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Detailed and practical guides to help you excel as a product manager

Product Growth

The Rise and Fall of Fast: A Product Case Study

Fast raised $120M to fix online checkout but crashed in a year. Learn how too much money and no product focus turned a big dream into a costly failure.
Understanding the role

AI Agents Mini Guide For Product Managers

Agentic AI is the buzzword everyone's using but nobody can quite explain. Learn what makes AI agents truly autonomous—and how they can transform your workflows.
Industry Trends

Apple iPad Pro Crush Ad Controversy

Apple’s iPad Pro “Crush” ad sparked backlash for destroying creative tools. Learn what went wrong and 3 brand trust lessons for product managers.
Product Growth

How Did Netflix Grow: A Product Case Study

Here's how Netflix grew from DVD rentals to a global streaming giant using smart product decisions, local content, personalization, and strong tech.
Industry Trends

Apple Wallet's F1 Movie Ad. Did Apple Just Break Its Own Privacy Promise?

Apple used the Wallet app to promote F1 movie, and users weren’t happy. It felt like a breach of trust. Here’s what happened and what you should learn from it.
Product Growth

The Evolution of Uber: A Product Case Study

Discover how Uber revolutionized urban mobility with bold product decisions, network effects, and cultural lessons. Plus 7 takeaways every product manager can apply.
Product Growth

The Rise and Fall of Skype: A Product Case Study

From global verb to shutdown, Skype’s rise, peak, and decline reveal key lessons in product focus, innovation, and user experience for product leaders.
Product Growth

Here's How WhatsApp Killed SMS: A Product Case Study

WhatsApp changed texting forever by offering free, simple messaging when SMS was costly. This is how its product strategy replaced paid texts worldwide.
Product Growth

How Reddit Became the Internet's Answer Engine: A Product Case Study

Reddit started in 2005 as a simple link-sharing forum but grew into the internet’s most trusted “answer engine.” With strong user growth, Reddit now positions itself as the go-to place for human-verified answers, though it faces challenges like preserving authenticity, competing with AI, and expanding globally.
Product Growth

From Disney + Hotstar to JioHotstar: The Complete Journey Breakdown

Disney acquired Hotstar in 2019. Jio acquired Disney Hotstar in 2025, and decided to have the shittiest logo. There is a lot going on. Let's explore the BTS story and discuss more about the logo.
Product Growth

This is How Google Maps Predicts Traffic (Before It Even Happens)

None of our days is full without Google Maps, especially if we are travelling. From checking routes to traffic, Google Maps is our lifesaver. But how does Google Maps predict traffic? Let's see.
Product Growth

Amazon Uses These 3 Strategies To Make You Spend More

Did this ever happen to you - opening Amazon for one thing, but ending up buying multiple items? But how does Amazon make people buy more, without sounding like a cringey salesman?