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Notes from the trenches of Product Development

On Product Leadership, Customer Innovation, and Strategic Technology

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A number phrenological bust
19 Oct 2025
I built production e-commerce software using agentic coding in days, not weeks. Not vibe coding—this approach builds genuine technical understanding, not just outputs. The Product Team of One is real. But just because I can, should I?
Jonny Schneider
Array of colours passing through a prism converging in a single beam of white light hitting a target bullseye
1 Sep 2025
Most executives can't explain what's expected of their Product org, and most product managers struggle to articulate their value. But trying to define the role misses the point entirely—what matters are the four critical jobs that drive business results.
Jonny Schneider
Neobank Up Logo
7 Jan 2025
Everyone says they're different. Up actually is. Here's what they got right by ignoring all the usual advice about building a bank.
Jonny Schneider
11 Aug 2025
Jonny Schneider

Leading the Product in the Vibe Code Apocalypse

AI has made prototyping faster and cheaper, but it's fundamentally changed what product leaders need to be good at. While we can 10x what we build, we can't 10x our customers' attention—making strategic thinking more valuable than ever.

22 May 2025
Jonny Schneider

When Written Product Strategy Beats Workshop Theatre

Tired of watching brilliant ideas fade with your Miro board? Learn how written product strategy creates lasting alignment and better outcomes for growing SaaS teams.

18 Feb 2025
Jonny Schneider

What we Love About Accidental Product Companies

Great SaaS companies often start by accident. What they lack in tech expertise, they make up for in domain knowledge and customer obsession.

10 Dec 2024
Jonny Schneider

How Phantm Turned Strategy into Action with the Decision Stack

Most companies don't need a new strategy—they need to clarify the one they have and then use the Decision Stack as a catalyst for action.

5 Jun 2024
Jonny Schneider

Why Teams Work on the Wrong Things

When teams seem misaligned, don't blame the people. Look at how leadership shapes strategy, metrics, and culture. Here's what really drives team performance.