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Intercom on Product Management

Short, sharp essays on building the right product.

by Des Traynor and John Collins

This compact book collects essays from Intercom's team on how to do product management well. It covers deciding what to build, ruthlessly prioritizing, saying no, and shipping with feedback. It is a quick, opinionated read drawn from running a fast-growing software company.

Early-stage founders are often the de facto product manager and need fast, practical guidance, which this short book delivers. Its bias toward focus and saying no counters the urge to build everything. It is a tight starting point for thinking like a product leader.

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