I often discuss engineering efficiency with curious leaders from non-technical backgrounds. Software engineering, unlike other areas of business that have benefited from years of evolutionary practice to measure business performance, measuring engineering performance, for many, is a black box. Software engineering is still in its infancy from a performance-measuring point…

According to Microsofts latest productivity work trend index report, workers still spend two full days a week on email and in meetings. We all know that these “productivity” tools are time suckers, but the biggest unsolved problem in our mind is Content discovery. Why has the progress been so slow? Introduction …

Over the past year, I have worked with clients from various industries and use cases who have consistently asked about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in their product strategy and product maps. In a recent blog post, I discussed the current hype cycle surrounding AI and compared it to previous hype cycles…

Introduction Welcome to my second blog post, where I’ll share my experiences as an executive at Amazon. In this series, we will discuss how Amazon manages its diverse lines of business, such as Amazon Web Services(AWS) and Amazon.com. In the first post, “How Amazon Uses Mechanisms to Hone Efficiency and Execution,”…

Volume One: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Amazon Working Backward Process! “The working backward process is a huge amount of work. But it will save you even more work later” — Jeff Bezos. Introduction Welcome to the first in a series of Blog posts on my experience working as an executive…

Bill Gates’s books from the 1990s are more relevant today than ever. By Angus Norton, CEO and Founder, Bodhi Venture Labs Introduction I ventured into the high-tech industry in 1991 with Sony, and by 1994, my boss- Sam Kakuda (who remains a friend and mentor to this day) — had gathered…

By Angus Norton, CEO & Founder of Bodhi Venture Labs Women’s rights have come a long way in 100 years, but there’s still work to be done. With International Women’s Day today, it is essential to celebrate and reflect on all of the progress made in gender equality throughout history…

In my last blog post, I discussed the hallmarks, traits, and skills of great teams through the lens of Builders, Dreamers, Operators, and Polishers. In this post, let’s drill down on Product Leadership. Product Leadership is an art form, not a precise science. During my professional journey, I have worked…

Hallmark Traits and Skillsets of GREAT Product Teams…. Every product team needs certain traits and skills to develop successful products. These traits and skills form the foundation of a strong team and enable them to create successful products that meet customer expectations. I have spent 30 years building products; some…