How I Got a Job at Kickstarter (in 6 Months and Many Steps)

18 March 2014 | Uncategorized

Looking for a new gig in tech? Ellen Chisa has been there… and reports back.  By Ellen Chisa (Product Manager, Kickstarter) Once upon a time, I decided I wanted to work at Kickstarter. That became a reality after six months and a lot of not so easy steps. I find...

The Dark Side of PM

24 February 2014 | Uncategorized

A product manager explains the three toughest emotional challenges of the job. By Ellen Chisa (Product Manager, Kickstarter) I’ve written a bunch recently about how I became a PM and recommendations for how others can get started. Yet, I’ve been shielding people from...
So You Want to Manage a Product?

So You Want to Manage a Product?

7 February 2014 | Uncategorized

What no one tells you about the role. By Rohini Venkatraman (Product Manager, Livefyre) Is it just me or are there a lot of aspiring product managers out there? Maybe it’s just because I am one myself, but I feel like all I hear these days is that people...

What Women Bring to Tech Product Management: Advice From a Pro

15 May 2013 | Uncategorized

Yes, it’s a field that many perceive as being dominated by men, but I think that women bring a unique perspective as well as many strengths to the product world. By Kate Hare (Chief Product Officer, Photobucket) I’ve been in product management for over 16 years and I...