Oct 3, 2022Simplifying the Roadmap Process in 3 (somewhat) Easy StepsDoes your roadmap process feels like a game of chess? Or worse, does it feel like the game of thrones? I get you. I’ve been there. Many companies struggle with their roadmap process and the ramifications are very high. The issue starts when there are several objectives at play for…4 min read4 min read
Published in 97212 Ventures·Aug 30, 20225 key principles for pre-seed startup validationWith founders viewing the pre-seed stage as a “tax” that they need to pay before fundraising, it’s no surprise that many try to fast track or skip this stage altogether. I believe it’s a mistake that can lead to an excessive amount of pivots and high cash burn. …Preseed4 min readPreseed4 min read
Published in 97212 Ventures·Aug 6, 2022De-Risking Your Pre-Seed Startup. Now is the Time.Startups are inherently risky ventures. The odds are stacked against any new venture as the rule of thumb is that around 90% of all startups fail. It’s simply impossible to accurately predict which ideas are going to fly and what teams are going to survive the ups and downs of…Preseed4 min readPreseed4 min read
Published in 97212 Ventures·Jul 23, 2022New Foundlands & Better MousetrapsAll startups can be divided into 2 buckets: new foundlands and better mousetraps. …Gtm3 min readGtm3 min read
Published in 97212 Ventures·Jul 23, 2022Back to Basics2022 so far has been brutal for most tech stocks, with many small cap stocks seeing their valuation slashed by as much as 80%-90%. …Market4 min readMarket4 min read
Published in 97212 Ventures·Jul 23, 2022The Rise of the VC Operating PlatformInvestors have positioned themselves more and more in recent years as the founder’s partners and not just a capital investor. For the most part, that has been true. Investors started creating different models and platforms that address different needs founders have. From studios and accelerators to PE firms, we’ve seen…VC3 min readVC3 min read
Apr 27, 2022Venturing Out of ProductThe career path of product managers used to be very predictable and siloed. Your future as a PM meant becoming a C-level product executive and then hitting a glass ceiling, having no opportunities outside the product organization. …3 min read3 min read
Apr 14, 2021How to Work Effectively with Sales (for PMs)This is a follow-up to my previous post on How to Speak Product. This time, I flip sides and provide the keys for PMs who want to work more effectively with Sales. From my experience, the interface with Sales can significantly impact PM’s career projection so it’s wise to invest…4 min read4 min read
Mar 9, 2021How to Speak ProductI often hear about friction points and painful interfaces between product and other functions. It’s common and it’s normal. Yet, it can be minimized. How? It always comes down to one key thing: learning to speak Product. In this post I’ll explain what I mean. This post is for the…Product4 min readProduct4 min read
