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Exciting!!! It's Launch Day at VentureFizz!!! Announcing... VentureFizz Communities! I have always wanted to build in another layer to VentureFizz that connects people in different job functions. It just makes sense, especially something that is localized and industry aligned. VentureFizz Communities will unite people across the Boston tech scene in specific job functions with exclusive and invite only communities.  The first community that we are building out is focused on Product Management. Check out our blog post about this new initiative which includes all the features and benefits, plus you can request an invite to join if you are a Product Manager (at any level). Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing this post! Thanks for your support!!! #productmanagement #productmanager #community

🚀📚 As we wrap up the first intense three weeks at the helm of our new venture designed to empower educators, I've gathered some invaluable insights as a first-time product manager and co-founder alongside my incredible wife, Amina. Yes, working with your spouse has its unique challenges and rewards – blending professional and personal communication has been an enlightening journey! 👨🏫👩💻 Diving into product management headfirst meant I was bound to stumble, and stumble I did – missteps in translating our deep understanding of the teaching profession (shoutout to my wife's nearly five years in the classroom!) into clear communication for different audiences like developers, designers, and, crucially, our users. However, these early mistakes were blessings in disguise. They pushed us to refine our approach and sharpen our message, ensuring we connect more effectively with everyone involved. Big thanks to our amazing designer Rachel and our wizard devs Jiliene and Valerie for your grace and support through that process !❤️🙏🏾 Another Big thanks to our mentor 💙Katherine for telling it like it is 💪🏾 🔧💡 Leveraging my background in project management has been a game changer, allowing me to better define project needs and drive us towards our goals with clarity and focus. I've learned that product management isn't just about overseeing a product's development – it's about speaking the right language to the right people and doing the legwork to understand our users deeply enough to truly meet their needs. Sefunmi thanks again for keeping us moving in the right direction. I can't wait for you to see what Co.Lab 🚀 joincolab.io28 Team 3 cooks up! 🔥 Stay tuned for more lessons from this thrilling ride! #ProductManagement #EdTech #StartupLife #CoFoundingCouples #YouBelongInTech 🚀

We all understand that creating any product involves a multitude of elements, with one crucial aspect being "user research" I'm reaching out to all startup founders and product managers to delve deeper into this fundamental element of product development. I invite you to take a moment to explore the following link: https://bit.ly/3ubNXbb and kindly share your thoughts. If there's anything you'd like to add, please feel free to drop your comments. I also appreciate if you could share this with your network, as it would help reach everyone and allow me to better understand their challenges. 🙏🏼 #founders #productmanager

Hey LinkedIn fam, I’m hitting "post" again after a break, inspired by a friend who braved her fears and dived back into sharing her mind-blowing AI art. If she can face down her nerves, I figured it’s high time I did the same. Sometimes all it takes is a little change—or a big one—to get things moving. ✅ 👉 Last year, I dipped my toes into sharing here but didn’t stick the landing. Why? Maybe it was the pressure, or perhaps I wasn’t ready. But here’s the thing: what’s the worst that can happen? We’re all in this social sandbox together. 🫡 So, I’m back to share highs and lows of my journey as an AI-twisted Creative Product Manager & Venture Builder. Plus, I’ll spill some beans on why I had to step back from my last job. 🚀 Got a project or need a hand with something exciting? I’m all ears and ready to roll up my sleeves. Flexible, driven, and ready for a challenge—let’s chat if you think I could fit into your squad! #BackOnTrack #ProductManagement #VentureBuilding #Midjourney #AIgenerated #OpenToWork ____________ Picture of a Midjourney-generated, AI-twisted Creative Product Manager & Venture Builder. Love that character! 🖤

Results of 6 month on MentorCruise In the last 6 month I worked with 5 people/business, inside and outside of the platform: Ukrainian Brand of Supplements -- wanted to scale to new markets, understand how to position themselves, do Cust dev, launch new products. Canadian Startup -- Creating a new app, wants to test hypothesis on real users, bring more value to the app, redesign the user journey. Hugo -- was looking for Business Development strategies to scale business (development agency). Kate and Charlie -- both wanted to switch their career to Product Management. They all work for different markets: UK, USA/Canada, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine. I understood that I receive a lot of energy from sharing my experience and knowledge with people who have questions related to Product Management. And I want to continue doing it. I'm not saying that I'm a guru, or I'm an expert in each market, but I have great ideas, that can be useful. (and yes, there are people to whom I said no because I could not help them.) I updated my profile and I'm happy to welcome new mentees. Let's connect to explore how I can assist you with your project or career goals. #productdevelopment #productmanagement #productmanager #mentorship #startup #customerexperience #customerjourney

🌟 Reflecting on an Incredible Week at Headstarter ! 🌟 This week has been nothing short of transformative, thanks to the powerful insights and guidance from the Pathways2Tech event. The speakers were beyond inspiring, and their words left a lasting impression on how I perceive growth, innovation, and perseverance in the tech industry. 🚀 Dennis Crowley - Founder of Foursquare shared how passion and emotion are the fuel for consistency in our work. His advice to care deeply about what you do resonated with me, as it’s this genuine connection that drives us to stay dedicated even during the most challenging times. 🔥Tariq Ahmed - First Engineer AppLovin gave a remarkable piece of advice that truly struck a chord: "Chaos is a ladder." Being able to adapt in uncertain situations and turning those moments into opportunities is what defines success. It’s about persevering even when the path ahead seems unclear. 💡 Julian Alvarez 🚀 - Ex-Meta and CEO of Wisdolia reminded us that "The only real failure is the failure to learn." Mistakes are not setbacks, but stepping stones toward growth. His perspective on learning from failures, just like Edison’s famous quote about finding ways that don’t work, inspires a mindset of continuous improvement. 🔍 Hamza Ali - CEO of Olostep emphasized the importance of taking initiative. His encouragement to be proactive, voice your opinions, and seize opportunities that others might overlook is something I plan to carry forward in my journey. 🌐💪This week has undoubtedly sharpened my technical skills, especially through the Headstarter mock interviews. My second mock interview with Aidan Ouckama's AI was a significant improvement from the first, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support and learning environment provided by Headstarter . I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of this experience and to have learned from such inspiring leaders. I look forward to applying these lessons as I continue to grow in the field of software engineering. A huge thank you to Yasin Ehsan 🚀 , Faizan Ahmed , and the entire Headstarter team for bringing together such an amazing community of learners and professionals. #AI #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineering #Growth #Mindset #Innovation #Perseverance #TechCommunity

If you're a marketer at an early-stage startup you need to be aligned with the founders 100%. This is even more important with smaller teams of 10 or less. When you're founding a company, and you're determining what your solution is going to be... Founders who have experienced the problem firsthand that they are now solving are especially well suited to this dynamic. Think about the founders of Lyft. Logan Green and John Zimmer. They have retold this story about their experience of discovering this problem in the modern transportation system... and they (strategically) chose to fit their solution to that origin story. Most people had experienced the flawed taxi system so the solution was tailor-made for that group. The: 🧩 Employees 🧩 Marketers 🧩 Management 🧩 Developers 🧩 Coders And everyone in between could easily understand that. There's something different about a founder who has experienced a problem and now they're solving it in public. There's a more visceral and honest story you can tell. "I used to be just like you, I've created a better way and I'm building this for us." And that community aspect is incredibly important before product market fit. And marketers need to be able to tap into that as well. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Even if you're NOT the founder you need to be able to align with the problem and the solution. Being able to say that you've experienced that pain yourself will help so much with messaging across the company. - - - Are you a founder? What's your take? - - - - - - - - - - PS. Ring the 🔔 for daily marketing content. #founders #community #storytelling #marketing

Stop Chasing Perfection, Launch Now! Searching for the ideal co-founder, employee, partner or waiting for everything to be perfect can be a time suck. Here's the reality: the market is your best feedback loop. Launch early and leverage user insights to refine your product. The perks? - Faster validation of your idea. - Real-world data to guide product development. - Early market traction can attract investors. Don't get stuck in pre-launch purgatory. Get your product out there, gather feedback, and iterate! #entrepreneurlife #launchfast #productdevelopment

Hey there, new product manager! Let's break down your startup success toolkit into a quick chat. First up, think of setbacks as growth opportunities. It's like when a new feature doesn't quite land - dive into user feedback, tweak, and keep learning. Next, be all about transparent vibes. If a campaign doesn't hit the mark, openly chat with the team. Share the lessons learned; it's how you build trust and improve together.   Now, let's talk mindset; embrace the entrepreneurial spirit! When things get bumpy, see it as part of the journey. A product launch hits a roadblock? That's your chance to pivot, learn, and come back stronger. Lastly, keep it agile. Plans might need a tweak, and that's cool. Stay nimble, adapt to changes, and always be ready to rock the next big thing. You got this! 🚀 #productdevelopment #productmanagement #continuouslearning #teamcollaboration

My friend Nick gave me this idea, reminding me that even though everyone knows, and loves, Fullsend, a little context couldn't hurt 😏 According to the org chart, I am Director of Product at Fullsend Solutions, which translates to: I work with (mostly) early-stage companies and Fullsend’s senior developers to take startups from ideation to production. Before I met Dick and Sawyer (Fullsend’s cofounders), I worked at Accenture- leading small, strategy teams, to large-scale ✨ digital transformations ✨ … but mostly building things. My goal has always been to ship products that people will love. At Fullsend, we focus on bringing quality products to market as quickly as possible. Caring about our client’s problems as much as they do is what makes this journey fun. And personal. Outside of work, I love to surf (although wish I had more to show for it), ski, and play sports where you swing things. If you’re in the LA area and share similar interests, hit me up! It’s always more fun to hit balls and get crushed by waves together. My focus on LinkedIn this year is to ⁃ Learn more from all of you ⁃ Share insights from the startup arena ⁃ Riff on all things product, analytics, and psychology (ideally the intersection of those as well) ⁃ Celebrate successes (both my clients and others) ⁃ Keep tabs on my friends, and  ⁃ Shove my beliefs down your throat (jk, but stoked you made it this far down the list!) I am a big believer in the aphorism 'a rising tide lifts all boats', so do not hesitate to reach out if you ever want to jam on anything. Excited to see the fruit 2024 bears.