Most product teams claim to be user-centric.

But very few actually talk to users.

Instead, they rely on assumptions, opinions, and internal debates — what I call user guessing.

In this episode of Product बकर (Season 4), we break down how you can do practical, scrappy user research — even if you don’t have a research team, budget, or fancy tools.

Because user research isn’t about big studies or perfect processes.

It’s about reducing uncertainty with real evidence.

Through examples like Dropbox’s early validation, and practices from companies like Notion, Duolingo, and Figma, we explore how the best product teams stay close to their users — consistently and intentionally.

You’ll learn how to:

• Run quick, effective user interviews without overcomplicating it
• Use data to understand what users do, not just what they say
• Observe real user behavior to uncover hidden friction
• Avoid common mistakes like leading questions and over-indexing on feedback

If you’ve ever felt blocked because you don’t have “proper research setup,” this episode will change your approach.

Because great product decisions don’t come from dashboards alone.

They come from conversations, curiosity, and continuous learning.

And if you haven’t spoken to a user recently — you might just be building in the dark.