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We tried something new this time in our Pune DeTour, and it turned out to be an incredible experience! The workshop followed a hands-on, collaborative format where participants worked in teams to brainstorm strategies, define activities, and allocate budgets for key PLG motions This was led by Tanmay Ratnaparkhe, who introduced the $1𝐌 𝐏𝐋𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, breaking it down into an easy-to-follow format. This framework focused on three critical PLG motions: 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Participants were divided into three teams—a diverse mix of 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐆𝐓𝐌 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬—each guided by a ThriveStack member. This setup fostered rich, cross-functional collaboration. Over 30 minutes, the teams brainstormed strategies, outlined activities, and allocated budgets for each stage. Once the brainstorming session wrapped up, team leaders presented their strategies to the larger group. This sparked lively discussions and insightful feedback on optimizing approaches, creating a collaborative and learning-focused environment. To wrap up, Ajay Singh from ThriveStack shared an ideal PLG strategy scenario, highlighting the key aspects to prioritize while planning. His insights provided valuable clarity and focus, leaving participants with actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives on PLG. This success wouldn’t have been possible without the our amazing community and partners: 🙌 Ideas To Impacts | Predis.ai | ThriveStack Follow us to stay updated on more insightful events and workshops. 𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧—𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝! 🚀 #GTMDialoguesDeTour #GTM #Pune #PLG #SaaS #FoundersMeetup #B2B Sandeep Sonkusale | Amey Sadar | Ashutosh Saitwal | Ankit Gupta | Devayani Purohit | Jaidev Karanth | Aditi Vaidya | Atanu Roy | Rucha Wele | Saurabh Lahoti | Saurabh Ahuja | Pankaj Tripathi | Amey Saraf

Join us for an insightful conversation with Vigneshbabu A , Technical Consultant at ManageEngine, as he shares his expertise and experiences at the EmergeTech Multicity Chapter in Pune. In this interview, hosted by Simran Shiwalkar, journalist at CIO News, Vignesh delves into the latest trends and innovations in the tech industry, offering valuable insights for professionals and enthusiasts alike. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more exclusive interviews and updates from EmergeTech events #EmergeTech #ManageEngine #TechInnovation #ITManagement #CIONews #VigneshBabu #SimranShiwalkar #Pune #TechInterview

𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝟨, 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 a 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳! 🎉 I got the opportunity to meet experienced Pune-based SaaS founders and learn about their hands-on experience with product-led growth (PLG). A special thanks to Tanmay Ratnaparkhe for organizing the 𝗣𝗟𝗚 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 and Amey Saraf for all his support in making it a success! The interactive discussion was filled with valuable real-life data and insights. Some of the key takeaways discussed in the roundtable:- ❓𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗣𝗟𝗚 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? It turns out PLG isn't a magic bullet, but there are ways to assess its viability. The key factors to consider are your product's user-friendliness and the clarity of its value proposition. ❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗣𝗟𝗚 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? The discussion identified key analytical metrics that can help founders track success or failure. This is crucial for running experiments with confidence. ❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗟𝗚 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? A clear roadmap for running PLG experiments, analyzing the data, and then iterating based on findings emerged as another key takeaway. ❓𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗟𝗚? Allocating the right resources for PLG initiatives was a significant discussion point. We explored effective strategies for founders to staff their PLG teams and ensure they have the bandwidth to make it work. ❓𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗟𝗚 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆? We explored how PLG and SLG can actually complement each other for a well-rounded growth strategy. Additionally, we discussed how some founders are finding success with a hybrid PLG + SLG approach. More PLG insights to come in my upcoming posts. Stay tuned! GTMDialogues + Predis.ai Saurabh Lahoti Abhay Tilwankar Ambar Bokare Girish Gore Jayesh Kitukale Kapil Khangaonkar Neelam Talera Rajesh Kalane Uday Birajdar Amol Shinde #gtmdialogues #pune #b2saas #foundersmeetup #roundtable

Today, I had the privilege of attending an inspiring session with YASH Technologies. Their mantra, "large enough to transform, but small enough to care," truly resonated with me. It underscored the significance of not just technological innovation💡 but the value of building genuine human connections. A key takeaway was their focus on internal stakeholder management as the cornerstone for seamless project execution🗝️, regardless of how advanced the technology may be. It reinforced that success in the IT service industry goes beyond delivering solutions—it's about fostering lasting partnerships.🤝 I also found their emphasis on relationship-building insightful. As they say, "Your network is your net worth."🌐 It’s a reminder that cultivating meaningful, long-term connections is essential for both personal and professional growth 📈. I must admit, the only long-term relationship I’m struggling with is the one I have with my snooze button. 💤 Still working on that one! 😅 A special thanks to Shraddha Agrawal and Adwitiya Tiwari for the impactful session on Business Development in IT services—it left me inspired and eager to apply these insights to my journey ahead! ✨ #YASHTechnologies #BusinessDevelopment #Partnerships #IIMVisakhapatnam #B2B #ClientRelationship #Gratitude

Glad to attend https://lnkd.in/dzfmFbNp on 13th Apr in Pune. Thanks Institute of Product Leadership for hosting it. My learnings while attending #ProductManagement in #AI Era: - from Shailendra Abhyankar, What are Augmented LLMs, Agentic Reasoning, how we position ourself and align AI vision by #Gartner, System 1 & 2 thinking, ANI to AGI to ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence), AI stack - from Shripadraj Mujumdar (#michelin), Seema Joshi (#NICE), Yogendra Joshi (#Google), Ekta Kamdar (#Pluralsight) & SaiSatish Vedam (#IPL) - Future Forecasting, Innovation Pipeline followed at their Org, How Rethinking Skilling & Hiring, Solutionating, KIA framework (Knowledge Insights & Actions) by Yogendra Joshi, Power of Simplicity, Baby AGI Framework, TLDR, whom will they hire PM vs ML?, etc. - from Pinkesh Shah (#Qualys) - Revenu Models and Pricing Models in AI, lot of new Ideas, EyeScanner to #Shaadi.com, #microsoftXPVersion, Why to rent Sofa vs buying :), #phoenixTechnologies for booting process, #katrinaKaif, NBCA

🚀 Excited to share insights from an enriching webinar led by the esteemed Dr. Deepa Kedar Rele at the MIMA Institution of Management, Pune, conducted by Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning on January 25, 2025. Effective communication is as crucial as the air we breathe—it's essential for engaging with colleagues, clients, and even those we don't know yet. 🌟 Here are some key takeaways that can enhance our communication skills for better placement opportunities: Mindful Communication: It's more than just speaking; it's about active listening to truly understand the needs and sentiments of others. Types of Conversation: Practical: What do we want to achieve? Emotional: How are we feeling? Social: Who are we as a team? The 5 Performance Foundations: Trust, Communication, Attitude, Competence, and Discipline. These are crucial for fostering strong relationships and achieving success. The Power of Non-Verbal Communication: How we present ourselves—our gestures, eye contact, and even a smile—speaks volumes. The 5 C's of Communication: Clarity, Conciseness, Completeness, Correctness, and Courtesy. Remember, in the quest for opportunities, communication is our most powerful tool. Let’s make every conversation count! 💬✨ #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #MindfulCommunication #WebinarInsights

### Do You Want to Improve or Redesign? The decision to improve or redesign a process is critical in driving sustainable growth and achieving organizational objectives. Here's how to determine when to improve or redesign and the factors to consider: ## Improvement vs. Redesign: Key Considerations # When to Use Incremental Improvement Stable Process: The process is functional but requires optimization to meet Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs) or Critical to Process (CTPs). Low Entitlement Level: Incremental changes can yield measurable results without significant overhaul. Efficiency Gains: Small process adjustments improve efficiency, reduce waste, or enhance quality. # When to Opt for Redesign (Creation Process) 1. Process Absence: No formalized process exists for the given function or goal. 2. New Product/Service: Introduction of a new offering requires a completely new process design. 3. Process Fragmentation: Multiple, inconsistent versions of the process are in use, leading to inefficiencies. 4. Entitlement Reached: Incremental changes are insufficient to achieve desired outcomes, as the process is at its performance limits. 5. Process Failure: The process consistently fails to meet CCRs or CTPs, requiring a fundamental redesign. 6. IT Implementation: Technology-driven transformations necessitate process re-engineering to align with new capabilities. # Steps to Define and Transition Analyze Opportunities Identify whether the current process can achieve the set goals. Assess if the process is operating at its maximum potential or "entitlement." Pinpoint whether existing challenges stem from fundamental flaws or inefficiencies. # Define Opportunities Review the charter and scope outlined for the improvement initiative. Build a robust project plan based on the analysis and findings. Determine whether to enhance the process or transition to creation for a redesign. # Guiding Questions to Decide Does the process meet CCRs or CTPs consistently? Are there signs of diminishing returns despite continuous improvements? Are multiple process versions causing inefficiencies or inconsistencies? Will technological changes fundamentally alter the process flow? By systematically analyzing opportunities and defining objectives, teams can make informed decisions about whether to pursue incremental improvements or transition to redesign. Both approaches, when aligned with business goals, foster continuous improvement and sustainable success. *If you want to know more contact* Sambhaji Satpute, Director & Business Coach. SMOT® India Tech Solutions Pune. & SMRG- Pan India Team sjsatpute21.smot@gmail.com

An #Impromptu ProductTank Pune #Meetup: A Saturday Morning Well Spent! Community thrives on people, their intent, and their shared passion — and today was a perfect testament to that. What started with Abhimanyu Tanwar’s initiative to connect quickly turned into a gathering of curious minds, passionate conversations, and enriching discussions at the #Starbucks in #PavilionMall. With product as the central theme, the conversations spanned diverse and thought-provoking topics: 🤖 AI’s role in product management: How AI is reshaping development, product research, and persona building. While it may take time to replace user personas completely, the possibilities of AI predicting human behavior and supporting simulations could significantly reduce research and experimentation time. ✈️ Travel industry innovation: A fascinating product idea shared by Rohit that had everyone intrigued. 📊 The importance of business value: Sushmita Uplap journey was a revelation as she shared the critical lesson of asking for business value before starting work. It struck a chord with many PMs who’ve learned the hard way that smart work driven by outcomes is far more impactful than mere hard work. 🦋 Driving transformation: Yogesh M.'s inspiring story of leading initiatives in a large organization to elevate product management and its mindset in an engineering-dominated industry. The energy was infectious, the ideas abundant, and the learnings invaluable. It’s amazing how 2 hours of impromptu conversations can lead to such thoughtful discussions and meaningful connections. Here’s to more such gatherings, unplanned yet profoundly impactful! #ProductTankPune #ProductManagement #Community

A Journey of Connections: From Pune to Your Name Have you ever watched a movie that made you see your own world in a new light? Last week, while visiting Exela’s HQ in Pune, I experienced just that. While I was there, I watched the movie Your Name, and it struck a chord with me. The story highlights the deep connections between two characters, even though they are separated by time and distance. It made me think about our industry. In our tech-driven world, #automation can feel like it’s putting up walls (reduced human interaction). But what if we used it to break those walls down instead? Imagine turning our tools into relationship builders instead of just time-savers! Imagine if we could turn our tools into ways to build relationships! It left me wondering: how can we strengthen our bonds with customers in this busy, tech-driven world? I’d love to hear your thoughts—or your best Your Name impressions! #Exela #Automation #CustomerSatisfaction #YourName #Networking

This was one of my most fulfilling programs These techno commercial salespeople from across the world grouped in Bangalore to go through a sales acceleration workshop. It's fulfilling for me because of the amount of knowledge and skills I transferred to these eager learners. A few key takeaways that were common across the batch were 1. Applying the elements of value while selling and not just sticking to functional value 2. Listening without judgment, bias, or assumptions. 3. Communicating effectively that minimizes misunderstanding 4. Using storytelling frameworks to influence customer's thoughts and decisions 5. Strategically move a customer down the funnel and not rush into it. If you ask me what my unique value proposition is as a #salestrainer I would say, "It's the deep understanding of sales and selling that I possess. There are many better trainers than me. When it comes to making the content relevant and practical that's where I would win" #sales #salescoach #salesmentor #salestraining #salesintelligence #sellingskills #workshop