Vishal Singh’s Post

The most valuable skill I learned being in product management and as a business owner is to articulate the vision and prioritization …..this is where founders miss the mark. Many non-technical founders feel overwhelmed by the technical aspects of building a startup. They believe they lack the necessary skills to lead a tech project or communicate effectively with developers. They forget that you are leading a business that is building a product. All the fundamentals of business still hold true. Being technical isn’t what is holding you back from building, launching or growing your tech idea. Tech products are built on  ✅ Strong vision ✅ Good leadership ✅ Understanding customer needs  ✅ Strategy You need to become a confident leader who can articulate a clear vision, prioritize problems, and guide a team towards building a solution that resonates with users. With the right guidance and support, they have the potential to become visionary founders who not only understand their product but also bring it to life. I have a mentorship that I am launching soon that will help non-tech founders the tools they need to get the skills you need to bring your tech idea to launch. I am Kenyetta and help non-tech founders go from idea to launch and build their product better, faster and more efficiently. I am holding a workshop on the 6 principles of launching your app the right way!  Look out for details. Remember, you are your best investment. #TechStartup #FoundersJourney #BuildToLaunch #NonTechnicalFounders #StartupSuccess

It’s obvious, but I see founders and product managers struggling with this From time to time, you are confused with the next steps, what to build, how deep to build etc. Whenever you are confused, take short, definitive steps (this is not only for PM, but very valid for product building) When you’re confused, don’t force yourself to take the decision. First qn to ask is - how much time do I have to take this decision? In most cases, nobody has a gun to your head that you have to take the decision now. If you can afford 1 week or 1 month, use that first. In that additional time, more info may surface and that’ll help to decide. Note - don’t push decisions out when you have to take them. An example for above is - you have other things going on in dev that you can afford 2 more weeks. If you don’t have time and your design and devs are waiting, then you take a short step. What is the feature or part of the feature you know for sure you need? In other words, for the maths enthusiasts, what is the Lowest Common Denominator (LCF, remember it from school?) You can’t go wrong with this. This is a no regret decision because you know you need this integration or this onboarding wizard or this analytics report, build that now. That will give you 2-4 more weeks to make the bigger step decision. Remember, you will never get 100% clarity. If you get there, you’re months late. But you also shouldn’t be at 20% clarity. Good product building is to get to 60-70% clarity and being unafraid to take the shot. #product #startups #founders #PM #productmanagement

Building a product is like raising a child. It's a wild ride full of sleepless nights, endless energy drinks, and unconditional love. But, unlike a child, your product won't have a baby album and that's where documentation comes in. Imagine that your product is on the rise to maturity, users are going crazy, and then... a competitor disrupts your hit single. Turns out, you never documented anything about that product. How embarrassing and costly is that? Documentation isn't just for tech nerds; it's for anyone who wants to avoid product amnesia. It's like having a clear record - you can predict the future, learn from the past, and avoid making the same mistakes over and over. So, how do you get started? - Document your product's mission and purpose. - Document the needs and desires of your target audience. - Document your product's roadmap. - Document any changes and improvements. - Document the wisdom gained from your experiences. - Document everything that has to do with the product. Remember, your product's journey is more than just a collection of facts - it's a living, breathing entity that can guide you and your team to success. And that's it! Can I know your thoughts on product documentation? #Linkedin #ProductManagers #TechStartups #Founders #VVWITHMAO PC: Pinterest

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐭! 🚀 Imagine spending months, even years, perfecting a product. Sounds like a good plan, right? 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠! Here’s why you should get your product out there, even if it’s not perfect. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 We all dream of launching the perfect product. But reality check: perfection is a myth. Your first product version will have flaws. And that’s okay. The key is to ship it anyway. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧: 1. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 You think you know what users want? Think again! Real users will give you insights you could never predict. 🚀 2. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 While you’re polishing your product, competitors are already gathering data and iterating. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of progress. 🏃♂️💨 3. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 The best lessons come from the real world. Ship your product, learn from it, and improve. It’s an ongoing cycle. 🔄 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: 🚀 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲: Get your product out there. 🔄 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭: Learn from real users and make quick improvements. 🎯 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞: Deliver the essential features first. Add the bells and whistles later. Your first product version might not be perfect. But it doesn’t need to be. It needs to be out there, evolving with real-world feedback. So stop waiting for the perfect moment. 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 🌟 #productmanagement #productmanager #PM #launch #startup #tech

💸 Are you tired of pouring money into development teams and still not seeing results? 💸 I know what's likely holding your product back, and I am happy to share it with you. I met a founder already on his third development team(!), and he still couldn't launch his product. After spending months and thousands of dollars, he felt frustrated and helpless. As an engineering leader and a fellow founder, I knew I had to help. One call was all it took to spot the issue: the engineers didn't understand the requirements and were too afraid to ask. I advised the founder to provide clear and detailed requirements to the engineering team. And guess what? It worked like a charm! The product launched within weeks, saving the founder time, money, and countless headaches. 🎉 But let's be real; I can't be running around advising every product owner out there. 🏃♂️ That's why I created Wisary – the only AI-powered platform that bridges the gap between product owners and engineering teams, enabling them to collaborate like pros and bring those killer ideas to life. 💡 Want to see how Wisary can help you turn your amazing business idea into a successful software product? Sign up for our free trial to experience the power of effective collaboration. 🚀 #startup #innovation #collaboration #engineeringleadership #productdevelopment

Your first product will suck. Ship it anyway. Here's the thing about products: they're never perfect on day one. And that's okay. In fact, it's more than okay - it's exactly how it should be. Let me break it down: 👉 Perfect is the enemy of done Building a flawless product from the get-go? It's a pipe dream. You'll spend months (or years) tweaking, polishing, and second-guessing. Meanwhile, your competitors are out there, learning from real users. 👉Users are the best teachers You think you know what people want. But until they're actually using your product, it's all guesswork. Launch fast, and let real people tell you what works and what doesn't. 👉The market moves fast While you're perfecting in isolation, the market's evolving. By the time you launch that "perfect" product, the world might have moved on. 👉Iteration is king Success isn't about getting it right the first time. It's about learning quickly and adapting faster than anyone else. 👉MVPs aren't just for startups Whether you're a two-person team or a Fortune 500 company, the principle holds: Get the core out there, then build based on real feedback. 🔺 Remember Paul Graham's advice: "Launch fast." It's not about being sloppy. It's about being smart. Get your product out there, start the feedback loop, and evolve. 🔻 Your first version might suck. But version 2.0? It'll be based on real user needs. And that's worth its weight in gold. So, what are you waiting for? Ship it. Learn from it. Make it better. The perfect product isn't built in a lab. It's forged in the real world, one iteration at a time. #ProductDevelopment #StartupAdvice #MVP #Innovation #businessideas #businessstrategy #growthhacking #hiring #productmanagement

🍫 Sometimes, users don't know what kind of product they really want. And they're using just about the worst possible thing for their problem. This happens because users don't spend all day looking for solutions and learning the landscape. 👀 Once they've found something that works, they stop. So sometimes they end up with the most inefficient solution of all. Founders are usually shocked by this. Which I get! But remember, knowing the landscape is part of your job, it's not a user's job. This is also why you should listen out for the real problem the user is trying to solve. Don't give too much weight to any feature requests they offer you, unless they line up with that underlying problem. #ProductMarketing #TechStartup #ProductManagement

🌟 Attended an insightful session by Rishi Bhargava yesterday on the topic "Mastering Product Management in Startups vs. Large Companies" as a part of Insurjo'24! Here's my key takeaways: Top Three Essential PM Skills: 1. Product Discovery: 💡 - Assess the widespread nature of the problem statement. - Evaluate the urgency and importance of the customer's pain points. - Target specific personas for a more effective product development approach. 2. Feature Prioritization: 📅 - Build features that align with your overall vision. - Avoid attempting to "boil the ocean"; focus on incremental development, gather feedback, and iterate. - Pay attention to user or buyer requests when prioritizing features. 3. Bias-Free Questions: ❓ - Understand the problems users want to solve, not just the features they desire. - In early-stage startups, challenge assumptions and steer clear of recency bias. - Ask users how they currently solve their problems without your product. Closing Thought: "If you are not living on the edge, you are wasting space." (Crazy 😮 ) Gratitude to Rishi for the great lessons, also Suhas, Aditya, and the entire The Product Folks for orchestrating this valuable session. #InsurjowithTPF #productmanagement

Hello PMs👋, Having recently transitioned to working on the mature and stable product Sharefile, I've been reflecting on the stark differences in the role of a Product Manager between startups and big tech companies. In my journey through three startups, I gained invaluable insights into excelling in product execution and understanding the metrics that truly matter—a perfect fit for an APM role. However, amidst the hustle, one often overlooks critical questions like "Why are we building this product?" and "How do we craft a compelling business case?" Now, immersed in a mature product environment, my focus has shifted towards: 🔍 Problem Discovery 🧪 Problem Validation 📊 Market research and competitor analysis 💡 Crafting robust business cases for new initiatives These aspects are shaping me into a more strategic and effective Product Manager, emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation and strategic alignment. I'm curious to hear your experiences and insights on navigating these different phases of product management! Let's discuss how these dynamics influence our growth in this exciting field. 🌍💬 #ProductManagement #StartupVsBigTech #Sharefile #BusinessStrategy #LinkedInDiscussion