What are the unique problems that you faced working as a PM in a startup at various stages vs the ones in corporate?
Could not relate more
STARTUPS-
Structure and strategy of the leadership team is often limited to interviews and Twitter threads. They are usually clueless and operate on FOMO/CEO wants
Doing random things IRL, and running around like headless chickens.
You are always busy and firefighting and hardly ever get time to do thinking work.
Life outside of work is difficult (especially for Indian startups)
CORPORATES- Low execution velocity Team is spread and there is less hands on learning Charter is not exciting if you are thrown in a huge team such as AWS with 100s of other PMs Lengthy textbook processes are often frustrating for folks with high bias for action
Speaking from my experience:
1/ leadership thinking more about execution than what to build?
2/ no buffer between leadership and pms, most of them end up doing program management
3/ sucks, no resources for learning, no exposure to best practices
4/ any Tom dick and harry from iim join as pm, without them passionate about pm role
PMs everywhere in the world face just 1 problem: Communication
Leadership doesn't give clarity, Developers don't tell the entire thing, When we say something, others hear something else.
That's the biggest problem.
Note - I am a product manager too
4 out of 5 product managers will act all high and mighty of themselves, bragging their way as if they run everything going on in the company, flaunting their business degrees and being utterly disresp...
Is it a good idea for an experienced product manager to find an opportunity at Startup incubator or accelerator where the contribution can be made in building other startups?
Answer is obvious mate. And it's already in motion. Everyone knows current product management breed is a messed up ...
1/5 Is joining as a PM at an early stage startup worth it? Absolutely! You'll wear many hats, learn fast, and have a huge impact.
2/5 PM at big companies vs small companies? Big companies offer resources, established processes, and grea...
I'm wondering if there are actually any freelance or part-time opportunities for product managers.
I have only seen PMs work in full-time positions.
Is PM by design a full time function?
Fellow PMs do share your 2 cents on this! 🙌
