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?? The Biggest showdown in PRODUCT MANAGEMENT is BACK!!! ?? This time, it’s all about the most promising startups. Welcome to?Product Pick’Em 2025, where the best?emerging product tool startups?go head-to-head in a?bracket-style?competition, and?YOU?decide which ones rise to the top via our LinkedIn polls on the?Productside page.

Today’s the day: Product Pick’Em 2025 Tip-Off! ?? The biggest showdown in product management starts NOW! Join us LIVE at 12:00 PM EST for the Product Pick’Em Tip-Off Event, where we’ll: ?? Reveal the bracket: Meet the top product tool startups competing this year. ?? Get expert predictions: Who’s the dark horse? Who’s got what it takes to win? ?? Show you how to vote and get involved in the action It all goes down on LinkedIn Live. Don’t miss it! ?? Join us here: https://hubs.li/Q03cTM6Z0 #ProductPickEm #ProductManagement #TechStartups #AI #ProductTools

Agencies move fast. Clients expect results... yesterday. So how do agency PMs stay ahead while juggling multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines? In our latest blog, Anne Veit shares her insights on: ? The biggest differences between in-house and agency product management ? How to navigate stakeholder chaos and keep projects on track ? Why adaptability is a must-have skill for agency PMs If you’re leading product in an agency, this blog is packed with insights just for you. ?? Read the full blog: https://hubs.li/Q03cKGyx0 #ProductManagement #AgencyLife #Agile #PMBestPractices

Your Agile process isn’t making you faster. It’s slowing you down.? ?? Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are getting laid off.? ?? SAFe keeps getting bigger, not better.? ?? AI and automation are handling the work traditional Agile was built for.? So why are enterprises still doubling down on slow, bloated frameworks?? Join Dean Peters and Ryan Cantwell, MBA for UnSAFe at Any Speed—a no-holds-barred breakdown of what’s replacing SAFe, how leaner teams are delivering faster, and why AI-powered product development is changing the game.? ?? April 9 | 1PM ET | 10AM PT? ?? Register now: https://hubs.li/Q03cKx3T0 #ProductManagement #AgileTransformation #SAFe #ShapeUp #AI #LeanDevelopment

?? The ultimate product showdown is HERE! ?? Product Pick’Em 2025 is kicking off, and the best startup product tools are going head-to-head in a bracket-style battle. You decide which ones come out on top. ? Analytics ? Design & Collaboration ? Customer Feedback ? Work Management Each round, the lowest-scoring tools get eliminated, and the best move forward. Who takes the crown? That’s up to YOU. It all starts with our Tip-Off Event—LIVE on LinkedIn! ?? March 21 | 12:00-12:30 PM EST ?? Join us on our Productside LinkedIn page for expert predictions, insider analysis, and a first look at the bracket. Voting starts March 25 on LinkedIn. But first—check out the full bracket and start strategizing: https://hubs.li/Q03cq_GY0 Let the games begin. May the best product tool win!!! #ProductPickEm #ProductManagement #SaaS #TechShowdown #BracketChallenge

??? Scaling isn’t just about adding more customers—it’s about refining product-market fit, strengthening GTM alignment, and knowing when (and when NOT) to integrate AI. In our latest Productside Stories episode, Rachel Owens shares how she’s helped SaaS businesses scale from $1M to $10M in under a year. ? How to refine product-market fit and expand into adjacent opportunities. ? The key to aligning product, sales, and marketing for real growth. ? Why AI hype can lead to bad product decisions—and how to avoid it. If you’re leading a product team or driving growth, you don’t want to miss this one. ?? Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03chRn90 #ProductManagement #Leadership #CareerGrowth

Most products fail because they’re built before being validated. Don’t make that mistake. 42% of startups fail because they create products no one actually wants. Instead of pouring months (or years) into development, the best product teams validate ideas fast—without writing a single line of code. In our latest blog, we break down: ? Why traditional validation is too slow (and costly) ? The 5 fastest ways to test demand before you build ? How AI is changing the game for rapid product validation Learn how to validate ideas in days, not months. Read the full breakdown here: https://hubs.li/Q03c3Ln90 #ProductManagement #LeanStartup #ProductStrategy #BuildSmarter

Neha Bansal, Head of Product at Meta, knows what it takes to stay ahead. From AI-powered ad personalization to dynamic creative optimization, she’s shaping the future of digital advertising—and redefining the role of product managers in the process. ?? AI is transforming customer experiences on top of automating workflows. ?? The best PMs are embedding AI into strategic decision-making. ?? And if you’re not using AI to streamline your roadmap, optimize performance, and sharpen your insights, you’re already behind. In our latest Women in Product Management spotlight, Neha shares how AI is reshaping the industry, what PMs need to master now, and how to future-proof your skills. Read the full interview and see what’s next for AI in product management: https://hubs.li/Q03bKkRh0 #ProductManagement #AI #WomenInTech #ProductLeadership #TechInnovation

We’re giving away a FREE SEAT in Our AI Product Management Course! AI is changing the way product managers operate—but most PMs still aren’t equipped to make the shift. On Monday, we’re selecting one winner to get free access to our AI Product Management Course. If you want to: ?Learn how to integrate AI into your product strategy ?Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot to optimize workflows ?Make smarter, data-driven product decisions Don’t wait—enter now before the deadline. https://hubs.ly/Q03bxN9L0

Hard skills get you in the door. Soft skills get you to the top. AI can analyze data, optimize workflows, and even generate roadmaps—but it can’t replace influence, communication, and leadership. That’s why soft skills are the future of product management. The best PMs align teams, drive buy-in, and navigate complex decisions. What sets high-impact product leaders apart? ? Influence without authority: winning stakeholders over, not just pushing decisions ? Clear, compelling communication: turning strategy into action ? Emotional intelligence: understanding people, not just processes ?? Read the full blog to learn how to sharpen your soft skills and future-proof your career with?Ravi Ramsaran?(Chief Product Officer at?Nextria Inc): https://hubs.li/Q03btLrd0 #ProductManagement #Leadership #SoftSkills #InfluenceWithoutAuthority