In this episode, we discuss: Building foundational PM skills Ramping up quickly into new roles Monetizing sticky products

Connect with Aditya:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-raghunath-79949b23/

Connect with me:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

Aditya’s Favorite Blog Posts

https://andrewchen.com/the-adjacent-user-theory/

https://review.firstround.com/how-superhuman-built-an-engine-to-find-product-market-fit/

https://hackernoon.com/the-mvp-is-dead-long-live-the-rat-233d5d16ab02

https://www.reforge.com/blog/lean-startup-methodology-problems

https://www.reforge.com/blog/product-research#12-product-research-methods-3a5df149b611

In this episode, we discuss: Expanding product suite through integrations Hiring for first principles thinking Beating imposter syndrome

First Principles Articles

https://www.qlxnow.com/magic-moves/thinking-in-first-principles/

https://fs.blog/first-principles/

Connect with Kevin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsebastian0592/

Connect with me:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to organize customer feedback as a PM
• Avoiding a common misstep as a PM when it comes to data
• Bridging the gap between validated insights and tangible features

Connect with Kareem:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem/

Connect with me:

⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss :

• Day 1 at beehiiv & early GTM strategy
• Getting user requirements to ship value-add features
• Breaking down hard or new problems

Superhuman PMF article:

https://review.firstround.com/how-superhuman-built-an-engine-to-find-product-market-fit/#from-benchmark-to-engine-the-four-step-manual-for-optimizing-product-market-fit

https://www.leversbook.com/

Big Desk Energy newsletter:

https://mail.bigdeskenergy.com/

Connect with EJ:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardjwhiteiii/

Connect with me:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss:

• Creating AI wrapper apps with a non-tech background
• Roadmap prioritization for a feature-heavy product
• Operating in Singaporean market

Check out Mavic:

https://mavic.ai/

Connect with Jess:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessxw/

Connect with me:

⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss:

• ​Jeremy's "What a Year" project to stop neglecting life
• ​Quitting a job to go all-in on his startup
• ​Making progress and prioritizing as a founder

Be an early user of BucketMatch:

https://www.bucketmatch.ai/

Paul Graham's article:

https://paulgraham.com/ds.html?viewfullsite=1

Connect with Jeremy:

⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-george

Connect with me:

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss:

• Whether a PMP certification is valuable and applicable
• Why being able to use AI doesn't mean you should
• Demystifying tokens and putting it into layman's terms

Connect with Rashmi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-menon/

Connect with me:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

Connect w/Prerna:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernaprasad/

Connect w/me:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss:

• How he leveraged his skills to transition from healthcare into a tech career
• Learnings from rapid growth, building delivery functionalities for Carrefour
• Journey of writing a book and advice for hopeful authors

Connect w/Shady! https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadyramadan/

Connect w/me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

In this episode, we discuss:

• Transitioning into a PM career even if that isn't your background
• Interview tips from the lens of an experienced interviewer
• How to think about user needs/creating a great product

Connect w/Tony! https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-pagliocco/

Connect w/me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/varika-pinnam

The Product Playbook is your guide to product management and technology in emerging markets and innovations reshaping their industries and sectors. Join me, Varika Pinnam, as we explore the processes and practices to succeed in building these products behind the scenes.

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