Most startups don’t stall because of bad ideas—they stall because they stop refining their product-market fit and what works. Everyone’s chasing the next AI feature or untapped market. Rachel Owens offers a rare voice of clarity in this space. She’s a seasoned product executive with a track record of scaling AI and workflow automation platforms…
Product management in an agency setting isn’t your typical one-to-many model—it’s fast-paced, highly adaptable, and deeply collaborative. Unlike in-house product teams that build and iterate on their own products, agency product managers (PMs) must quickly understand a client’s business, dive deep into their challenges, and deliver high-impact solutions within tight timelines. In a recent…
The biggest showdown in product management is BACK—and this time, it’s all about the most promising startups. Welcome to Product Pick’Em 2025, the ultimate startup showdown where the best emerging product tools compete in a bracket-style competition. You get to vote for the tools you believe in and help crown the final winner via our…
Validating product ideas fast is the key to avoiding the #1 reason startups fail—building something no one actually wants. Many companies pour months—or even years—into developing new features and products, only to realize too late that there is no real demand. The key to avoiding this costly mistake? Validate product ideas quickly. The key to…
For our next installment of our Women in Product Management Series, I interviewed Neha Bansal, Head of Product, Ads Manager Reporting at Meta about AI in product management and how it’s reshaping advertising. AI in Product Management: How Neha Bansal is Leading the Change Neha Bansal’s path into product management started not in tech, but…
The role of a product manager has always been complex, balancing business goals, customer needs, and cross-functional collaboration. But as AI-driven tools take on more of the execution work—analyzing data, optimizing workflows, and even generating roadmaps—the future of product management is in flux. Technical skills alone won’t make you a great product leader. The Future…
Ever wondered how product leaders juggle massive mergers & acquisitions, tricky integrations, and a pressure-cooker pace—all while keeping their teams fired up and focused? Meet Brian Fugere, a pro who’s navigated the high-stakes terrain of M&A more times than he can count. In this edition of Productside Stories, we dig into Brian’s 30-year legacy…
Becoming an Effective Product Leader is one of the most challenging yet rewarding roles you can take on. As a Product Management Leader, your first 90 days are critical to shaping your long-term success and guiding your team. Taking charge of a product management team can feel like juggling flaming torches—thrilling, but also risky if…
How It All Started: The Beginning of a Product Management Journey Nicole: Welcome, Sahara. Let’s start with your journey into Product Management. Sahara: “I feel like I’ve been in Product Management since I was a child! My parents owned a café, and as an entrepreneurial family, we kids all pitched in. My job was creating…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an industry mainstay that’s altering how we build, launch, and manage products. But there’s a new flavor on the block: Agentic AI in Product Management, an advanced form of AI that not only processes data or generates content but also acts autonomously in pursuit of objectives. During a recent Productside…
