Nov 5, 2019Managing Ethereum Secrets with Hashicorp VaultWe use the Parity Ethereum client as part of our technology stack to create a blockchain-based full stack application that enables the MediLedger Product Verification Service (PVS). One challenge with any blockchain-based decentralized application is how private keys are stored. …Blockchain2 min readBlockchain2 min read
Feb 1, 2019When to hire your first product manager and what to look for in the candidate?You are a small startup. You have 2 or more co founders with at least one of them being technical and hence being the CTO. You are trying to find product market fit. You run experiments to validate business ideas with prospective customers and see what works. Is there an…Product Management5 min readProduct Management5 min read
Published in HackerNoon.com·Dec 27, 2018How To Build Products Instead Of Custom SolutionsWhen you begin building a company, your goal is to create a product that satisfies an unmet customer need. In the beginning, you’ll find a few prospective customers and build something to meet their needs. …Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
Published in The Startup·Dec 19, 2018Why Blockchain Levels The Playing Field Between Startups And Big CompaniesBig companies have started taking blockchain seriously. JP Morgan Chase, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, and Facebook — among others — are getting in on the action as they begin to realize blockchain’s potential. These massive billion- and trillion-dollar companies may bring about more innovative ideas and use cases for…Blockchain5 min readBlockchain5 min read
Published in HackerNoon.com·Dec 18, 2018Why A Seamless Onboarding Experience For Your Product Is So ImportantThis year, I decided to take advantage of Black Friday and did some shopping for smart home devices — a thermostat and doorbell. I’m not exactly Mr. DIY, but I decided to attempt to set the devices up myself. As I began installing them, it immediately became clear just how…Onboarding5 min readOnboarding5 min read
Published in HackerNoon.com·Nov 30, 2018The Tools Every Product Manager Needs To Be SuccessfulA successful product manager can’t rely on their mind alone. It’s essential you have the right tools to navigate the various complexities of the job and stay connected with your team. As a PM, your duties encompass quite a few different elements such as coming up with ideas, selling them…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Nov 20, 2018Blockchain Vs. Cryptocurrency: How The Two Relate To Each OtherIt’s safe to say most people in the blockchain/crypto industry know the difference between a blockchain and cryptocurrencies. But as someone working in blockchain-based supply chain solutions, I’ve found that many companies wanting to get into the space believe these terms are synonymous. …Bitcoin5 min readBitcoin5 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Nov 16, 20183 Situations When Blockchain Is Completely UnnecessaryBlockchain fever is peaking at the moment.Blockchain4 min readBlockchain4 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Nov 8, 2018How To Make Sense Of Different Product Management Job TitlesDuring my transition from engineer to product manager, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out which role I wanted to be in and what was best for my long-term career goals. It wasn’t easy. You see, there are so many nuances in product management-related roles. Titles can…Product Management5 min readProduct Management5 min read
Published in HackerNoon.com·Nov 1, 2018The WOW FACTOR Turns First-time Visitors into Loyal CustomersConsumer products generally need a feature that sets them apart from the competition. It could be something fun, unique, quirky, or likable. But whatever it is, it must go beyond pure functionality and relate to the user’s experience with the product. This is the “wow factor” of that product. To…UX5 min readUX5 min read
