Kyle Evans

Latest newsletter and book review: The First 90 Days, by @kylelarryevans productthinking.cc/p/the-first-90…

Why do so many product teams struggle with communication? Or creating an effective strategy? Or balancing priorities? Issues I'm sure many of us have faced. And what I discussed with Christoph Steinlehner recently. So many great product topics: open.spotify.com/episode/5kVYIU…

Uber, Social Algorithms, Netflix, Petra Discovery, Halloween Candy productthinking.cc/p/uber-social-…

Had an incredible conversation with the founders of OAK THEORY - Hannah Ryu and Veronica Shelton. Hannah and Veronica break down the latest trends in design, from the rise of AR to the subtle shift toward softer, more organic visuals. open.spotify.com/episode/6JGE9z…

AI Pricing, Data Breaches, Remote Work, NASA, Drone Deliveries, and Soccer productthinking.cc/p/ai-pricing-d…

Recognition Trap, Samsung Unpacked, Intuit Layoffs, Redbox, and Panpsychism open.substack.com/pub/productthi…

Had an incredible conversation with Debbie Levitt, and had the chance to explore why we often create products that suck. And how to stop doing it. @kylelarryevans open.spotify.com/episode/2nY0wc…

A Wife's Revenge, Google Translate, Meta Threads, Dynamic Pricing, and Earth's Core open.substack.com/pub/productthi…

It's hard to believe we're at episode 100! Who would have thought? Not me. To celebrate, we've decided to talk about a few things we've learned through the past 100 episodes and highlight some of the discussions that have been part of the journey so far: open.spotify.com/episode/6Jzj92…

Google AI, Scarlett Johansson, Spotify, Microsoft, and Steaks open.substack.com/pub/productthi…

Latest episode with @kylelarryevans and Vikram Chalana, the founder behind @pictoryai. We discuss the evolution of content creation, the shift towards video, and the role of AI in storytelling. #ai #technology open.spotify.com/episode/4pT5Gt…

I hate the word "requirement" in a PRD. The advice from popular websites on adopting a heavy, waterfall approach only deepens this frustration. They insist on documenting every detail: - Requirements - User stories - Acceptance criteria - Data flows - Dates and milestones ...all supposedly crafted solely by the PM. Where to start? The name ”Product Requirements Document” might be misleading. Because it’s not about documenting the “requirements.” Empowered product teams are led with the strategic context, given problems to solve, and are held accountable for the outcomes, not the output (features). They start with a generic problem, perform product discovery together, explore the problem and solution space, and run experiments to validate their assumptions before the implementation. To product people, the idea of waterfalling requirements from stakeholders to the product team or from PMs to other team members by writing detailed documents should sound absurd. Of course, I get that some initiatives need to be summarized. But a good PRD is a living document that captures your product discovery journey. It explains why the initiative matters, the objective, and how the success will be measured (key results). It's not a rigid contract. And it shouldn't replace open communication and building alignment. Actually, collaboration is key. And it’s way more important than documentation. --- What do you think about replacing the term PRD with something that better captures its essence? Product Initiative Brief? Product Discovery Canvas? Something else? Let me know in the comments. 🧵

In this episode, Ryan Glasgow, the founder and CEO of Sprig, shares his insights on product management and experience scaling companies like Weebly and Vurb from startup to successful exit. Ryan also explains the importance of product-market fit and meeting user needs.

Ever wonder what it's like to be the first product manager at a fast-moving company? Or how to find product-market fit? You'll want to check out this conversation with @ryanglasgow and @kylelarryevans open.spotify.com/episode/79QhxM…

Hubert Palan, founder and CEO of productboard, and @kylelarryevans explore the evolving landscape of product management and its impact on the tech industry. We discuss the evolution of product management, the importance of gaining a deep understanding of customers, AI, and more.

Had an incredibly conversation with Hubert Palan of @productboard about the future of product management and truly understanding customers. This was a great one! #productmanagement open.spotify.com/episode/7JYdXR…

Latest book review: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less open.substack.com/pub/productthi…

In this episode, Vidya, founder of Product Rebels, shares her experience in coaching product teams and transforming organizations. We explore the importance of understanding the customer problem and achieving product-market fit.

Had an amazing conversation recently with Vidya Dinamani about fostering product excellence and customer-centricity. open.spotify.com/episode/7fZeJ5…

Latest update: Customer-Centricity, Facial Recognition, Apple AI, and Brown-Eyed Dogs open.substack.com/pub/productthi…