Articles on Continuous Discovery, Value Creation, Product, and more
We Product Managers have fallen into a dangerous trap: we mostly believe that every problem requires a code-driven solution. This mindset isn't just i...
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
We Product Managers have fallen into a dangerous trap: we mostly believe that every problem requires a code-driven solution. This mindset isn't just inefficient, it's fundamentally breaking how organisations solve challenges.
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
Are you focused on the right things, or just staying busy? Strategic visibility helps uncover whether your efforts truly align with your product’s purpose. What would change if you could clearly see the bigger picture?
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
Yana combines over a decade of product management experience with a unique blend of analytical rigor and creativity. Having led impactful initiatives at Stripe and Lyft, her career showcases her ability to tackle high-stakes challenges, from building “zero-to-one” products to scaling them for millions of users. She brings a data-informed, user-centered approach to her work, empowering her teams to create solutions that not only meet business and technical goals but also genuinely serve user needs.
Yana Michukova
Product Manager, Stripe
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
We’ve become prisoners of our own frameworks—RICE, ICE, and other scoring methods that promise clarity but fail to account for the full spectrum of opportunities. These tools, once innovative, now limit our thinking and block our best ideas.
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
Daniel Thomason brings a diverse background to his role as a fintech product expert leading payments at Google Wallet. Originally from Australia, Daniel has worn many hats, from central bank economist to escape room founder to product leader. Now based in San Francisco, Daniel combines his technical understanding with a people-first approach to make confident, impactful decisions in a high-stakes, global ecosystem.
Daniel Thomason
Lead Product Manager, Google
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
The push for quick wins makes it hard for product teams to focus on lasting impact—how can we find the right balance?
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
Naomi leads with purpose, crafting technology that meets people where they are. She blends human-centered design with a collaborative team approach, always seeking to build solutions that truly resonate. By diving deep into user insights and embracing a spirit of continuous discovery, Naomi brings thoughtful strategy to each decision, ensuring the products she builds are not only scalable but deeply meaningful to those who use them.
Naomi Fitzpatrick
Head of Product, &Open
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
As product managers, our ability to make decisions is our most powerful asset. A product is ultimately the sum of numerous choices made by various people within a company. Product managers are involved in or drive a significant portion of these decisions. Yet we still talk too little about what makes a good decision and how to improve our decision-making skills.
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
Today marks a pivotal moment for Beyond. After hundreds of conversations with product managers and leaders, I’ve decided to focus on what I believe is the most crucial challenge in product management today: building genuine confidence in strategic decisions.
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond
October has been a transformative month at Beyond, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the changes I’ve been working on. These updates aren’t just about new features; they’re about aligning the mission even more closely with your needs as Product Managers striving to make the most impactful decisions.
Alexander Hipp
Founder, Beyond