What if the Trump presidency were a commercial product
As I am writing these lines, Joe Biden has just been projected to be the 46th President of the United States. It came as a surprise to...
When the road to a successful product management career has no maps — Part 2
In this post, I would like to share with you a few categories of software product managers you may consider for your career. Previously, we talked about...
When the road to a successful product management career has no maps
There are moments when I think the product management career is too ambiguous. And navigating it can be a lonely journey. Without product managers, a company will...
4 revealing interview questions to ask product managers
It is hard to evaluate a person’s role fit from an hour-long conversation, but hiring managers can make it count by adding these 4 questions to your...
Chinese is the new English in the Southeast Asia’s PM market
The product manager job market in Southeast Asia is booming, but there is a caveat: many positions require Chinese proficiency. How did we get here? For fast-growing internet...
What other messaging apps can learn from Vietnam’s Zalo
Zalo is hands down the most popular messaging app in Vietnam with more than 100 million users. It can be said that Zalo in Vietnam is like...
The practical guide to the 1st 90 days in a new Product Manager role
The first 90 days are the perfect time to ask questions, but not just any questions. They must be right. Since I have just completed my very...
Write them codes: in-house or outsource (part 2)
In part 1, we have tackled head-on the cost question on developing a software product in-house versus outsourcing it. Outsourcing to an Outsourcing Development Center (ODC) in...
A Simple Formula to Stay Disciplined While Building a New Income Source
People fail as a result of an ineffective system, not a lack of willpower. The North Star & 4DX framework will supercharge your journey to financial flexibility....
Which new year goal is more effective: lose 5kg or exercise 3 times a week?
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Truth be told, I am one of those guilty...
