Big News: Flowbird Private Beta is Live! 🚀
It’s been a little quiet here around Flowbird recently, but for good reason—we’ve been hard at work building something exciting. And today, it’s finally here:
We just launched Flowbird in private beta and invited the first batch of users from our waitlist to explore the platform! 🕺
👉 Want to join and give it a try? Let us know in the comments, send us a DM, or sign up directly at www.flowbird.ai.
Here’s what you can expect from Flowbird:
Flowbird empowers product managers to level up their skills and eliminate busy work with a network of expert AI agents. As a beta participant, you’ll have full access to:
- Define product scope, OKRs, and user personas
- Brainstorm and evaluate ideas based on customer value
- Turn valuable ideas into detailed product briefs
- Generate detailed features, user stories & acceptance criteria
This is your chance to shape the future of Flowbird with us, while gaining an edge in your product management journey.
We have some exciting new features in the pipeline as well.
And last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to the amazing team at Flowbird for making this possible! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Sign up today: www.flowbird.ai#ProductManagement#AI#Flowbird#TechInnovation#BetaLaunch#ProductDevelopment#StartupLife#PMaaS#AIProductManager#BuildWhatMatters#SoftwareDevelopment#TechStartups#InnovationFlowbird Inc.
Unlocking AI-Driven Results for Innovation-Led SMEs 🚀 | Strategic Advisor & Sparring Partner to Executives | 20+ Years Digital Expertise | Driving Efficiency & Business Growth through AI Value Creation 📈
Congratulations on the launch of Flowbird's beta, Florian 🚀 This is an exciting step forward for product managers. I'm eager to see how Flowbird can transform the product management landscape 🙌
We have a big announcement: Productcore is LIVE on Kickstarter!
What is Productcore.ai?
Based on decades of product experience, Productcore empowers product teams to define successful products. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, Productcore is here to support product managers & strategists by integrating a proven product management methodology with AI capabilities. We’re currently in early Beta, and with your support, we can unlock more powerful features.
🎯 Why Back Us on Kickstarter?
Your support will help us reach our $13K funding goal to make Productcore even better:
Improve Performance – Help us fine-tune and scale Productcore for optimal performance.
Editable Product Briefs – Backers will enable us to make the AI generated product briefs editable and savable online.
🎁 Reward Levels for Backers
Be part of Productcore’s journey from the start:
Bronze ($25): 6 months of early beta access
Silver ($50): 12 months of early beta access
Gold ($75): 12 months of early access + special mention on our website
Platinum ($500): Lifetime access + founding member recognition on our site
📅 Campaign Timeline
We have 30 days to reach our funding goal! Your backing can bring Productcore to market, helping product managers worldwide build more successful, validated products faster.
Join us on this journey to contribute a useful tool to the product management community. Visit our website https://productcore.ai to get early access.
#Productcore#Kickstarter#AI#ProductManagement#ProductStrategy#Innovation#Crowdfunding#TechStartup
🚀 Excited to share my journey as a Growth Manager at a Startup!
From onboarding to tackling user research, the first 30 days have been a rollercoaster of learning and growth.
Tune in to hear about the highs, lows, and everything in between.
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Embeddable secures €6M in seed funding, led by OpenOcean, with participation from Four Rivers and Techstars. This funding will fuel its mission to redefine embedded analytics for developers and product teams worldwide.
Founded in 2023 by Tom Gardiner and Harry Marshall, Embeddable is transforming customer-facing analytics with its headless architecture, enabling faster load times, seamless customization, and no-code dashboards that empower non-technical teams. The company has already secured contracts with 36 businesses, ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises.
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#Funding#Analytics#StartupSuccess
Pendo Expands with Product Collective Acquisition 🇺🇸🦄
Pendo.io, the US unicorn known for its cutting-edge product analytics and digital adoption platform, just made another bold move by acquiring Product Collective (Acquired by Pendo), co-founded by Paul McAvinchey and Mike Belsito.
This community-driven network serves over 60,000+ product professionals and has become a go-to resource for those of us trying to excel in a field that many never formally studied.
Product Management wasn’t a widely understood field when most of us started our careers—it’s still misunderstood today. So many of us have asked ourselves, "Am I doing this right?"
That’s where Product Collective steps in—helping product managers connect, and learn the latest methods, tools, and frameworks to build, launch, and scale software products.
With Pendo’s backing, this community is set to grow even stronger. From the acclaimed INDUSTRY: The Product Conference (held in Cleveland, New York, and Dublin) to their top-rated Rocketship.fm podcast, and on-demand training, Product Collective offers everything product professionals need to level up.
This follows Pendo's recent acquisition of Zelta AI (acquired by Pendo), an Irish-founded startup. It’s safe to say—Pendo has a real eye for Irish innovation!
This is a huge win for Irish entrepreneurship and for product managers worldwide. Let’s raise a glass to Paul, Mike, and the team. Here’s to bigger and better things ahead! 🥂
Why the need for Product-Market-Fit and building MVP’s conflict - for any company!
Most dont know this, but I had 2 startups: The first I sold in 2009 to City Search (anyone over 43 would know the company) and the other I abandoned in 2005 because I didn’t have a large enough target audience for sustainable growth.
In running the companies, and having worked with many more, there’s a dilemma between #MVP & #ProductMarketFit
Building an MVP is like hosting a potluck - quick-ish and “good enough”. Product-market fit is like opening up a restaurant - menus are crafted carefully and there’s enough variety to meet the needs of many, but not too much it overwhelms people.
BUT if you don’t have enough options in the menu (assume ur potluck dish is the only dish on the table) - you lose their interest, people walk away, some may be allergic.
That’s why there’s conflict between the two concepts and there’s no magic bullet to get it right! But what you can do is:
☕️ Listen first - identify what matters most
☕️ Build lean - but stack on quickly
☕️ Test your assumptions - beta releases, focus groups, etc
You may not remember this but:
💡#Airbnb 1st launched with photos of spare rooms, barely scratching the surface of what you see today.
💡#Slack began as an internal tool for a gaming company, before they ditched the game and released Slack as the primary product.
Both started lean but stayed laser-focused on evolving with user needs. Also let’s not be naive - timing, some luck, and deep networks helps tremendously!
#productdevelopment#PM#CPO#data#AI#startuplife#founders
Proving product-market fit isn’t about having a perfect plan—it’s about getting your solution in front of customers and learning fast. MVP
Recently, Amin Sulaiman I have been sharing our journey of bringing product #2 to market, starting with a scrappy, sales-led approach. Our goal was clear: validate product-market fit quickly. Without a full product team, we had to be relentless—testing, refining, and practicing the pitch every day. As the point person for these interactions, I gathered feedback from customers that helped us adapt and align our pitch with what resonated.
We pitched, iterated, and refined until we heard those magic words: “This is exactly what we’ve been looking for.” Each tweak brought us closer to a version that truly clicked. Refining the pitch wasn’t just about fine-tuning words—it was about ensuring the product delivered real value. We also spent considerable time on our risk management engine, adjusting it based on real customer interactions to make it robust and reliable. At times, it felt like we could’ve won an award for “most tweaks in a single pitch!”
The road to product-market fit is bumpy, filled with experiments, constant iterations, and the occasional need to fail fast. But every meeting, every tweak, and every adjustment brought us closer to a solution that worked—not just on paper, but in practice.
We’re here to share our story, hoping it helps others navigating similar challenges.
As we move forward, we’re excited to explore scaling adoption through product-led growth and a Land & Expand model with minimal salesperson involvement.
When building Product #2 within a startup, you don’t have monopoly money.
Our GTM strategy was simple: prove product-market fit fast with a scrappy, sales-led approach—especially since Kengyew and I didn’t have a full product team.
We started by defining our Early Customer Profile (ECP)—customers who’d see immediate value. Shoutout to GTM Strategist for this framework (https://lnkd.in/g26NJETe).
Every customer conversation taught us something new. We kept refining the pitch to get closer to what resonated as Pitch-Market Fit (Sukit is our champion here).
I remember a breakthrough moment—after one pitch, a customer paused and said, “This is exactly what we’ve been looking for.” That was the signal we were on the right track. With Simon (looking sharp in the photo) leading outreach, we soon reached a 40% conversion to interest.
Our traction wasn’t about perfection; it was about constant iteration. Behind the scenes, our lone Product Manager, Ikmal, was in the line of fire (sorry, but thank you!). We bombarded him with feedback and change requests, even with limited resources. We couldn’t have done it without his patience and dedication.
Now that we’ve achieved PMF for Product #2, our next challenge is finding GTM-fit. We’re rolling out a product-led approach with as little people involved as possible. Thank you in advance, Ikmal 🙏
For anyone building with constraints, a hands-on &, sales-led approach (might not be ideal but) can make all the difference. Hope sharing our journey helps others navigating similar challenges—it’s all about learning, experimenting, and scaling what works.
#StartupInAStartup#Innovation#ProductDevelopment#Saas#GTM#GTMsea
🏃🏽♀️ Curious about our impact potential in the crucial initial phases? At Mind the Gap Services, this question arises frequently.
⭐ Check out the insightful compilation from UP.Labs below. It brilliantly encapsulates pre-MVP strategies, essential for laying the groundwork for successful GTM campaigns—Mind the Gap Services' forte 💪🏽 in planning and execution.
Putting forth the effort in the foundational elements will only help the speed and success of the launch of the campaign.
The below learnings serves as a template checklist, revealing invaluable lessons learned from continuous launches of successful ventures. 🔔 Nice job, Brent.
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#GTMcampaigns#foundationallearnings#startups#MTGS
Venture Head of Product @ UP.Labs, Forbes 30 Under 30 ('18) & 4 acquisitions (1 founded; 2 former PM; 1 due diligence)
🚀 Reflecting on the First 30 Days: Lessons You Can Take From Launching Our Latest MVP
At UP.Labs, we launch up to 6 startups a year, and each day is a new learning opportunity on what makes a great MVP. Today, I want to share insights from one of our MVPs, which went from concept to launch in just 3.5 months. After 5 weeks in the market and thousands of dollars in sales (see graph), here's what we've learned:
🎯 Focus on the Problem Worth Solving
Identifying a genuinely pressing problem has been our guiding star. It's tempting to tackle multiple issues at once, but we've found that narrowing our focus to one significant problem enhances clarity and product impact. Staying focused makes finding product-market fit easier and more effective.
⏩ Speed of Execution
Our team's mantra: "Be the fastest iterating company." Theoretical solutions cannot compare to actual user feedback. Launch as quickly as possible to start learning from real users.
👤 Be Your Own User
When launching your product, use it in production and experience its pain points daily. This firsthand use has provided us with clear insights and highlighted real challenges, shaping our iterative process.
📊 Metrics and Feedback
A few days spent integrating the right tools for user metrics and feedback have been transformative. This investment has significantly sped up our ability to test, learn, and iterate, leading to faster enhancements and bug fixes.
🛠️ Embrace Manual Processes
Our MVP involved several manual tasks. While automation was an option, manually handling these processes provided deep insights and influenced our product development toward being more user-centric.
📈 Data Integrity
Data accuracy is paramount—we learned this the hard way. Always double-check and audit your data to ensure a reliable user experience.
As we continue on this journey, we remain committed to solving meaningful problems, rapidly iterating based on real-world usage, and refining our approach meticulously.
💡 Key Takeaways: Solve the right problems, launch quickly, monitor rigorously, and iterate relentlessly.
I’d love to hear from others navigating their MVP journeys. What have been your biggest lessons in the early days?
#StartupJourney#MVP#ProductLaunch#Innovation#TechLeadership#FeedbackLoop
Venture Head of Product @ UP.Labs, Forbes 30 Under 30 ('18) & 4 acquisitions (1 founded; 2 former PM; 1 due diligence)
🚀 Reflecting on the First 30 Days: Lessons You Can Take From Launching Our Latest MVP
At UP.Labs, we launch up to 6 startups a year, and each day is a new learning opportunity on what makes a great MVP. Today, I want to share insights from one of our MVPs, which went from concept to launch in just 3.5 months. After 5 weeks in the market and thousands of dollars in sales (see graph), here's what we've learned:
🎯 Focus on the Problem Worth Solving
Identifying a genuinely pressing problem has been our guiding star. It's tempting to tackle multiple issues at once, but we've found that narrowing our focus to one significant problem enhances clarity and product impact. Staying focused makes finding product-market fit easier and more effective.
⏩ Speed of Execution
Our team's mantra: "Be the fastest iterating company." Theoretical solutions cannot compare to actual user feedback. Launch as quickly as possible to start learning from real users.
👤 Be Your Own User
When launching your product, use it in production and experience its pain points daily. This firsthand use has provided us with clear insights and highlighted real challenges, shaping our iterative process.
📊 Metrics and Feedback
A few days spent integrating the right tools for user metrics and feedback have been transformative. This investment has significantly sped up our ability to test, learn, and iterate, leading to faster enhancements and bug fixes.
🛠️ Embrace Manual Processes
Our MVP involved several manual tasks. While automation was an option, manually handling these processes provided deep insights and influenced our product development toward being more user-centric.
📈 Data Integrity
Data accuracy is paramount—we learned this the hard way. Always double-check and audit your data to ensure a reliable user experience.
As we continue on this journey, we remain committed to solving meaningful problems, rapidly iterating based on real-world usage, and refining our approach meticulously.
💡 Key Takeaways: Solve the right problems, launch quickly, monitor rigorously, and iterate relentlessly.
I’d love to hear from others navigating their MVP journeys. What have been your biggest lessons in the early days?
#StartupJourney#MVP#ProductLaunch#Innovation#TechLeadership#FeedbackLoop
Unlocking AI-Driven Results for Innovation-Led SMEs 🚀 | Strategic Advisor & Sparring Partner to Executives | 20+ Years Digital Expertise | Driving Efficiency & Business Growth through AI Value Creation 📈
2moCongratulations on the launch of Flowbird's beta, Florian 🚀 This is an exciting step forward for product managers. I'm eager to see how Flowbird can transform the product management landscape 🙌