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The Art of Problem Solving
"Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
September 17, 2014
Startup Product Silicon Valley Meetup
atAOPEN Retail Evolution Lab
WelcomeTo Startup Product Silicon Valley!Use hashtags for pics & tweets:#startupproduct#prodmgmtPlease take pics & vide to be posted to https://www.flickr.com/photos/startupproduct/sets/
Meetuphttp://www.meetup.com/StartupProductSiliconValley
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Thanks to AOPEN for hosting!
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Agenda7:00 pm Meet, Greet, Networking7:30 pm – IntrosAbout Startup Product and get to know AOpen better.7:45 pm Speaker & Q&ABob Schoenthal on “The Art of Problem Solving”8:45 pm Q&A and Pitches: Open positions, Seeking Positions,9:00 pm – Closing and Prize Drawings!We have a few nice prizes so make sure to stick around.
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
What is Startup Product?
The orange logo is in the shape of a “hockey stick” graph, which describes Growth across time
"Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Movement For Product Excellence
3-infinity.Goal
1. Find product/market fit
"Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
2. Scale beyond the startup phase
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Startup Growth
“Startup” thinking implies • fresh thinking,• design thinking, • human centered approach,• creativity, • responsiveness • focus on market opportunities & competitive intelligence,• agility
All Stages of Growth
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
----------All things required for innovation
“Product” definition includes• the result of a team effort, • a service, solution, event, content, project…• revenue generating transaction• All industries, verticals, growth & maturity
All Kinds of Products
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
-------All things necessary for business success
Leader, Speaker, Founder Write your own ticket to career growth
Domain knowledge &Technical expertise
"Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Expanding Expertise: Product, MarketCompetitive spaceCustomer experience Cross-functional collaborationCommunication skills
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Professional Growth
Professional Growth
Product professionals must be continuously learning •To increase skill set•To expand tool chest•To contribute value•To enhance leadership•To remain relevant
"Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Who Are Passionate Product People?• Developers, programmers, coders• Makers, shakers, DIYers• Product managers, product marketers, program managers• Designers, UX, UI• Founders, CEOs, Creators• Process people, systems people, programs people• Product owners, Project managers, Scrum masters• Visionaries, strategic, tactical, implementers• Hands-on, geeks, sales, service, community managers• All sizes, shapes, ages, genders, mastery levels• All industries, type products, size organizations• Curious & open to learn, share, network, listen, contribute value & participate• Focused on producing results over obstacles
All Disciplines & Functions
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
What is Product Excellence?
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
It depends on• context and • perspectiveDecide For Yourself…
Startup Product priorities:
1. People2. Education3. Process4. Tools
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
People First
Startup Product Academy creates communities that are open, inclusive and supportive of growing, learning & experimenting
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Product Focus
Startup Product movementtakes a holistic view of product,
with a bias on action & cross-functional collaboration
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Product People
Startup Product • Promotes the people behind the product• Encourages diverse teams and cultures• The stronger the team, the better the
product results
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Education• Grounded in product management
best practices and thought leadership
• ProdBOKCollaboration of 60 contributors
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
Startup Product Academy
Join us & Get involved!
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
http://sfproducttalks.com/
There are 20 Startup Product communities worldwide
http://startupproduct.com/meetups/
Startup Product, Movement For Product Excellence @startupproduct #startupproduct
• Blog http://startupproduct.com • Postions: jobs.startupproduct.com• Meetups: http://startupproduct.com/meetups• Trainings: http://startupproduct.com/academy
Global Product Management Talkweekly live broadcast & twitter chat @prodmgmttalk #prodmgmttalk
Webcast Digest daily online educational events @WebcastDigest http://webcastdigest.comA product of Startup Product Sandbox
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Early Bird Tickets Available Now! http://productsummit.org
Thanks to AOPEN for hosting!
Startup Product" is a trademark owned by Cindy F. Solomon, CPM, CPMM
The Art of Problem Solving
Bob Schoenthal - @Bobarian
Who am IWho am I
A Product Manager / Project Manager for 12+ yearsGot my start in technology back when I was 15 running my own computer building & repair businessActed as a Tech Support rep for 5 years at various companies including handling HP’s full product line
Art of Problem Solving?Art of Problem Solving?
It’s a hard to find but crucial skill!
The Art of Problem SolvingBob Schoenthal - @Bobarian
PRIZES!