Ask 100 people in the SaaS industry what a Product Manager does, and you’ll get 100 (slightly) different answers. Let’s break down some common misconceptions, and talk about 3 reasons they came about — Disclaimer: this article focuses on the role of the Product Manager in the Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) industry, so it doesn’t apply to everyone Part 1: Not a CEO Let’s get this out of the way: a Product Manager is not the “CEO” of their Product areas- at any company size.

Our lives are ruled by software applications- and for the most part, we can’t get away from it. This article focuses on how this fact of modern life translates to the B2B software space, dominating the processes at the backbone of our global economy As a Product Manager, I spend…

Last night I had a wild, vivid dream. There was a new technology used to beam advertisements directly into our brains, even during sleep. As the ads poured in I felt overwhelmed and overstimulated. I wanted to shut everything out, but simply couldn’t. The scary part? It’s already becoming reality — Premise This dream was influenced by the documentary “I am Human”, which shows how humanity is evolving as more people are aided by brain computer interfaces (BCIs) to manage chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s. So far, there are a couple hundred thousand people in the world with BCI implants- surprised?

Most Product Managers who build software products finalize their written plans for the next year in December, well-knowing that at best, only 60% of it will be executed on. And yet, it’s a great way to ensure our work remains aligned with our mission. — Since it works for product roadmaps, for the past couple of years I’ve applied the Agile methodology to my life. I plan out my personal roadmap in December based on my New Year’s resolutions, and check-in every quarter. …

Let’s banish antiquated beauty standards to the grave — For the past three decades, society has been ruled by beauty magazines and glamorous Victoria’s Secret models. They were united in their message, a message they kept hammering home: you are not enough. You need longer lashes, shinier hair, bigger breasts, and a flatter belly. …

With the recent uptick in cybercrime and cybersecurity measures taken by corporations across the Western world, I'm honestly baffled that no corporation is accounting for this. Quantum Computers are not too far away from breaking standard encryption, and this coud be a disaster for many corporations who rely on traditional computing systems to protect sensitive data which constitutes their competitive advantage.

So many people in their mid-thirties need to hear this. The reality is that (especially for females) our bodies don't change much between 14 and 35, as long as we take care of ourselves. The only thing that changes is our skin becomes a bit thinner, which mostly shows on our face. I've seen incredible transformation stories happen to people who took control of their health in their thirties, and by 40 ended up looking more youthful and healthy than they did at 25!

Yes! I didn't realize this for the longest time, because everyone around me was in the same boat. I wish taking control of one's breathing was taught in schools, as it's a life skill that can make us truly successful. So many chronic diseases costing our healthcare system billions of dollars a year would disappear if people stopped and learned how to control their breathing. The problem is that many of us are in such a state of chronic stress that we first need to get back to baseline.

Most people hated it. It’s undeniably an unauthorized capitalization on Banksy’s work. Yet by the time I left, it deepened my understanding of his/her legacy — The Art of Banksy exhibit has has a rating of 1.9 stars on Google reviews, with captions such as “total waste of time”, “ripoff”, and “I feel like the monkey in a Banksy piece”. Creating a Space for Banksy Conversations Personally, I’m glad I went, as I learned a new facts about Banksy that I would…