Valuize Consulting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

To find out how Product Owners are reshaping the customer ecosystem and product experience in leading software organizations, I spoke with Seyi Adesola , Product Owner at Valuize. The post Bridging The Gap Between Customer Success & Product Ownership: An Interview With Seyi Adesola appeared first on Valuize.

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User Pilot

MARCH 19, 2024

A feature rollout is a software development technique involving a gradual release of new features and updates. Benefits of feature rollouts for product teams Back in the waterfall days, companies and software houses released new products only when they were ready. This changed when Agile software development came around.

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Valuize Consulting

JULY 15, 2021

Product Owners are at the center of software development in leading agile software companies. Read our article for 5 steps to future-proof your CS organization using Agile development. The post Accelerating Value From Customer Success Technology: An Interview With Jason Bouros appeared first on Valuize.

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User Pilot

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Vice-President of Product is a part of the senior leadership team and they are responsible for the overall product strategy and vision across the entire business. The Director of Product normally oversees multiple product lines and leads teams of product managers, providing leadership and direction. What does a VP of product do?

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User Pilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

TL;DR This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2023

You need to meet the project criteria and exhibit leadership, organization, and collaboration skills. Data collection and analysis tools: These tools allow you to collect data from multiple sources, such as website/product usage, customer feedback, and interviews.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products, playing a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives. Let’s dive in!

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OpenView Labs

MAY 20, 2021

The same was true when I ran the People function at a software development consultancy that doubled its headcount to ~100 while reducing attrition from 40% to 5% voluntary in 18 months. I’ll often start interviews with a simple “What’s your why?”, They knew the downstream effects. Even kids and pets.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 17, 2024

Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management” by Scott Berkun : Focused on the practical aspects of project management that are applicable to product operations, this book offers insightful tips on leadership and dealing with day-to-day challenges.

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Buffer Resources

JUNE 13, 2024

So we crafted the content as thought leadership with a somewhat contrarian twist, to spark dialogue and website visits.  For example, Indie Hackers is a community of software developers, marketers, startup founders, and other B2B professionals.   Blog posts, photos, and videos are obvious content types for most brands.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

Develop strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to persuade stakeholders. Moving into a director role requires extensive experience and success in product management, a strong understanding of the industry, and exceptional leadership skills.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 25, 2024

Develop strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to persuade stakeholders. Moving into a director role requires extensive experience and success in product management, a strong understanding of the industry, and exceptional leadership skills. Apply for Jobs : Start applying for product coordinator roles.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 11, 2021

From his background in software development and project management, Farhan learned how a data-driven approach is key when it comes to scaling your business – but for this to be effective, you need to keep your customer at the heart of everything you do. My background, as you outlined, started as a developer. Inflection points.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 29, 2019

I’ve had unfortunate pleasure of interviewing people who knew how to talk the talk and but did not, did not kind of know how to walk the walk. Again, I dated myself even more so it was the first popular agile software development process. And multiply your energy. And then I like working with people who get s**t done.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

To advance, demonstrate your leadership abilities, strengthen your relationships with development and design teams, and contribute meaningfully to broader product strategy discussions within the company. Project management : Skill in managing tasks, timelines, and priorities, especially within agile development frameworks.

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User Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

Strong leadership : Product marketing managers lead teams, even without direct authority. They may have to organize product demos, interview customers, and follow online reviews. Technical understanding : The world of software development keeps expanding, putting more pressure on related fields.

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User Pilot

JUNE 30, 2024

They focus on high-level strategy, major product decisions, and team leadership. A successful product manager needs a diverse set of skills to navigate the complexities of software development and market demands. Thus, they need the right product management tools and specialized software for certain stages.

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User Pilot

JUNE 30, 2024

At least 8 to 10 of those years should be in leadership or managerial roles, along with a Master’s degree as well, more often than not. You can also transition into a product owner by acquiring relevant experience in roles such as project management, software development, or business analysis. How to become a product owner?

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Crafty CTO

APRIL 12, 2020

Bigger – it speaks to every aspect of the software development process. Where agile began I was managing software development projects at Viant in February 2001 when the Manifesto for Agile Software Development was published. Big as in a 143 page PDF.

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Point Nine Land

APRIL 21, 2021

As interviewing 100 applicants can be quite draining, I recommend the following process: 1. A quick HR interview 2. Invite the candidate to a face-to-face or a Zoom interview. Culture fit interview. This is an exercise that should be done with input/feedback of the leadership team. If you like what you read in 2.

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Point Nine Land

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Jack had a background in software development and Rian was working as an IT manager at Gowling, Canada’s largest law firm. Up until this point, Jack and Rian had been dividing up all the tasks between them, including software development, sales, and customer service. The two were looking to launch a startup together.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

software development) to identify causal factors of a specific problem. User interviews. A report like this wont only make it easier to get buy-in from leadership if you need it. In the case of a high churn problem, for instance, it could look like this: Creating a fishbone for high churn. A/B testing. Session replays.

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SaaStr

MARCH 20, 2019

Before that, he worked for 12 years at Trilogy, where he held key leadership roles helping the company grow from a start-up to a $300 million business. How do Jeff and Sameer think about what what truly special leadership looks like today? Really quickly, I am a software developer and I’d started multiple companies before Twilio.

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FastSpring

MARCH 27, 2023

Stream the full interview below or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re enterprise software for a new category called LearnOps. So essentially building the first operating system for corporate learning and development teams in bringing thought leadership community best practices around the LearnOps category.

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SaaStr

MAY 7, 2019

I will interview and ask a lot of questions that have nothing to do with work. We were really lucky in that we have pretty much opposite backgrounds and are best friends, but Erica is a neuroscientist, software developer. That’s definitely been a common theme of everyone at Modern Health. Alyson F.: Yeah, I would love to.

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SaaStr

MAY 24, 2019

As for Andrew, he started his first software development company at the age of 18 and has been running Wrike for the last 13 years alongside advisory roles with both Ditto and Appulate. Below, we’ve shared the full transcript of Harry’s interview with Andrew Filev. Andrew Filev. Andy Wilson. So it’s a quick fire round.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Below, we’ve shared the transcript of Harry’s interview with Paul. Because, you’re not getting as much of that by bumping into someone in the hallway outside the interview room, going, “Hey, can you ask about this thing? Something I ever thought I’d be saying in a podcast interview. Harry Stebbings.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2025

His leadership has been characterized by building robust customer success frameworks that drive both customer satisfaction and business growth. This unusual start set the stage for a collaborative relationship that would continue to evolve, demonstrating the interconnected nature of tech leadership.

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Stax

APRIL 16, 2025

During the interview, Mark talks about real-world examples of how AI has been successfully applied at Stax. He recommends treating AI projects just like any other software development endeavor with a structured, systematic process that covers all the bases. Watch the full interview with Mark Sundt and PYMNTS to learn more.

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SaaStr

JULY 5, 2021

These people are going to require a lot more time, they’re going to probably require more time to even hire, so they’re going to require more time to interview, and they’re going to require much more time to manage, but they’re going to give you so much more in return. Sorry, before I started working with them.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

John has over 20 years of executive experience in sales, leadership, and execution, specializing in corporate sales strategy and performance management. Before co-founding Force, he was SVP of International Sales Operations for PTC, a leading software developer for content, product life cycle management. Outreach has your back.

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