What product management taught me about releasing an albumLast Tuesday, I released an album of music. It’s something I’ve worked on part-time for almost a year. Each track is inspired by a natural…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Don’t piss off your power usersI’m one of those weirdos that listens to podcasts at twice the normal speed. I do this because I listen to hours of podcasts a week, and I…Nov 29, 2020Nov 29, 2020
Treat your time like investors treat moneyWhen we review strategic plans at Redfin, Glenn reminds us that he wants to behave more like an allocator of capital. This means he wants…Oct 4, 2020Oct 4, 2020
A Few Product Thoughts on CryptocurrenciesRelying on other people to tell you about a product you’ve never seen or used is like having someone describe to you what it’s like to ride…Jan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2018
Right Questions, Right ProductMy vision prescription changed recently, and I was in the market to buy some new glasses. I was intrigued by the potential for buying…Aug 17, 2017Aug 17, 2017
How To Land Your First Product Management JobI’ve talked to dozens of aspiring product managers who ask me how to get into product management. They want to be at the intersection of…Feb 4, 20171Feb 4, 20171
What product managers should do in their first monthCongratulations! It’s your first day at your new product manager job. You’re excited about the company and its mission. You’re looking…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
The dark sides of deadlinesOver the past few years, I’ve been devoting less time to reading books. My reading time has gone to magazines, articles, and other…Oct 3, 2016Oct 3, 2016
Snapchat’s Twitter lessonOne of the things that initially drew me to Twitter years ago was celebrities. Actors, authors, musicians, and tech investors were all…Aug 7, 2016Aug 7, 2016