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At what point do you sacrifice perfection in order to release a product?

David Feldman Data Analyst at Scribd

June 12th, 2015

It difficult to determine when you should sacrifice form (if ever) over function for a first-time entrepreneur. Is it better to make a product... More

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What are the most useful project management tools?

Christopher Kim Product Manager

September 2nd, 2014

Currently working with a development/design shop offshore. I was curious what is the best way to track progress, improve communication and avoid surprises.I've... More

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Why aren’t more product managers CEOs?

Nate Holbrook Founder / CEO at Lilac

June 20th, 2015

Great product managers must be the “CEO” of their product. If that’s the case, why don’t more CEOs come from product management positions/backgrounds?  More

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What do you do when there is a lot of competition in your space?

Anonymous

July 7th, 2016

We are building a SAAS solution for a problem that already has a lot of players.  The market is huge and there is a lot of potential. I have a better... More

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Do engineers make good product managers?

Anonymous

June 15th, 2015

Google loves and often requires that PMs have an engineering degree. What are the advantages to this?  More

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Build vs. Buy; How do I prepare for the objection?

Jason Mathew Product Analyst at CEB TalentNeuron

August 31st, 2015

I've had a couple of conversations with a potential first client, and am now facing the main decision maker: their Head of Internal Innovation. Having... More

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Would you accept this licencing agreement? What would you do?

Melissa Maklan-Zimberg Founder, Elements Accessories Inc.

July 19th, 2016

I am a very small, bootstrapped company that manufactures a consumer product called Lava Lunch- it is essentially an insulated... More

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How to transition product management to a PM but still stay involved?

Natalie Balt Cofounder/CTO at CrewUp

February 10th, 2016

Brining on our first PM and want them to feel empowered but that said product is still most important to me as a founder and I want to stay involved.... More

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Designers vs pixel pushers. What's desirable and possible?

EM

March 12th, 2014

Hi,Have had a recurring challenge for web projects which is finding designers who can produce more than psd's. I'd like to work with designers who... More

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Favorite interview questions to ask a product manager?

Anonymous

November 7th, 2015

Curious to hear what are others favorite interview questions to ask a product manager? Not looking for broad base advice, but rather actual example... More

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