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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Traveling Product Manager
It’s fitting that I’m writing this from the exit row of an MD-80 this evening on the way home from a customer visit. I almost didn’t get the exit row, but I did. I tried for an upgrade to first class, but I was 15th in line – it was a busy flight with a lot of high-status frequent fliers ahead of me. But I’m thrilled to be in the exit row, with the lap-room available to type up these tips that will help you travel.
Satisficing Sprints
Satisficing probably makes more sense than perfecting your product.
Can? Open.
Worms? Everywhere.
Are we really saying “don’t make it perfect?” Yup.
What Impacts Have You Seen From the Financial Crisis?
We all have seen the commentary from economists, speculators, and journalists. The messages vary from gloom-and-doom to best-opportunity-ever. Warren Buffet talks about being afraid when everyone is buying, and buying when everyone panics. Jason Calacanis talks about tightening our belts (but also talks about opportunity). The general message from venture capitalists seems to be “stop being silly, and start making rational business decisions.” So what are you seeing in your neck of the woods?
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