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F.A.I.L.: lets talk about the F word

At this year’s Mind the Product conference I spoke about something that we don’t talk about enough: product failure. As product people we should accept failure and embrace the concept of ‘failing fast’. However, the reality for many of us is that there’s little or no room for our products or features to fail. There…
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My Product Management Toolkit (60): “Nemawashi”

When was the last time you presented a beautifully put together slide deck? What was the response of your audience? Did they silently admire the quality and content of your slides or did they struggle to keep up with your voiceover? I’ve found at my detriment that when people hear about an idea or a…
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Instabase (Product Review)

My summary of Instabase before using it – Using AI to automate business processes. How does Instabase explain itself in the first minute? The strap line of Instabase reads “The Power of AI, Applied to Your Business. Instabase combines the latest AI breakthroughs with industry expertise to create real value for your business.” This strap…
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“Amp It Up” (Book Review)

Frank Slootman is an experienced tech CEO, having worked at a number of successful software companies. In his current role as CEO at Snowflake, Slootman took the company public back in 2020, with a record breaking IPO. Last year, Slootman published “Amp It Up” in which he shares his learnings as a tech CEO. “Amp…
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Harvey (Product Review)

My summary of Harvey before using it – Artificial Intelligence replacing or supporting lawyers. How does Harvey explain itself in the first minute? “Unprecedented legal AI” is the main headline on the Harvey website, followed by a call to action to join the waiting list. On the Harvey blog, there’s a post announcing Harvey’s recent…
