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Over half of aspiring product professionals start their product journey at early-stage startups (valued at less than $100M) 🤯 These startups are often more receptive to new talent, providing you an ideal entry point 🌱 When you get to about ~5 years of experience and a few impactful landings, breaking into bigger/listed product companies becomes easier 🔑 Also while MBA is an absolute plus, it is not a must to crush it as a Product Manager. Survey shows only 36% of PMs have an MBA 🎓 Your passion for solving problems and a killer product portfolio are your real superpowers 💪 Wishing the best to all the aspiring Product Managers out there ✨ Data source 📝: An interesting survey by Upraised that I came across recently. Find the link to this survey in the comments section. Image source 📷: AI generated. #productmanagement #startuplife #career #careeradvice #productmanager #portfolio

#HeyThere, Need a top-notch prototyper or product developer to bring your next big idea to life? 🔥 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just completed the Master in Product Design & Development and Prototyping course by the incredible Arun Singhal (B-Tech, MBA IIM-B) 💡. With a background spanning Unilever, J&J, Danone, IIMU, and Cello, Arun brought deep industry insights to every session! This course was packed with value, covering: 🚀 What defines a Winning Prototype – and the secret sauce that makes products stand out from day one 🔑 Strategies for a Starting Advantage – essential for entrepreneurs, startups, and product innovators 📐 Hands-on Skills in Prototyping – putting ideas into practice with actionable steps 🌟 Real-Life Case Studies – examining success stories and practical applications Armed with these skills, I’m excited to elevate my contributions to future projects and collaborate with innovative minds. If you’re looking for a product developer with a fresh perspective, let’s connect! 🌐 #ProductDesign #PrototypeDevelopment #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ProductManagement #Prototyping

I was in a 1-1 catchup with the head of product of a global startup. He asked me a question," Arjun, why do product managers get paid?". I gave some answers including intersection of x,y and z etc. Then he said, "We are paid because we take decisions. These decisions are backed by our experiences accumulated over the period of time." That moment I realized, My experiences at FrontRow taught me operations Nojoto: India's Largest Storytelling Platform taught me tools, data analysis and the art of finding the right problems KamayaKya taught me interviewing users, validating problems and building product from scrath Pine Labs taught me digital transformation, optimization, professionalism, art of presenting and communicating in large startups Multiplier is teaching me to strategize launches & scale products globally across 115+ countries. Looks like a 360* exposure to Product SCM! Throughout my journey so far, I've been running behind MnC's but forgot to acknowledge the real learnings that startups provided. When I got to work at an MnC, i realized how boring and simple my life was without any innovation, waiting for permissions and numerous complexities other than product management. Forever thankful to great leaders and peers, I got to work & learn from. Indeed a lesson, worth taking forward! #learnings #startups #MNC #corporates #innovation

do you know what are the top reasons for new product failure, learn how the product failures can be protected by 53% reduced risk while increasing product teams efficiency, collaboration, communication by 80% with 70% increased chances of running experiments and hypotheses validation. #shorterloop #productfailure #newproducts #productmanager #productivity

Explore the journey from failure to success in our latest blog: "Why New Products Fail: A Roadmap to Success with Shorter Loop." Take a deep dive into the Anatomy of Failure, uncover the top 18 reasons for product flops, and learn common startup pitfalls. Transform setbacks into victories through Experimentation with Shorter Loop. From idea inception to launch, our innovative approach, powered by AI, paves the path for product success for all companies, big or small. Don't miss out - unlock the secrets to thriving in the competitive market! Read the Full Article: https://shorturl.at/dmN03 Try Shorter Loop Today: https://shorterloop.com/ #ProductSuccess #ShorterLoop #InnovationJourney #FutureOfTech #ProductDevelopment #Collaboration #Networking #Strategy #Productivity #ProductInnovation #AIProducts #ProductStrategy #ProductDiscovery #ProductFeedback #ProductOwners #Startups #Incubators #BusinessOwners #ProductManagers #ProductTeams #SMBs #Enterprises Kinshuk Kale Dinesh R. Sudiptaa Paul Choudhury Anushka Litoria Renu Rawat Thamizh S. Ayush Arora Anirudh Kumar Kshitij Kohli Chhavi Kohli Maanas Sharma Aditi Singh Sidharth Kaushik Raghunandan D Vaibhav Tyagi Om Shukla

🚀 From Concept to Launch: How MVPs Help You Test, Validate, and Scale Quickly 🚀 In a competitive landscape where speed and agility can make or break your product, Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) offer a powerful solution for businesses to launch faster, validate ideas, and reduce investment risks. MVPs focus on delivering essential features that meet your users' core needs, enabling you to: ✅ Quickly Enter the Market: Get your product in front of real users faster by developing only the most critical functionalities. ✅ Gather Real-World Feedback: Understand your target audience’s needs and pain points through real-time user insights. ✅ Minimize Financial Risks: Avoid heavy investment upfront by testing your product’s viability early in the development cycle. ✅ Iterate for Perfection: Use the feedback gathered from your MVP to refine and scale your product based on real data, not assumptions. At Triveni Global Software Services LLP , we’ve helped startups and enterprises alike fast-track their product launches by developing custom #MVPs tailored to their market and goals. Our clients have seen remarkable success in reducing time-to-market, validating concepts, and creating products that users love—all while saving valuable resources. 🔍 Whether you’re a #Startup looking to disrupt the market or an established business expanding your product line, our MVP development process ensures efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Don’t just launch a product—launch with confidence! Let’s turn your vision into a reality with an MVP designed to succeed. 📞 Ready to discuss your MVP strategy? Get in touch with us today! #MVPDevelopment #ProductLaunch #Startups #Innovation #ProductStrategy #LeanDevelopment #AgileDevelopment #Triveni #tgs #TriveniGlobalSoftwareServices #LearnWithTriveni

🚀 India's Startup Scene: From Jugaad to Data-Driven Rockets 🇮🇳 Remember those early days of jugaad (frugal innovation)? India's startup scene has come a long way! Now, the secret sauce isn't just a cool idea, it's the product leader as the pilot of a data-driven rocket! 📌 These leaders use real-world data to understand: 🔍 What users really want (not just what they say they want) 🔥 Where the market is headed (think trendspotting for startups!) 🔗 This data helps them build products that: 😍 Users love and can't live without 😎 Stay ahead of the competition 🌍 Scale for a global impact Product leadership itself has evolved. It's not just about features anymore. (It's about strategy, vision, and taking the product to the moon!) What does the future hold? Buckle up for: 👩💻 Explosive growth of AI and other cool tech 😎 Product leaders becoming "Product CEOs" with a broader vision 🔐 A focus on user privacy and data security (because trust is key!) Let's discuss in the comments! How is product leadership shaping the future of Indian startups? If you are looking to hire a Product Leaders do reach out to us @ Quabrick #IndianStartupEcosystem #ProductLeadership #DataDriven #Innovation #FutureofPM #ExecutiveSearch #Quabrick #CXO #Product #Startup #CEO

So, what do we do in the Product Space? TLDR: We help founders bring a great product to the market by developing a strong product strategy, improving their delivery processes, and building and managing effective product teams, hence, allowing for sustainable growth and commercial success. As a company specializing in working with founders in the Tech + Product + Leadership space, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with developing and scaling a whole new tech product. So we work holistically, covering product design/UX assessments, growth strategies & customer analysis, product discovery, and delivery methods, product operations, product teams and leadership upskilling, and beyond. Starting with the product strategy and moving on to the introduction of the product planning mindset and techniques, we aim to provide founders with the tools they need to make informed decisions and set a clear direction for their product. Also, we tend to ensure that the teams have the skills and knowledge they need to drive the product forward. Classic PM is included: we work on roadmaps and clear communication between the teams and stakeholders; we help develop the vision and mission and create a set of values to drive the growth of product culture within the company. Finally, we offer CPO/CEO mentoring for product topics, providing founders with the support and guidance they need to successfully navigate the challenges of building a tech startup. That is the reason why our team of tech product experts came together at first: we want to offer hands-on & no BS approaches to product/tech company building & scaling for the founders, who want to achieve their goals by introducing and growing a great product. We know, that creating and maintaining a high-quality sustainably growing product is a challenge, and having the supportive structures around your company is a step towards better decisions and the flexibility required to succeed in the current market. Want to learn how a collaboration with us can fuel your startup journey? Schedule a get-to-know call with us and we can discuss your context and opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ge8gdysP #TechStartups #ProductExcellence #CPOMentoring #TeamAutonomy #ScalingStartups #StartupGrowth #TechUnicornBuilders

🎯 Do you believe you're fully adapting to the distinct challenges of enterprises vs. startups? --- 💡 As product managers, we often toggle between the structured, resource-rich environments of enterprises and the nimble, high-risk, high-reward atmosphere of startups. This article from the Institute of Product Leadership sheds light on essential considerations and strategies for managing products in these contrasting environments. Some insights I pulled out: 1. Disruption & Risk: Startups thrive on disruption and high risk, moving rapidly to establish product-market fit. Uber and Slack are prime examples, reimagining markets and bearing high risk for high rewards. Enterprises, however, evolve steadily with moderated risks, focusing on incremental innovations, usually targeting adjacent markets rather than creating new ones. 2. Roadmaps: Startups employ flexible, adaptive roadmaps that adjust frequently based on quick market feedback. Enterprises, while structured, are increasingly incorporating agility into their long-term planning cycles to accommodate faster market changes. 3. Prioritization: Startups prioritize immediate market needs and user feedback, which allows them to pivot quickly and refine their product for market fit. On the other hand, enterprises need to balance long-term strategic goals and cross-functional alignments, often leading to more structured and deliberate prioritization processes. 4. Stakeholder Management: In startups, transparency with users and investors is key, requiring continuous engagement and updates. Conversely, in enterprises, managing relationships across multiple departments and maintaining alignment with strategic goals is paramount. 5. Funding Dynamics: For startups, funding is milestone-driven and performance-based, necessitating continuous proof of market traction. Enterprises typically secure funding through annual planning cycles, with dedicated innovation arms supporting experimental projects. For a deeper dive into these dynamics, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gqp2zzDw What strategies have you found effective in managing these transitional challenges? Let's discuss! 🚀

Concluded an amazing #productmanagement session at Jaipuria Institute of Management with 100+ management students. It was an energetic experience interacting and sharing the industry insight into what PMing is all about and how one can get into Product Management easily. Along with PMing also shared frameworks that can help in launching successful startups and brand building. #product #productdevelopment #anubhavmishra #jaipuriainstituteofmanagement #guestsession