Author: ttrmcn

  • Apple vs Samsung: The tech trial of the century and why it matters

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    UPDATE: June 27, 2018 – At long last, the case has finally come to a close…in a settlement. “This case has always been about more than money,” the company said at the time. “Apple ignited the smartphone revolution with iPhone and it is a fact that Samsung blatantly copied our design. It is important that we continue…

  • Presentation tips from one of Silicon Valley’s most successful VC’s

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    The best thing about being part of WeWork Labs is being surrounded by super smart people with great ideas. You also get a chance to see way more presentations than you’d ever wish for. Some presentations are better than others but it’s sometimes hard to put your finger on why. A great idea and ‘entertainment value’ are certainly factors that might…

  • Want good requirements? Focus on these 2 things

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    Want good requirements? Focus on these 2 things Why is the important part of a project is also the part that no one ever wants to do? Getting requirements down on paper is the first step towards success. But while so many people know this, it still happens all the time. Here are some of…

  • How a skin condition and not pivoting led to a million dollar beauty biz

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    A self-proclaimed beauty-addict herself, then-financier Victoria Tsai ended up giving herself acute dermatitis by testing too many beauty products on her own face. It was so bad that she needed topical and oral antibiotics in addition to antihistamines to treat it. With all the bleeding and blistering she was limited to using Vaseline as a moisturizer and…

  • A simple (and effective) framework for customer feedback

    A simple (and effective) framework for customer feedback

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    So you’ve gone to great lengths to get customers to give you feedback but once you get it, what do you do? A common problem when it comes to customer feedback is that like anything, its open to interpretation. So how do you know that what you’re hearing is actually what you’re customer is saying? It seems obvious…

  • Be a good PM

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    Aspiring PMs should consider three primary factors when evaluating a role: core competencies, emotional intelligence, and company culture or fit. The best PMs I have worked with have mastered the core competencies, have a high EQ and find the right “fit” for a company. Just like product market fit, need cultural fit.  The Best product managers create products…

  • 6 ways to get really good at managing expectations

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    If you’re someone who is good at managing expectations – those of your client, your team, your boss, maybe even your family – you’re going to be better off in any situation because you’ve made everyone else part of the situation better off as well. What ‘managing expectations’ really means What managing expectations really means is making…