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Nailing the Scoping Phase: How Our Template Helped Us Win Executive Buy-In
Hey there, team! I’m still buzzing from yesterday’s executive review meeting. For those who weren’t in the room, we absolutely crushed it! The leadership team not only approved our project scope but actually praised our thorough approach to planning. Today, I wanted to share the presentation template that made all the difference and walk you
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From Options to Action: How Trevean Spice Is Making Bold Recommendations in the Culinary Space
As I approach our scoping phase exit presentation, I’m embracing the courage to make clear recommendations in an industry full of options. Taking a Stand in a World of “It Depends” In the product management world, there’s a tendency to fall into the trap of presenting multiple options without making a clear recommendation. As Jason
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Transforming CPO Roles in the AI Era
Hey there, product leaders! As the Chief Product Officer at Origin Spice, I’ve witnessed firsthand how AI and digital innovation have dramatically transformed our role over the past few years. What started as a vision to curate global flavors for modern kitchens has become a journey through the rapidly changing landscape of product leadership in
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The Future of Engineering and AI: Trevean Spice’s Perspective
Rethinking Our Engineering Culture in the Age of AI When we started Trevean Spice, we knew technology would be crucial to delivering on our promise of “Curating Global Flavors for Modern Kitchens.” What we didn’t anticipate was how quickly AI would transform not just what we build, but how we build it. I was listening
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From Vision to Blueprint: Navigating the Project Scoping Phase
Hey there, fellow product enthusiasts! We’ve just wrapped up the scoping phase for our exciting new venture, Origin Spice, and I wanted to share some insights about this crucial project stage. You might think the product manager’s job is put on pause during this time, taking a welcome break sipping your morning coffee while the
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Beyond Prompts: How Evals Make Our AI Spice Profiler Actually Work
At Origin Spice, we’re not just shipping monthly boxes of exotic spices—we’re using AI to create personalized flavor experiences for each of our customers. While everyone in the AI space is obsessing over the perfect prompt, we’ve discovered that our secret ingredient isn’t what we tell our models but how we evaluate them. From Spices
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How We Handle Objections at Trevean Spice
When you’re building a startup that’s disrupting the traditional spice industry, objections are inevitable. At Trevean Spice, we’ve learned that anticipating these objections isn’t just helpful—it’s essential to our success. Let me share how a simple technique called PREP (Proactive Response & Engagement Planning) has transformed the way our team communicates. The Challenge: Engineering vs.
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Building Our Initial Release Plan: Connecting Strategy to Launch for Trevean Spice
Hey there! The team and I have been knee-deep in feature planning and scoping that I had to come up for air and start planning our Trevean Spice product launch, and I wanted to share some thoughts on creating an effective initial release plan. After several coffee-fueled planning sessions and conversations with our team, I’ve
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The Magic of Asking the Right Questions: 5 User Interview Questions That Transform Product Development
I’m revisiting this topic because the question of how I would approach a new feature request recently stumped me. I fumbled with some explanation that made no sense. Maybe I am not as quick as I think I am. It got me thinking: have you ever watched a skilled craftsperson at work? I know this
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I have attended ProductCon for several years and have found it invaluable. I am always learning new insights from industry leaders. As product managers, I encourage you to attend. Click on the image below to learn more and enroll.
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Beyond User Stories: Creating Feature Specifications That Actually Work
Hey fellow product people! I’ve been reflecting on my journey creating feature specifications, and wow, has it been a learning experience. I thought I’d share some candid thoughts about how my approach has evolved from “by-the-book PM” to something that actually helps our Spice Sage team build the right thing. My Requirements Evolution When I
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The Art of Feature Prioritization: How Product Management and Product Ownership Create Winning Products
At Spice Sage, we’re in the exciting scoping phase of our journey to transform home cooking with ethically sourced, small-batch spices. As we navigate the delicate balance between ambition and practicality, I wanted to share some insights into how our product management and product ownership teams work hand in hand to define the feature sets