David Pereira David Pereira is a product leader with 15+ years of experience. He's sharpened his skills by leading diverse teams, from startups to giant corporations. Since 2020, he has openly shared his mistakes, failures, and insights on agile product management, reaching over 10 million readers worldwide. His thought-provoking courses had 15K+ satisfied students across 100+ countries. Let his unique expertise inspire your journey.

Stories by David Pereira

A Guide To Smoke Testing

A guide to smoke testing

Product Management

Smoke testing is a simple process to ensure the core part of your solution works smoothly when you add new ones.

David Pereira
Feb 1, 2024 ⋅ 3 min read
How To Craft An Engaging Elevator Pitch

How to craft an engaging elevator pitch

Product Management

An elevator pitch is a technique to help you introduce yourself and get the person interested in knowing more.

David Pereira
Jan 25, 2024 ⋅ 3 min read
Unlocking The Power Of Intrinsic Motivation

Unlocking the power of intrinsic motivation

Product Management

When someone does something because they relate to it or because it matters to them that’s an intrinsic motivation.

David Pereira
Jan 22, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
Meeting Agenda Template And Guide

Meeting agenda template and guide

Product Management

There’s a good chance that you spend more than twenty hours a week on meetings. There’s also a high chance that you dislike attending them.

David Pereira
Jan 19, 2024 ⋅ 3 min read
Navigating The Stages Of The Product Lifecycle

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle

Product Management

Understanding your product stage is fundamental to crafting your strategy, organizing your team, and setting goals.

David Pereira
Jan 16, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
Understanding Different Leadership Styles In The Workplace

Understanding different leadership styles in the workplace

Product Management

Leadership styles are difficult to master and need to be flexible so that they can accommodate the needs of particular team members.

David Pereira
Jan 9, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read
Revenue Vs. Profit: What's The Difference And Why Does It Matter?

Revenue vs. profit: What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Product Management

Revenue relates to the overall income the company manages to create, while profit refers to what’s left over after covering all costs.

David Pereira
Dec 29, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
Building Trust With An Open-Door Policy

Building trust with an open-door policy

Product Management

In this article, you’ll learn what an open-door policy is, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to build one within your team.

David Pereira
Dec 27, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
What Is The BCG Growth Share Matrix?

What is the BCG growth share matrix?

Product Management

The BCG matrix is a simple way of categorizing your products to understand their growth potential and market share position.

David Pereira
Dec 11, 2023 ⋅ 2 min read
Scaling The Product Review Process

Scaling the product review process

Product Management

A product review is the moment where you evaluate what the team created over the last development cycle and align on the next steps.

David Pereira
Nov 30, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
A guide to leading vs. lagging indicators

A guide to leading vs. lagging indicators

Product Management

In this article, you will learn the difference between lagging and leading metrics and how you can use them to optimize your product.

David Pereira
Nov 2, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
Mastering Self-Management: Skills, Strategies, And Benefits

Mastering self-management: Skills, strategies, and benefits

Product Management

Self-management is the ability to drive your behavior, knowledge, and emotions towards meaningful outcomes.

David Pereira
Oct 17, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read