Stop Calling It ‘Alignment’: How Product Teams Can Make Better Decisions
If your team leaves meetings wondering what was decided, this one’s for you. Alignment is easy — decision-making is what separates great teams from busy ones.
UX maturity for startups: Don’t wait until it’s too late
Most startups don’t fail because of bad design — they fail because they scale faster than they learn from their users. This post breaks down the 6 stages of UX maturity and gives you a free self-assessment template to see where your team stands and how to grow intentionally.
How to Build Your First Product Org: The Startup Playbook for Founders
Every startup hits the “This is fine” phase. Learn how to avoid it — and build a product org that scales instead of burns out.
The #1 Most Important Skill of a Product Manager (and Most Teams Miss It)
Every great PM starts with one skill: talking to customers. This post breaks down how to make it part of your OKRs, your first 90 days, and your team culture.
The Real ROI of UX: What Founders Miss When They See It as “Design”
UX isn’t decoration — it’s efficiency. The right UX decisions cut rework, speed up onboarding, and reduce churn. Here’s how to think about UX like a founder, not a designer — with real ROI examples you can measure.
58% of Employees Leave for Lack of Growth — Here’s How to Fix It With PM and UX Skill Frameworks
Upskilling is the cheapest way to build a strong product org. This post breaks down practical frameworks — including a PM skill matrix and proven UX leveling guides — to turn fuzzy feedback into clear, actionable development plans that keep your best people engaged and growing.
A Reality Check on AI Vibe Coding Tools
AI vibe coding tools aren’t hype — they’re leverage. Used right, they help you validate faster, test smarter, and avoid wasting cycles. Used wrong, they’ll accelerate chaos, inconsistency, and tech debt. Here’s what founders need to know.
Stop Wasting Time: 3 Essential Templates for Product Management in SaaS Startups
Running a lean SaaS team? Stop wasting time reinventing the same processes. These three essential templates for meeting notes, product docs, and daily updates will help you stay aligned and focused on what truly drives growth.
The Contractor Conundrum: 5 Lessons to Speed Up Your SaaS Roadmap Without the Headaches
Hiring contractors to speed up your SaaS roadmap sounds like a perfect solution. So why do so many companies end up wasting time, money, and resources? I've seen it firsthand—and I'm sharing the five lessons that will help you avoid the common pitfalls.