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The nasty side effects of bad PLG
- PLG, or product-led growth, is a popular strategy among startups but can have negative side effects if not managed properly from a CFO's perspective.
- Five claims about PLG include capping share of wallet, losing money on credit card processing fees, missing valuable feedback by not talking to customers, limitations on scaling without a sales team, and even PLG darlings not fully relying on PLG.
- PLG emphasizes expansion through customer growth and the importance of a better product that delivers value, while optimizing retention and risk management.
- Credit card processing fees and revenue risks are highlighted as challenges for PLG businesses, with recommendations to mitigate risk and optimize subscription plans.
- Understanding customer pain points through direct interactions is emphasized as essential, even in a PLG model, to build a successful product and differentiate from competitors.
- PLG hits a ceiling at a certain point necessitating the integration of a sales team for upmarket growth and handling complexities in enterprise customer relationships.
- Balancing PLG and sales strategies is crucial for successful scaling, with the need to integrate both approaches effectively above a certain revenue threshold.
- Atlassian is cited as an example of a company that advocates for PLG but also utilizes an enterprise salesforce to cater to larger customers, highlighting the blend of PLG and sales strategies in successful companies.
- The article concludes that PLG is valuable for initial growth and cost efficiency but transitioning to enterprise scale requires a strategic combination of PLG and sales efforts.
- Understanding the nuanced approach of combining PLG and sales strategies is essential for long-term revenue growth and success in the B2B market.
- PLG is seen as a valuable tool for initiating growth and market fit but needs to be complemented by effective sales strategies for sustainable enterprise scale and customer acquisition.
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5 Developer Pain Points Solved by Internal Developer Platforms
- Developers often spend a significant amount of time managing tools instead of coding, with up to 75% of time wasted on toolchain maintenance.
- Platform engineering simplifies development by providing clear instructions and modular components, akin to official LEGO kits.
- Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) help solve common pain points like deployment bottlenecks, context switching costs, and environment inconsistencies.
- IDPs offer self-service templates for deployments, reducing the need for specialized knowledge and manual steps.
- They also address context switching costs by creating unified interfaces and standardized workflows, minimizing interruptions.
- Standardized environment templates and self-service provisioning through IDPs ensure consistency across development stages.
- By reducing cognitive load from managing multiple tools, IDPs streamline development with uniform interfaces and workflows.
- IDPs embed security into workflows, automating security scanning and compliance checks to provide real-time feedback on issues.
- Teams can leverage existing tools like Git workflows, Docker containers, and CI/CD pipelines to implement platform engineering practices.
- Implementing IDPs can enhance productivity, reduce development friction, and create a more efficient development lifecycle.
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HRKatha
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Aviation Ministry introduces transition plan for Celebi’s 10,000 employees
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation has introduced a transition plan to facilitate the absorption of nearly 10,000 Celebi employees by other service providers at major Indian airports.
- This initiative follows Celebi's decision to wind down its operations at key Indian airports, prompting the need for a smooth handover process.
- Existing Airport Entry Permits for Celebi staff will remain valid until May 19, and new permits will be issued under incoming ground-handling employers to prevent operational disruptions.
- While the transition plan is in progress, decisions regarding the redistribution of Celebi's assets and staff among existing and new service providers are still under review to ensure uninterrupted ground operations.
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Why I Stopped Doing Everything Manually in DevOps
- Manual work in DevOps can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and inconsistencies in deployments.
- Automation tools like Ansible offer a more efficient way to handle tasks like server configuration.
- Automation allows for consistent provisioning, updates, and frees up time for higher-value work.
- Shifts in mindset include prioritizing automation, reducing manual intervention, and designing for scale and resilience.
- The key question in DevOps is always: 'Can this task be automated?'
- Automation aims to enhance human ingenuity by eliminating repetitive tasks.
- The article suggests starting small with automation to experience time and reliability benefits.
- Automation is not about replacing humans but about enabling them to focus on complex problems and innovation.
- The importance of sharing automation stories and learning from others in the field is highlighted.
- The article also promotes an e-book on DevOps interview questions for comprehensive preparation.
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Andhra Pradesh govt eases employee transfer ban till 2 June
- Andhra Pradesh government has temporarily relaxed the ban on employee transfers from 16 May to 2 June to facilitate administrative efficiency and address personal and medical needs.
- Comprehensive guidelines have been issued for governing the transfer process during this period.
- Employees who have served continuously at a single station for five years or more as of 31 May, 2025, will be mandatorily transferred; others can apply based on personal requests.
- Priority in transfers will be given to specific categories of employees, including those with disabilities, those with children needing medical facilities, and those serving in tribal areas for over two years.
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TBM 358: The Genius of SVPG
- SVPG and Marty Cagan's book 'Transformed' have made a substantial impact on large enterprises, delivering change in an executive-friendly way.
- The book challenges leaders to improve their product game without threatening their self-image, affirming their competence, bravery, and vision.
- SVPG's approach helps change agents understand that the messenger, timing, and framing are crucial for driving change effectively within organizations.
- Internal change agents need to focus on industry narratives, peer signaling, and timing to ensure their messages are heard and acted upon.
- SVPG's method focuses on aspirational messaging to create tension and motivate leaders, rather than delving into the messy details of change.
- Leading change while maintaining day-to-day operations is a significant challenge, requiring attention to structural changes and removing operational constraints.
- Close proximity to revenue can make the adoption of a product operating model easier, while continuous improvement and systemic issues remain challenges even in high-performing tech companies.
- Leaders play a vital role in facilitating change by creating the right environment and constraints for empowered teams.
- Change can also be viewed as navigating tensions, sensemaking, learning, or healing, and successful transformation often involves embracing multiple perspectives.
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Productivity Rituals of Successful Entrepreneurs
- Successful entrepreneurs prioritize intentional rituals that maintain consistent energy and focus throughout demanding workdays.
- Morning rituals play a crucial role, with practices like meditation, exercise, hydration, and stable nutrition setting a strong foundation for the day.
- Workspaces are optimized to reduce cognitive demands, with attention to elements like lighting, noise levels, and digital organization methods.
- Productive entrepreneurs embrace deep work methodologies, strategic time blocking, renewal rituals, end-of-day routines, and adaptability to sustain long-term productivity.
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🚀 The Unspoken Rules of Remote Work That Nobody Tells You
- Remote work can present unexpected challenges that aren't commonly discussed.
- Key unspoken rules for remote work include fake commuting for productivity, prioritizing reliable Wi-Fi, over communicating to stay visible, avoiding long email chains with quick calls, managing time zones effectively, creating a productive work environment, mastering the skill of unplugging, starting with smaller travel experiences, staying connected to colleagues, and creating office-like routines for success.
- Adapting a structured approach to remote work and following these unspoken rules can lead to a successful experience, while neglecting them can result in difficulties.
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From Meh to Hired: How to Upgrade Your Resume with AI That Works
- The article discusses how AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, can be used to upgrade a resume effectively.
- The author shares their experience of using ChatGPT to improve their resume, leading to more callbacks and interviews.
- They provide steps and insights on how to leverage ChatGPT for resume enhancement, using a mock resume example.
- The article recommends utilizing tools like Resume GPT by Jobright for AI-powered resume writing and ATS-friendly formatting.
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How We Launched 10x Faster in Production
- Gentian Elmazi, a software engineer and co-founder of Infinitcode.com, discusses the company's focus on developing web applications powered by deep tech like AI, NLP, and blockchain.
- Infinitcode.com enforces maintainable, readable, and scalable code using layered architectural patterns and GitHub Flow for source control, but faced a bottleneck with senior engineers spending 40% of their time on code reviews.
- The company piloted an internal AI code reviewer, Infinitcode.ai, which led to a 35% productivity gain, 30% performance improvement, catching over 15 security bugs, and fixing 120+ typos and style violations.
- Key features of Infinitcode.ai include multi-model integration, custom rulesets, rapid support and iteration, with lessons learned emphasizing that AI empowers but doesn't replace developers, the importance of iterating on rules, and the need to measure and visualize metrics for ROI.
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From 60 to 25 Hours: Practical Tips for Effective AI-Assisted Development
- Cut development time by 60% (from 60 to 25 hours) using AI tools effectively.
- Choose your tech stack yourself - don't let AI make these decisions.
- Set up your project structure manually to avoid outdated packages and weird folder structures.
- Break down tasks into small, specific requests for AI - focus on building components and features step by step.
- Provide relevant documentation snippets to help AI understand framework-specific requirements.
- Always refactor AI-generated code to clean up messy implementations.
- Experiment with different AI models to find what works best for your workflow.
- Start fresh sessions for new features to avoid recurring patterns and improve AI output.
- Don't overburden AI with entire project tasks at once - guide it to work on individual components.
- Switch between AI models for coding tasks to find the best fit for your coding style and preferences.
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3 AI Tools That Can Help You Make Passive Income in 2025
- AI tools are already being used by savvy individuals to generate passive income effortlessly.
- Three powerful AI tools discussed are ChatGPT for content creation and SEO, Pictory for automated video creation for YouTube, and 3Commas for automated crypto trading.
- These tools enable tasks such as writing blog posts, creating videos, and trading cryptocurrency to be automated, allowing individuals to earn money without constant supervision.
- By combining these tools and strategies, individuals can maximize automation and create a smart income stream without the need for coding or a large team.
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GAFAM Is the New Religion
- A new faith has silently emerged in the form of GAFAM - Google, Apple, Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Microsoft, shaping rituals and morality of individuals.
- This new 'religion' is not based on traditional spiritual elements but on the influence of algorithms and technology in everyday life.
- Control has shifted from external enforcement to voluntary submission through habitual use of technology, blurring the lines between spiritual transcendence and technological convenience.
- The narrative highlights the impact of dataism and algorithmic control in shaping beliefs and behaviors, prompting a call to question the influence and power of this 'new religion'.
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SV Nathan joins PwC as country leader
- SV Nathan has joined PwC as its country leader, leading the company’s acceleration centres in India.
- Nathan, an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, brings with him extensive experience from his roles at Deloitte India, Sterling Holiday Resorts, Microland, Reliance Infocomm, and Planetasia.
- With a career spanning several decades, Nathan has demonstrated expertise in handling human resources and industrial relations, making him a valuable addition to PwC.
- Nathan is also the co-founder and chairman of Visara Human Capital Consulting, known globally for his coaching, mentoring, leadership, and motivational skills.
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Your Real Value as a Frontend Engineer
- Frontend engineers transitioning from focusing on tools to focusing on purpose and impact.
- Real value lies in understanding how to use tools to solve meaningful problems for end-users and developers.
- For end-users, value lies in considerations like accessibility, performance, responsiveness, and visual quality.
- For the team, value is added through code quality, tooling, documentation, communication, and workflow improvements.
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