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🚨 Our BIGGEST announcement for the year is here!🚨 India's most curated event for product builders is back — PRODUCT (UN)CONFERENCE '24! We've been to hundreds of conferences globally, and (Un)Conference is how we envision a day for product builders. This event is a celebration of the ecosystem's brightest minds—the people who shape our everyday lives with what they build. ✨ Product (Un)Conference is Back—Bigger, Bolder, and more Exciting! 🗓️ Save the Date: Oct 19, 2024   📍 Venue: Bangalore 🎟️ Early Access Slots: Only 50 available today! 🌟 Here’s what’s different: - Curated Like a Michelin-Star Menu: The best roster of product & tech leaders in town!   - AI Takeover (The Good Kind): We’re reimagining product building in an AI world. Skynet not included.   - Unfiltered Insights: The country's finest minds spilling tech secrets. Better bring a mop! 🤝 Why you shouldn't miss this: - 350+ Attendees from all corners of the ecosystem - 50+ Founders & CXOs ready to share their secrets - 10+ power-packed meticulously curated insightful sessions - Exclusive 1-on-1 Networking opportunities with the best! 🔥 The Guest List is Lit: 400+ Tech Wizards (including you?)🔥 ✨ The Fine Print (in not-so-fine print): - Learn from the Best: Actionable insights, industry trends, and growth strategies from top industry experts for your business.  - Innovate and Elevate: Participate in brainstorming sessions to uncover new strategies for your product and stand out in the market. - Build Meaningful Connections: Network and make friends with other leaders and founders to expand your circle Shoutout to our partners- Mixpanel, Stream, VWO, Bureau, Cashfree Payments for making this happen! Fun Trivia: Last year's (Un)Conference '23 had more than 10k+ registrations and our guest list was limited to just 350 invitations. If you're a senior product/design/tech leader or a founder, this is your chance to be part of an invite-only event designed exclusively for you.  A full day summit where you meet fellow industry peers, interact with top founders and go back with learnings to build the next big thing. Want to get in? Request an invite here - https://lnkd.in/gyEEtBr7 #unconference24 #product #startup #conference

Indian Markets are down by ~15%, should you still invest in SIP? A few years ago, investing in India looked very different—no apps, no easy SIPs, just brokers shouting across trading floors. But today, digital platforms and wider mutual fund adoption have made wealth-building more accessible than ever. In this episode of the Cash to Code podcast series with Signzy, we sit down with Srinivas Jain, Executive Director & Head of Strategy at SBI Mutual Funds, to discuss - - His 28-year journey navigating India’s financial markets. - The rise of SIPs & India's booming retail investment culture. - How mutual funds grew from 5% to 11% of total assets in the last decade. - Is the Indian market overvalued? Where are the real opportunities? - The role of technology in shaping the future of investing. With ₹30,000 Cr flowing into SIPs every month, India's financial revolution is in full swing. But are you making the most of it? 🤔 👉 Hosted by Suhas Motwani & Amit Goel, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! Whether you're just starting out or deep into the markets—this one’s for you. 💯 🎬 Tune in NOW: https://lnkd.in/dDU_zUsZ

Manus AI: The First AI That Doesn’t Ask—It Acts AI has been a tool for years—waiting for human input, responding to prompts, and assisting decision-making. China has built it The world is watching. Silicon Valley is rethinking its strategy The AI assistant era is over The age of self-directed AI has begun Manus AI changes that This is not just an advanced chatbot. It is the world’s first fully autonomous AI agent that operates independently. It doesn’t just help humans—it replaces them. What Makes Manus AI Different? No Prompts Required – It initiates tasks on its own, without waiting for instructions. Multi-Agent Intelligence – A core executor delegates complex tasks to specialized sub-agents, ensuring efficiency across industries. Real Decision-Making – It screens job candidates, analyzes financial markets, develops software, and designs strategies—without human oversight. End-to-End Execution – Integrated with 29+ tools, it browses the web, runs scripts, automates workflows, and completes entire projects. Cloud-Based Autonomy – It continues working in the background, notifying users only when results are ready. The AI Power Shift: China vs. Silicon Valley - For decades, Silicon Valley dominated AI innovation. But Manus AI marks a turning point. - Built in China, leveraging refined versions of Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Alibaba’s Qwen models. - Operates independently, while ChatGPT-4 and Gemini still rely on human prompts. - Represents a shift from passive assistance to self-directed execution. Why This Changes Everything - AI is no longer a tool—it is an autonomous force capable of replacing human decision-making. - Sectors like finance, HR, software development, and marketing will see AI taking on high-level tasks. - Companies may soon be forced to replace human labor with AI, not by choice, but by necessity. After Deepseek, Chinese builders have been on build mode & shipping new models, better LLMs, better tools & beating Silicon Valley at its own game (?) #chatgpt #ai #deepseek #manusai

Your next big idea might start here! ➡ Nothing beats in-person conversations with fellow builders, dreamers, and doers! Whether you're an aspiring PM, a startup founder, or a seasoned product leader, GrabChai is where the best minds connect, exchange insights, and build meaningful relationships beyond just LinkedIn connections. We’re bringing these high-energy meetups to cities across the globe! Here are some of the exciting upcoming gatherings: ✅ TPF x Rakuten - Full Circle: The Path to Product Leadership (Singapore) ✅ GrabChai: Palo Alto's Craziest Product Hangout ✅ Trail Talks (San Francisco) ✅ Game, Set, Chai (Bengaluru) But that’s just a glimpse! We’re also heading to: 📍 Mumbai 📍 Jakarta 📍 Pune 📍 South Bay 📍 And more! ✨ Why should you join? - No boring panels – Just real, open, and candid product conversations. - Network with builders, not just talkers – Find your next co-founder, mentor, or hire. - Casual but impactful – No suits, no sales pitches, just meaningful discussions. If you're serious about growth—both personal and professional—this is where you need to be. 🚀 🔗 Find an event near you & RSVP now: https://lu.ma/grabchai See you soon!🔥

Google Chrome: Smarter, Faster, and More Secure with AI Chrome is evolving into an intelligent assistant that enhances how you browse, work, and stay secure. Here are 10 powerful features to transform your experience: Instant Map Access – Click an address, and it opens in Google Maps—no copy-pasting needed Google Lens Integration – Search smarter with contextual insights for seamless discovery Extract Text from Videos – Capture key points from YouTube videos directly in Chrome’s sidebar Tab Organizer – Auto-group similar tabs to reduce clutter and improve focus Read Aloud – Convert any webpage into audio for effortless multitasking Autofill Verification Codes – Instantly detect and enter SMS codes—no app switching Gemini AI in Chrome – Get real-time suggestions, draft ideas, and explore topics from the address bar Sync Tabs Across Devices – Start on one device, continue seamlessly on another Enhanced Download Security – Chrome flags risky files and offers extra protection for encrypted downloads AI-Powered Writing Assistant – Easily draft reviews, RSVPs, or emails with smart suggestions With these upgrades, Chrome isn’t just a browser—it’s your AI-powered productivity and security companion. Which feature will impact your workflow the most? Follow The Product Folks for more such helpful and powerful posts 🚀 #ai #google #aitools #productmanagement

80+ AI tools to finish months of work in minutes 1. Research - ChatGPT - Copilot - Gemini - Abacus - DeepSeek  - Perplexity 2. Image - Fotor - Dalle 3 - Stability AI - Midjourney - Microsoft Designer 3. CopyWriting - Rytr - Copy AI - Writesonic - Adcreative AI 4. Writing - Jasper - HIX AI - Jenny AI - Textblaze - Quillbot 5. Website - 10Web - Durable - Framer - Style AI 6. Video - Klap - Opus - Eightify - InVideo - HeyGen - Runway - ImgCreator AI - Morphstudio .xyz 7. Meeting - Tldv - Otter - Noty AI - Fireflies 8. SEO - VidIQ - Seona AI - BlogSEO - Keywrds ai 9. Chatbot - Droxy - Chatbase - Mutual info - Chatsimple 10. Presentation - Decktopus - Slides AI - Gamma AI - Designs AI - Beautiful AI 11. Automation - Make - Zapier - Xembly - Bardeen 12. Prompts - FlowGPT - Alicent AI - PromptBox - Promptbase - Snack Prompt 13. UI/UX - Figma - Uizard - UiMagic - Photoshop 14. Design - Canva - Flair AI - Designify - Clipdrop - Autodraw - Magician design 15. Logo Generator - Looka - Designs AI - Brandmark - Stockimg AI - Namecheap 16. Audio - Lovo ai - Eleven labs - Songburst AI - Adobe Podcast 17. Productivity - Merlin - Tinywow - Notion AI - Adobe Sensei - Personal AI 18. Social media management - Tapilo - Typefully - Hypefury - TweetHunter How many of these do you use? For more insightful Product updates and strategies, follow The Product Folks!  #product #productmanagement #ai #aitools

Duolingo’s secret playbook: Fun, unhinged, and relentlessly effective. - Product: Retention is king, gamification builds habits, and data wins every argument. Ship fast, but only what works. - Hiring: High bar, no shortcuts. Generalists thrive, egos don’t. Culture > individual brilliance. - Experimentation: Hundreds of tests weekly. Ruthless prioritization. Kill ideas fast, scale what works. - Brand: Duo the owl is an IP moat. Humor + virality = organic growth. Marketing fuels product love. - Monetization: Free stays great, paywalls kill retention. Revenue follows engagement, never the other way. A masterclass in building sticky, scalable, and beloved products. Which other consumer products are similar to Duolingo?

🏓 Pickleball, Products & Unforgettable Connections! Last week in Bangalore & Mumbai, we set out to have some fun with our Pickleball Meetups! What started as a simple idea to bring the community together turned into something much bigger—a space where product folks and founders connected beyond job titles, beyond LinkedIn and beyond just networking. 🔥 Some came for the sport but stayed for the people. 🤝 Some joined to talk about products but left with new friendships. 🎯 Some just wanted to have fun but walked away with fresh perspectives. Between the serves, smashes and strategy discussions, we saw what truly makes a community—real conversations, shared laughs and meaningful connections. We’ve always believed that the best ideas don’t come from formal meetings—they come from moments like these. Unplanned. Unexpected. Unforgettable. 🚀 If you missed this one, don’t worry—we’re just getting started. More meetups, more meaningful connections and more chances to bring this community together are on the way. 👉 Join us for the next one now - https://lu.ma/Grabchai

Shark Tank India S4 – A Product Management Tradeoff SonyLIV made a bold product decision. No TV. OTT-only. A classic tradeoff. 🎯 Tradeoff 1: Monetization vs. Reach •⁠ ⁠Paid users grew 22%. Engagement up 27%. •⁠ ⁠But TV’s 700M+ audience is gone. •⁠ ⁠Sony chose subscriptions over ad-supported scale. •⁠ ⁠A hybrid model (early OTT + delayed TV) could optimize both. 📢 Tradeoff 2: Audience Growth vs. Discoverability •⁠ ⁠100% growth in 42 Tier-2 cities. •⁠ ⁠But OTT requires active intent—TV enabled passive discovery. •⁠ ⁠Fewer casual viewers = Lower organic conversations. •⁠ ⁠Solution? YouTube highlights or a limited-time free episode as a funnel. ⏳ Tradeoff 3: Engagement vs. Long-Term Retention •⁠ ⁠High engagement now. But will users stay? •⁠ ⁠If they subscribed just for Shark Tank, churn could spike post-season. •⁠ ⁠Sony needs follow-up content to sustain retention. A bold bet on OTT. Higher engagement, but lower visibility. Would you prioritize monetization, or go hybrid for reach?

🚀 Can you crack the perfect loan application journey? The Product Folks is teaming up with Tide – a game-changer in financial services –  for an exciting Product Teardown! Your challenge? Reimagine the loan acquisition journey. - How do you minimize friction and make approvals seamless? - What makes a loan journey engaging & repeat-worthy? - Can you craft an experience that beats the best in the industry? This is your chance to think like a PM, design a winning user flow, and showcase your product chops! Important Dates :  💬 Slack AMA – 3rd March 📩 Deck Submission – 10th March 🎤 Demo Day – 15th March Winners get exciting prizes worth upto ₹75K! 📍 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dEjUdijw Tag your Product, UX, and Fintech enthusiast friends—this one's BIG!