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What DeepSeek means for everyone
DeepSeek's low-cost AI model, R1, sparked panic by challenging the notion that AI requires massive spending. Will this innovation, driven by clever engineering, lower AI costs for everyone? It signals a shift from AGI hype to practical, efficient solutions, reminiscent of past tech disruptions.
DeepSeek's low-cost AI model, R1, sparked panic by challenging the notion that AI requires massive spending. Will this innovation, driven by clever engineering, lower AI costs for everyone? It signals a shift from AGI hype to practical, efficient solutions, reminiscent of past tech disruptions.
The future of software pricing
AI is revolutionizing software pricing, demanding a shift from simple models to value-based strategies. Usage-based pricing is rising, but the best approach depends on product value. Buyers want clear, simple, and predictable pricing. Vendors face pressure as AI changes market dynamics. Strategic pricing is crucial for deal success.
AI is revolutionizing software pricing, demanding a shift from simple models to value-based strategies. Usage-based pricing is rising, but the best approach depends on product value. Buyers want clear, simple, and predictable pricing. Vendors face pressure as AI changes market dynamics. Strategic pricing is crucial for deal success.
AI is killing some companies, yet others are thriving
AI is disrupting content sites like WebMD and Chegg, causing traffic declines as AI-powered search provides instant answers, a "Product-Market Fit Collapse." Sites reliant on SEO and ad revenue are struggling, while platforms fostering community, like Reddit and Substack, are thriving. Even Wikipedia remains strong. This shift highlights the need for content platforms to adapt to AI-driven information consumption.
AI is disrupting content sites like WebMD and Chegg, causing traffic declines as AI-powered search provides instant answers, a "Product-Market Fit Collapse." Sites reliant on SEO and ad revenue are struggling, while platforms fostering community, like Reddit and Substack, are thriving. Even Wikipedia remains strong. This shift highlights the need for content platforms to adapt to AI-driven information consumption.
Product
Lenny reached 1m subscribers
It is just fascinating to see how a newsletter about product management evolved into something big. Product managers, founders, engineers - all can find a lot of interesting ideas in the podcast and newsletter. Highly recommend and great job, Lenny!
It is just fascinating to see how a newsletter about product management evolved into something big. Product managers, founders, engineers - all can find a lot of interesting ideas in the podcast and newsletter. Highly recommend and great job, Lenny!
Matt Mullenweg opens up about WPEngine controversy
I live and breath open source. When I first heard about Wordpress vs WPEngine clash, I immediately found the villain. After listening to podcast with Matt Mullenweg (CEO and Founder of Wordpress) it is not that obvious, things as usual are not black and white :)
I live and breath open source. When I first heard about Wordpress vs WPEngine clash, I immediately found the villain. After listening to podcast with Matt Mullenweg (CEO and Founder of Wordpress) it is not that obvious, things as usual are not black and white :)
GitLab Product Principles
GitLab handbook can serve as an inspiration for a lot of teams. They openly share how they work and operate. Their Product Principles are quite simple, but hard to follow (I imagine). I also like that they not only document the principles, but explain how to follow them.
GitLab handbook can serve as an inspiration for a lot of teams. They openly share how they work and operate. Their Product Principles are quite simple, but hard to follow (I imagine). I also like that they not only document the principles, but explain how to follow them.
Marketing
How to choose your first marketing channel
Focus your initial marketing on where your customers are and what you do best. Choose one channel, aligning with your skills and audience location, for maximum impact. A strong presence on a niche platform beats a weak one on a major site. If your skills don't match your audience's location, partner or reconsider your business.
Focus your initial marketing on where your customers are and what you do best. Choose one channel, aligning with your skills and audience location, for maximum impact. A strong presence on a niche platform beats a weak one on a major site. If your skills don't match your audience's location, partner or reconsider your business.
After you write that email
I used to think sales emails were simple. But no sir. Analyze everything, follow up smartly, use different channels, and leverage AI. Replies are just the start; keep improving.
I used to think sales emails were simple. But no sir. Analyze everything, follow up smartly, use different channels, and leverage AI. Replies are just the start; keep improving.