Defining the Role of a Product Manager in Startups

This article reframes product management for startups through four core areas—Process, Prioritization, Product Initiation, and Product Execution—emphasizing adaptable workflows, clear prioritization and roadmapping, thorough documentation for MVPs, and cross-functional coordination. It highlights the cyclical nature of product development driven by feedback and data, the importance of saying no to maintain focus, and the value of aligning stakeholders early. The piece also notes that defining OKRs and product metrics is essential for measuring success and guiding decisions, with deeper exploration promised in a subsequent part.