From validation to iteration, incubation reveals the truth about product work. In this episode, I share lessons from working with startups that every aspiring PM or side-project builder needs to hear.

Timestamps:

• [00:00:55] Landing an incubation role through community

• [00:02:28] Why vision without validation is quicksand

• [00:04:09] Iteration beats ideation every time

• [00:05:19] Introducing PMaaS: Product Management as a Service

• [00:06:05] Community as your first feature

• [00:07:18] Announcement: Speaking at Product Conference 2025

• [00:08:04] Wrap-up and CTAs

Key Links:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Smart PM Career Roadmap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build Without Permission – Mini Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Side Hustle Stories – Mini Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proof & Practice Bundle
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• DM me on LinkedIn about PMaaS