Essays on product management
Code generation with LLMs holds a lot of potential and promise. In this article, I share my experience of Vibe Coding three daily puzzle games, what worked, what didn’t, and what to keep in mind if you plan to Vibe Code your next project.
From LinkedIn’s Pinpoint to The Atlantic’s daily puzzle suite, platforms are turning bite‑size games into powerful habit loops that pull users back every day. This essay explores why they work, when they don’t, and what product teams can learn from the rise of these “ritual features.” LinkedIn started as a professional network and has largely stayed […]
Ever watched someone navigate a conversation effortlessly and wondered what their secret might be? While some people appear naturally gifted at communication, Charles Duhigg’s Supercommunicators reveals that masterful conversation is a skill built on identifiable patterns and practices. Through extensive research and compelling case studies, Duhigg uncovers the hidden techniques that exceptional…
Determining the optimal trial length for online services is a complex challenge, as it directly influences conversion rates and overall product success. My experience with Readwise revealed how extended trials can help users fully realize a product’s value and make informed decisions. This article explores strategies for designing trials that balance user discovery with business needs, focusing on…
Ever wondered if you’ve made the right decision or if there’s a way to consistently find the best one? This question is the inspiration behind The Great Mental Models by Shane Parrish. The premise of Parrish’s book is to answer this question by introducing models designed to help us think critically and guide our decisions.
Mission-driven platforms like Too Good To Go, Olio, and Oddbox face unique constraints that limit their ability to replicate the growth of food delivery giants. This article explores how these constraints shape their product decisions and growth strategies.
Pret’s coffee subscription model, launched during the pandemic, was a bold attempt to drive customer loyalty and foot traffic with an ‘unlimited’ coffee offer. This article explores how the model seemed viable, the strategies Pret used to sustain it, and the valuable insights gained from this innovative experiment.
Daylio has transformed my journaling experience. It’s an example of how thoughtful design and data-driven insights can aid in creating and maintaining lasting habits
When I started using ChatGPT, I had the same unsettling feeling that most of us had -talking to an AI that could potentially pass the Turing test. However, I soon got used to it and ChatGPT became my go-to interface to ask my questions and testing its limits on how good or bad the responses […]