Hi,I hope each of you is staying well, safe and socially responsible 🙏I haven’t sent an issue in a while. I do plan to continue sending them. The job listings feel more important than ever in these uncertain times.This issue will include some Blockchain PM thoughts I…
I’m planning to hold the first Blockchain PM AMA in February. We can discuss anything related to Blockchain PM. This includes, yet isn’t limited to -1 - How to get your start as a crypto PM2 - The differences between crypto and non-crypto PM work3 - Who’s…
If I remember correctly, I've written these "State of" posts for the past 2-3 years. It feels like a beneficial way to summarize my observations from the previous year. I hope you find it beneficial!Among crypto projects, project and product management seems to be establishing itself, albeit slowly, as…
Ok, I give in. It’s time to start a Blockchain PM Telegram community.I’ve been on the fence about this for a while. One one hand, we’re all on chat channel overload. Who needs another one?Then I spoke to a crypto PM earlier this week. We…
I haven’t sent an issue in a while. The run-up to Devcon consumed me. Since coming back after getting delayed because of the Typhoon, I feel like I’ve been playing catch-up! My plan is to start sending these every other week again.I’ve also been directing attention…
As I mentioned in the last issue, I’m actively recruiting for two crypto PM positions. One position is a project manager at libp2p, part of Protocol Labs.You may know Protocol Labs through their IPFS project. libp2p is another project that falls under the Protocol Labs umbrella.About libp2p“…
A while back I introduced the Chainflow Crypto PM Connect and Kick-Start Program. Crypto projects are starting to become interested in it.Actively Recruiting for Two Crypto PM PositionsTwo projects have asked me to help them recruit for open crypto PM positions.The first is Solana. I’ll be sending…
This is part of of what's becoming a "PM'ing Ain't Easy" series. You can find the first issue in the series here.I've recently experienced the rare luxury recently of participating in, rather than leading weekly stand-ups. It's the first time I've been a participant, rather than leader, in a…
Somewhere along the way, speed became THE thing. Things need to get done. They need to get done FAST! Then they need to get done FASTER! Then maybe even FASTER than that!FAST! FAST! FAST!Why?I guess part of it comes from the start-up company fear of running out…
Crypto needs more real users. Adoption and usability are key to realizing decentralization's full potential.A perspective shift is needed to build crypto products real users will use. Most projects build from the ground up. This isn't surprising since most projects are started by developers.It's necessary to shift this…