Alex WilliamsinMarshmallow StoriesFrom Frontend Engineer to Engineering Manager: Three lessons learned over the first four monthsLessons learned after transitioning from a Frontend Engineer to an Engineering Coach over the last four months.Jul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020
Alex WilliamsWhen and Why Your Startup Needs a Product ManagerOne of the most important hires you can make as the founder of a startup looking to achieve rapid success is a Product Manager. As you move…Jan 31, 2018Jan 31, 2018
Alex WilliamsWhy Accessibility Matters to Your Startup (Part 2): So you think it’s too time consuming?In my previous article Why Accessibility Matters to Your Startup (Part 1): Who is a disabled user? I discussed the strong likelihood that a…Feb 17, 2017Feb 17, 2017
Alex WilliamsWhy Accessibility Matters to Your Startup (Part 1): Who Is a Disabled User?The idea of implementing ‘accessibility’ into the design of a product or website is often seen as the last thing on a list of nice-to-have…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Alex WilliamsYour Product Needs a Style GuideYou need to build your product on top of a style guide.Aug 3, 2016Aug 3, 2016
Alex WilliamsHow to run a sprint for a small startup product teamDeveloping a product that customers will love, quickly and efficiently, requires managing your product team carefully. Your team may still…May 10, 2016May 10, 2016
Alex WilliamsHow to run an effective retrospectiveA retrospective is essential for helping your team learn and improve as your product evolves. It is also a great opportunity to celebrate…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Alex WilliamsDaily stand-ups; not just for developersA daily stand-up is one of the cornerstones of agile software development. It helps developers share knowledge and stay on track. However…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016