All posts by Rishab Chaturvedi
Installing Docker as a Product Manager: From “Out of Scope” to “I Should Try This”
For a long time, Docker lived in the same mental bucket as DevOps, infrastructure, and things PMs don’t really need to touch. I heard it constantly in engineering conversations.I nodded.I moved on. Recently, I decided to change that—not to become technical, but to understand what I was missing by staying abstract. This post is a…
Installing Docker Desktop on my Ubuntu 24.04 — A Product Manager’s Learning Journal
As a Product Manager, I hear the word Docker all the time. “Let’s containerize it.”“It works on Docker.”“Just run it locally.” I nodded. I moved on. I never actually touched it. This post documents how I installed Docker Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04, not to become an engineer, but to stop being a Product Manager who doesn’t really understand what…
Startups vs Giants: What Qwen AI’s Breakout Moment Really Means for the Future of AI
When Alibaba’s Qwen AI app crossed 10 million downloads in just seven days, most of the world saw a viral AI success story. But product managers felt something else — a shift. A reminder that the AI landscape is no longer the playground of small, scrappy teams shipping fast. It’s a domain where ecosystem giants…
Book Recommendation: The Polyester Prince
Some books are not just read — they’re experienced. “The Polyester Prince” by Hamish McDonald is one such rare work that unravels the extraordinary life of Dhirubhai Ambani — the controversial, revered, and game-changing tycoon who transformed India’s corporate landscape. 🛒 Buy the Hardcover on Amazon: Buy on Amazon From Chorwad to Corporate India…
Why Startups Need Product Structure Before Product Velocity
There’s a pattern I’ve seen repeat itself at multiple early-stage startups. “Everyone’s building” “Everyone’s hustling” “Everyone’s busy” And yet… nothing meaningful ships. A while Ago, I was Advising a Startup that was facing exactly this: The energy was there. The talent was there. But the results weren’t. Their day-to-day felt like a firefighting drill: No…
The Product Manager’s Mindset: Beyond the Job Description
Product Management is more than just a job title—it’s a way of thinking. While many view Product Managers (PMs) as professionals who define roadmaps and prioritize features, the reality is far more nuanced. Being a great PM isn’t just about managing tasks—it’s about adopting a problem-solving mindset, making data-driven decisions, and creating meaningful user experiences….
Ever wondered what exactly a Product Manager does? You’re not alone!
LProduct Management is one of the most dynamic and in-demand fields today, sitting at the intersection of Marketing, Sales, Technology, and Design (UI/UX). Over the years, Product Management has evolved from a traditional manufacturing role to a critical function in tech, SaaS, eCommerce, and beyond. PMs are responsible for guiding the development of a product from…