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  1. Lightweight data for business decisions AKA hacky answers for Rails developers

    Early in the product lifecycle, there’s no one better placed to gather data for business decisions than a developer. Here are some examples of what (and how) Rails developers can contribute with “hacky answers”.

    Fritz Meissner
    November 11, 2024
    • Rails
    • Startup
    • User Research
    • Strategy
  2. The Power of Team Goal Setting

    Team goal setting is an essential practice that helps align individual efforts with organizational objectives, fosters collaboration, and drives overall performance.

    Vendela Colavecchio
    May 21, 2024
    • Leadership
    • Team
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  3. What should I charge for my product?

    Not sure what to charge for your new product? Here are two strategies that might help you.

    Ferdia Kenny
    May 17, 2023
    • Startup
    • Product Strategy
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  4. SumIt’s journey from Concept to Beta Launch — Co-Founder Interview

    I sat down with the Co-Founder of SumIt to discuss the strategy, challenges and learnings of our most recent project.

    Kelly Gebo
    July 28, 2022
    • Product
    • Product Strategy
    • MVP
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  5. Using A Silent Activity To Get Group Buy-In

    We walkhtrough how we use a silent sorting activity to help hear from all stakeholders and align the group on a singular product strategy.

    Kelly Gebo
    January 28, 2022
    • Product Strategy
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  6. Product Roadmap Best Practices

    Our tips can help founders nail their first version product while keeping track of their future vision.

    Kelly Gebo
    November 5, 2021
    • Product Roadmap
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  7. Solving the Prototype Puzzle

    Curious what you can expect from a product prototype. Here is how we suggest getting the most out of a prototyping effort.

    Kelly Gebo
    August 19, 2021
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  8. MVP vs PoC: What’s the Right Road?

    You have a product idea but aren’t sure how hard it is to build (or if it’s technically possible). thoughtbot shares our perspective when a Proof of Concept might be a good first step before moving forward with your MVP.

    Kelly Gebo
    August 3, 2021
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  9. I have a product idea. Now what do I do?

    Walking through how we work with founders to determine the best first step in exploring a business and product idea.

    Kelly Gebo
    July 20, 2021
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  10. New Case Study & A Look at Discovery Questions

    We are exited to share a new case study featuring our work with Grandstand and also highlighting the Discovery work that helped them quickly plan the right approach.

    Kelly Gebo
    July 13, 2021
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