The Daily Index — Tuesday, January 16, 2024 · TLDR Index

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GIANT EDTECH THAT LOST 90% VALUATION IN ONE YEAR

This article explores business and product lessons from Byju’s valuation plunge from $22 billion to $3 billion. Key insights include expanding strategically with mindful cash flow management, focusing on core products to ensure operational efficiency, prioritizing customer satisfaction, continuously innovating to outpace competitors, and proactively managing regulatory scrutiny.

productify.substack.com · 5 min

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THE RISE OF AI-FIRST PRODUCTS

AI-first design embeds AI as a core element of a product, not just an add-on. This article outlines key principles for this approach: streamlined user experience, personalization, data privacy, utilization of existing devices, robust security, and non-voice input options.

linkedin.com · 6 min

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HOW TO DEAL WITH B2B SALES-DRIVEN FEATURE REQUESTS

When handling sales-driven feature requests in B2B software, it’s important to balance product direction with customer needs and outline a process for evaluating requests based on alignment with product vision, cost, and technical feasibility. The focus should be on collaborative decision-making for sustainable competitive advantage and long-term business success.

swkhan.medium.com · 15 min

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THE SKILL THAT GETS YOU FIRED OR PROMOTED: MANAGING UP

Managing up effectively involves handling promises and expectations. This article outlines strategies for building trust with your manager: allow realistic timeframes with extra buffers, prevent important tasks from becoming urgent, maintain open and regular communication, and manage crises honestly.

leahtharin.com · 6 min

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: THE KEY TO PROJECT SUPPORT

Stakeholder engagement ensures organizational alignment, resource allocation, effective risk management, and continuous feedback throughout the product development cycle. This article offers some actionable strategies for effective stakeholder engagement.

medium.com · 3 min

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HOW TO WRITE HIGH-QUALITY USER STORY

This article outlines the significance of user stories, focusing on writing techniques and the product backlog hierarchy. It discusses the INVEST framework for high-quality product backlog items and the integration of epics and user stories in agile planning.

medium.com · 11 min

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METRICS 101: HOW TO DEFINE AND TRACK METRICS

Successful tech companies prioritize clear, regularly reviewed metrics to link product development with outcomes. For subscription services, essential metrics include user attraction, retention, and departure analysis, with a focus on both primary and operational metrics. Regular monitoring of these metrics is crucial for informed decision-making and growth.

ehandbook.com · 9 min

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HUMAN LOAD BALANCERS, RENEGADES, INSIDERS, AND PLATFORM SAVIORS

How bad can the dependency challenge get before companies do something about it, and what are platform saviors?

cutlefish.substack.com · 4 min

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PRODUCT MARKETING

This article explores the distinct role of Product Marketing Managers in an organization. It discusses the PMM’s role in the company, their three main areas of focus, and the essential skills required for the position.

debliu.substack.com · 6 min

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WHAT PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD BEFORE THEY WERE SUCCESSFUL

Tips on mentorship, hiring, wealth, and more.

twitter.com · 2 min

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TIPS FOR B2B SAAS PRODUCT TEAMS

In the B2B SaaS product world, features should be viewed as long-term investments, not instant solutions. Effective collaboration between PMs and PMMs during feature launches can enhance feature adoption and align expectations with targeted KPIs.

linkedin.com · 2 min

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HOW PRODUCT AND ENGINEERING MANAGERS WORK TOGETHER BEST

How to work well with your EM counterparts.

twitter.com · 1 min

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MENTAL MODELS EVERY PM SHOULD KNOW

Mental models to help you efficiently move forward and make informed decisions.

twitter.com · 3 min

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