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How to Increase Product Velocity

Geoff Charles · Geoff Charles (Medium) Free Intermediate

Charles, VP of Product at Ramp (a company known for shipping fast), lays out the operating practices that keep small teams moving quickly. It is tactical: how to scope, how to reduce dependencies, how to keep decisions from stalling. Useful once you have a team and want the concrete mechanics behind a fast cadence.

  • Keep teams small so they can move without coordination overhead
  • Reduce dependencies and unclear ownership to protect speed
  • Scope work tightly so something ships every cycle
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  1. How often should an early-stage startup ship?

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