Roger NortonHow to build software: Do it. Document it. Then Automate it.I ran a startup studio which consulted by building tech for 50+ startups over 6 years. These 3 steps are the most common advice I gave to…Jun 28Jun 28
Roger NortonWhen good business advice is wrong for you.There is plenty of good advice for starting a business out there. However, “good advice” is relative. What makes sense for one situation…Jun 191Jun 191
Roger Norton3 Conversations that will immediately level-up a PMInformation, understanding and insights are the currency of a good PM. Being in the know, knowing the facts, and being able to reference…Apr 5Apr 5
Roger NortoninPeople In ProductWhat changes as PM levels up?If you’re wanting to know how to level up your career in Product, it helps to know what actually changes as you progress. A career in PM…Dec 12, 20231Dec 12, 20231
Roger NortonTechnical PMs don’t need to codeThere are many ways to become more technical as a Product Manager without learning how to code. Don’t get me wrong, having experience in…Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Roger NortonDon’t hold strong opinions looselyI often hear people claim to have “strong opinions, loosely held,” as if it’s a good thing. But this is actually a toxic stance that…Aug 13, 20231Aug 13, 20231
Roger NortonDemystifying Product Market FitProduct Market Fit is the holy grail of early-stage startups, but it is so poorly understood. It’s why I’ve previously posted on Why PMF is…Jul 7, 2023Jul 7, 2023
Roger Norton10 Principles behind great Product teams“Should we use Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe?” is a version of a question I get asked all too often. I’ve found it’s more useful to answer these…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
Roger Norton🎄 Building your PM careerDespite being a relatively new discipline, Product Management is incredibly popular as a career choice. It is often seen as easy to get…Jun 11, 20231Jun 11, 20231
Roger NortonHow investors evaluate startupsA vast majority of startups don’t raise series A. 2022 saw only a third of the number of Series A than Seed rounds in Africa. This is…Apr 3, 2023Apr 3, 2023