𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥 ? Spotify’s seamless playback feature has been a lifesaver for me, ensuring my music never stops, no matter where I am. 𝟏𝟐/𝟏𝟎𝟎: 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 + 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 : 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 Spotify intelligently 𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 the current song along with the next few tracks in your playlist. This means that even when you're off the grid, your music continues without interruption. Unlike traditional offline downloads where you have to manually select playlists, Spotify automatically manages caching in the background, ensuring a smooth listening experience wherever you go. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?  By gathering 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 and 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, Spotify was able to refine this use case, staying aligned with its mission of providing "𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚." Follow/Connect : https://lnkd.in/g7_DCjCx 𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑠 : Spotify #ProductManagement #Smartfeatures #Innovativefeatures #CaseStudy #CaseStudyPDF #Spotify Spotify #SpotifyProductManagement

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As the placement season is about to start, 99% of the companies hiring for product roles will have this as a crucial selection criteria ⭐️ For the APM hirings on campus, Product decks is one of the most crucial rounds to shortlisted top 20% candidates. Major companies including Flipkart , Groww , Meesho have this as a part of APM hiring process. Sharing all the resources and strategy you need to master these⬇️ A deck making flow that works: 1. Start with problem statement 2. Mention the users 3. Talk about the current flow 4. Mention pain points in the same 5. Give solutions (3-4 is a good number) 6. List down metrics to track 7. Give a future roadmap (optional) Some additional tips 📝 1. Try to keep the company’s color scheme going throughout the deck 2. Make sure the font you use is easy to read and consistent throughout 3. Try and use image references and diagrams over text 4. Don’t go to fancy solutions but keep practical ones 5. Include 1-2 moonshot ideas 6. Always always add your name and email in the deck Resources to help you out⭐️ All my product decks that got me shortlisted : https://lnkd.in/gV9xc2KB Product folks tear downs: https://lnkd.in/gTkMJaB3 Share with your friends and any aspiring product managers 🔖 P.S: All the best for your placements and let me know any more topics you need help with and will be happy to cover those next. #productmanager #job #jobhunt #placements #resources #colleges #students #interviewprep #productdecks

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It's exciting time to build, as the time and cost required to develop a product have significantly decreased. AI-based tools can now create products within weeks.  At Shyena Tech Yarns Pvt Ltd, we are working on multiple AI product ideas with a small team 5-6 people working on each product idea. Instead of focusing on one product idea & devoting all energy on it, we are working on a suite of related products. We are building products even though we are are aware that many similar products exist in the market or getting built. If there are multiple products available, will startups find it challenging to sustain and scale up? What will be the differentiators as almost all products will have similar features? Please share your thoughts.

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Final Call for Indian Tech Startup Founders! Are you a tech startup? Seize this golden opportunity! Apply today for the Carve Startup Labs Indian Startup Delegation to NRW, Germany and immerse yourself in the dynamic market ecosystem of the NRW region. Exhibit your venture in the "Future Tech Fest," Germany's largest B2B Startup Expo and Conference with startup pods🇩🇪 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅 Dates: August 19-22, 2024 (3 Days of immersion +1 Day Summit) 🌏 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt - Cologne - Düsseldorf Application Link: https://lnkd.in/g-z3siAT Deadline - July 15, 2024 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮? Pre-Programme Support (2 weeks): Customized guidance to prepare for your visits, including insights on market entry, opportunities in the German market, and investment opportunities. Visa Assistance: Comprehensive support for obtaining your Schengen Visa. On-Programme Support: ▸ Exhibit with Startup Pods to showcase your solutions at the FTF Expo & Conference. Click the link for more details of Future Tech Fest: https://lnkd.in/gXny_f2P ▸ Engage in strategic meetings with industry experts, visits to major hubs, corporate innovation centers, Government organizations, investors, and grant providers. ▸ Gain in-depth knowledge about entering the German market, including legal advice, market insights, regulatory landscapes, and available grants. ▸ Meet honorable Indian Embassy in Frankfurt. ▸ Experience the vibrant startup ecosystems of Cologne and Dusseldorf. Post-Programme Support (6 months): Free mentoring and follow-up support, reconnecting with stakeholders and helping you connect with leads from the program. Food: Meals included during the event. Who is Eligible? ▸ Indian tech startups planning to set up or expand in Europe. ▸ Looking for technology transfer, partnerships, B2B customers, research centres or university collaborations. ▸ Revenue-generating in India, with incorporation and customers in India, and readiness to expand in Europe. ▸ Experience in expanding to other global markets. Why choose Carve Startup Labs' delegations? ▸ Hassle-Free Expansion: Scale your business efficiently, starting at step 10 instead of zero. ▸ Global Opportunities: Open doors to further expansion in other countries. ▸ Personalized Mentorship: Receive tailored guidance for navigating local markets and regulatory landscapes. ▸ Strategic Connections: Build relationships with key industry players and decision-makers. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌟 * The shortlisting process aligns with market demand, and selected startups will need to pay a delegation fee (exclude visa, air tickets, and accommodation)

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The Side Hustle Game for PMs: Landing Killer Gigs in the Gig Economy The traditional 9-to-5 isn't for everyone 😥 , and the gig economy offers incredible flexibility and the chance to work on diverse projects 😀 . But where do you even begin your search? What kind of gigs are out there for product managers? Buckle up, because I'm here to share some insights and pointers I've picked up along the way. 🤔 ♠ Why Gigs Are Hot for PMs: 1️⃣ Variety is the Spice of Life: Work on a wide range of projects across industries. 2️⃣ Sharpen Your Saw: Gain exposure to new challenges and methodologies. 3️⃣ Be Your Own Boss (Kinda): Set your schedule and choose your projects. 4️⃣ Boost Your Income: Supplement your income or even make it your primary source. ♠ Finding the Perfect Gig: 1️⃣ Freelance Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal - Tailor your profile to highlight your PM skills. 2️⃣ Product Management Communities: Look for job boards on platforms like Product Hunt. 3️⃣ Your Network: Let colleagues and former employers know you're open to gigs. ♠ What Kind of Gigs Can You Land? 1️⃣ Product Strategy Gigs: Help startups define vision, conduct research, and build roadmaps. 2️⃣ User Research Gigs: Lead user interviews and usability testing to understand user needs. 3️⃣ Product Launch Gigs: Support product launches with plans, marketing materials, and go-to-market strategies. 4️⃣ Product Management Consulting Gigs: Share your expertise with companies on product development processes. ♠ Pro-Tips for Landing Your Dream Gig: 1️⃣ Craft a Killer Portfolio: Showcase past projects with clear descriptions of your impact. Use metrics and data to quantify achievements. Consider creating a case study. 2️⃣ Nail the Interview: Be prepared to discuss your PM experience, showcase problem-solving skills, and articulate your approach to tackling a specific project. 3️⃣ Set Competitive Rates: Do your research to understand the market value for your skillset and experience. 4️⃣ Deliver Stellar Results: Keep clients updated on progress, manage expectations effectively, and deliver high-quality work on time. ♠ The Gig Life: A Rewarding Journey The gig economy can be a fantastic avenue for PMs seeking flexibility and new challenges. 🛠 Remember, it takes dedication and hustle to build a successful freelance career. But with the right approach, you can become a rockstar in the product management gig world! 🌟  #gigeconomy #freelancing #productmanager

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Hiring at a startup is significantly different from larger companies. For early stage startups (0-1), your team needs, -generalists -with the ability to do various roles at smaller scale For more mature startups (1-100) with growing revenue and scale of product use, your team needs, -specialists -with the ability to handle complex issues in a small area, at larger scale The transition from building to scaling your startup is a challenging one, where your team needs to quickly adapt or you need to bring in the experts to handle it. #startups #growth

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List of Funded #EdTech Startups. Access the list of #EdTech startups that have received funding whenever you wish. Click here for the list https://lnkd.in/dUuiz7b3 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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I personally connect with every new team member at 5day.io. Here's why: 😁 I want to establish from day one that I'm accessible to everyone, regardless of their position in the company. 😁 Every individual team member should feel comfortable approaching me before the issues, be it related to work or otherwise, become critical. 😁 I want to build  psychological safety for them, and it starts from the very beginning. 😁 I make it a point to engage with my team beyond work-related matters. We chat about sports, music, movies, and their interests. 😁 I regularly send direct messages to remind team members that I'm always available when they need me. 😁 Whenever possible, I actively participate in HR activities. A strong team culture doesn't happen overnight. It's built through consistent effort, open communication, and genuine care for your people. #Leadership #TeamCulture #StartupLife #FounderLessons

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All open-source software is not created equally. Quite the contrary, they are unique in their own ways. Your job as a founder is to find where your product is on the spectrum and not be too scared to go into unchartered territories in the business model that suits your project, from libraries to CLIs to frameworks to full-blown infrastructure projects. Open-source software is a means to an end, not the end itself. Nothing beats deeply understanding your users and what they care about and walking backwards from that to build a great project and business. Blindly copying other successful open-source companies’ models is a fool’s errand. I’m forever blown away by the fact that a background job worker that isn’t language-agnostic makes $10M ARR built and managed by a single indie developer. Maybe I should write a longer form post on my blog; it might make for a good first post.

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💡😎 - Ideas Dept. // Need a basic Website? - Pay what you think is fair. I have been thinking about how to reply to organizations who assume our Websites and Mobile Apps are out of their budget. It made me think of the trend of 'Pay What You Can' restaurants where the concept is everyone should be able to afford a meal. What if we had a 'Blue Plate Special', a basic but beautifully designed Website Package with all the content management, accessibility and SEO stuff you would expect, but for a price you can afford. We would use modern AI tooling to jump start the development, have one of our designers oversee the visuals and our DevOps experts ensure the project is robust, safe and secure. This could be a perfect fit for small businesses or member supported organizations. The customer sets the budget and we design and deliver the Website and give a bit more back then expected? What do you think? 🙌🏻

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