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Building an Innovative Tech Startup From Scratch Using Lean Methodology
This practical guide to building a tech startup focuses on the necessary milestones for success, including defining a problem, validating your ideas, building an MVP, and scaling your product.
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Givi Beridze
Givi is a product expert and seasoned tech entrepreneur who successfully launched four companies, securing venture capital and evolving them into sustainable businesses. Recognized as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2018, Givi has also worked as a consultant for Georgia’s national Innovation and Technology Agency and is a board member of the United Nations Global Compact.
Understanding REST API Principles: A Product Manager’s Guide
REST APIs have become a critical feature of software development, so understanding the fundamentals is essential for effective product leadership. This overview of key principles helps you master the basics.
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Rastko Anicic
Rastko is an experienced technical product manager with a software development background. He takes a hands-on approach to team leadership, solving problems by providing expert guidance through data-driven decision-making.
How to Bring Your Startup to Life With a No-code MVP
For startups, no-code development tools mean faster and more flexible hypothesis testing at a reduced cost. Create your first product with this guide to the no-code approach.
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Alex Hudym
Alex is the former COO of WeLoveNoCode, a development services company with a global network of more than 58,000 no-code experts that was acquired by Toptal in 2023. Alex has in-depth experience building products using multiple no-code platforms, including Bubble, Webflow, Airtable, and Zapier.
AI in QA: A Novel Framework for Delivering Quality Software Quickly
This AI-informed framework is designed to fast-track code reviews, enhance software quality, and foster smart, cost-effective decisions in software development.
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Costas Voliotis
Costas is a product and project management expert who specializes in sophisticated technology projects for highly competitive markets around the world. He has a doctorate degree from the National Technical University of Athens, and has held multiple C-suite positions during his 25-year career.
Treat It Like a Product: API Management Best Practices
Taking on even a single API is a complex task, but it can be made easier by taking a product management approach. Optimize your API strategy with these best practices for security, design, governance, and more.
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Milos Belcevic
Milos is a digital product specialist who has built and shaped cutting-edge solutions at numerous international companies and innovative startups. He is currently a senior product manager at Clarivate Analytics, supporting teams working with an API-based product. Milos was a speaker at the ACE! 2023 conference, where he gave a talk titled “API Product Management 101: A Survival Guide for Non-Technical PMs.”
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5 Common Mistakes in Requirements Gathering
Requirements gathering is a crucial but often overlooked part of the development process. Steer clear of these five ineffective approaches and identify meaningful ways to improve your requirements gathering process.
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Michael Reeb
Michael is an experienced program, project, and product manager with in-depth knowledge of large-scale, global IT solutions. He has held several roles at Microsoft, including senior build product manager and senior program manager. Michael holds a master’s degree in cybersecurity, and also has a professional degree from the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Mitigate Risk With This Simple Product Innovation Strategy
Risk is inherent in innovation, but you can take steps to keep it in check. This framework helps ensure that new products are aligned with business goals, customer needs, and available resources.
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Raj Manghani
Raj is a senior product leader with more than 20 years of experience building and launching software solutions for international financial services companies. His previous roles include Vice President of Product Management at Moody’s Analytics and Global Head of Product Management at Calypso Technology (now Adenza).
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