Giacomo Poggiali
@giaggia.bsky.social
0 to 1 Product Manager | Early-Stage Product Coach @ http://SparringStartups.com | Sparring Partner 🥊 for bold Founders on the quest to Product-Market fit
Mostly publishing on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomopoggiali/
Mostly publishing on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomopoggiali/
"We target young people, they're more likely to adopt innovative products" - aaand that's how I'm 100% sure that a startup has no clue who their ICP is.
People want products that solve a problem or a desire they have, no matter how old they are.
People want products that solve a problem or a desire they have, no matter how old they are.
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"We target young people, they're more likely to adopt innovative products" - aaand that's how I'm 100% sure that a startup has no clue who their ICP is.
People want products that solve a problem or a desire they have, no matter how old they are.
People want products that solve a problem or a desire they have, no matter how old they are.
"Every design choice expresses a vision of humanity" - whoever builds AI products knows this.
Either Andreessen doesn't understand that technology doesn't guide itself, or he is in bad faith pretending so.
Tech is not neutral or self-regulating.
Techno-optimism starts from here.
Either Andreessen doesn't understand that technology doesn't guide itself, or he is in bad faith pretending so.
Tech is not neutral or self-regulating.
Techno-optimism starts from here.
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Every design choice expresses a vision of humanity" - whoever builds AI products knows this.
Either Andreessen doesn't understand that technology doesn't guide itself, or he is in bad faith pretending so.
Tech is not neutral or self-regulating.
Techno-optimism starts from here.
Either Andreessen doesn't understand that technology doesn't guide itself, or he is in bad faith pretending so.
Tech is not neutral or self-regulating.
Techno-optimism starts from here.
Would you attend a university where 95% of the best graduates are unemployed?
If not, then why are we using the same old methods to select which ideas to transform into products?
If not, then why are we using the same old methods to select which ideas to transform into products?
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Would you attend a university where 95% of the best graduates are unemployed?
If not, then why are we using the same old methods to select which ideas to transform into products?
If not, then why are we using the same old methods to select which ideas to transform into products?
Startups with 0 clients: "Let's try with a discounted plan for startups - they have no money, they would prefer a cheaper option to the incumbent and we will get our first MRR"
ok, now does it make any sense to target people with no money?
ok, now does it make any sense to target people with no money?
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Startups with 0 clients: "Let's try with a discounted plan for startups - they have no money, they would prefer a cheaper option to the incumbent and we will get our first MRR"
ok, now does it make any sense to target people with no money?
ok, now does it make any sense to target people with no money?
Feature requests are symptoms, not solutions.
How to stop confusing feature requests with user needs 🧵
How to stop confusing feature requests with user needs 🧵
May 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Feature requests are symptoms, not solutions.
How to stop confusing feature requests with user needs 🧵
How to stop confusing feature requests with user needs 🧵
Everyone drowns in data. Nobody finds insights.
Surveys, “State of the market” PDFs, trend reports, ChatGPT - they all show the surface. The obvious.
Surveys, “State of the market” PDFs, trend reports, ChatGPT - they all show the surface. The obvious.
April 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Everyone drowns in data. Nobody finds insights.
Surveys, “State of the market” PDFs, trend reports, ChatGPT - they all show the surface. The obvious.
Surveys, “State of the market” PDFs, trend reports, ChatGPT - they all show the surface. The obvious.
Products are the power-ups.
Users are the heroes.
Your product is "just" the sidekick that unlocks their next level -- and you should be proud of this!
Users are the heroes.
Your product is "just" the sidekick that unlocks their next level -- and you should be proud of this!
April 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Products are the power-ups.
Users are the heroes.
Your product is "just" the sidekick that unlocks their next level -- and you should be proud of this!
Users are the heroes.
Your product is "just" the sidekick that unlocks their next level -- and you should be proud of this!
It’s amazing to do things that were out of reach, but home-machine bread and bakery bread are not the same.
Yes, I'm talking about #vibecoding.
Don't get me wrong, I love the feeling. But coding a product for real is another thing.
Yes, I'm talking about #vibecoding.
Don't get me wrong, I love the feeling. But coding a product for real is another thing.
March 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It’s amazing to do things that were out of reach, but home-machine bread and bakery bread are not the same.
Yes, I'm talking about #vibecoding.
Don't get me wrong, I love the feeling. But coding a product for real is another thing.
Yes, I'm talking about #vibecoding.
Don't get me wrong, I love the feeling. But coding a product for real is another thing.
#vibecoding
the next unicorn will be the AI tech lead that fixes and harmonizes the mess created by vibe coders.
the next unicorn will be the AI tech lead that fixes and harmonizes the mess created by vibe coders.
March 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#vibecoding
the next unicorn will be the AI tech lead that fixes and harmonizes the mess created by vibe coders.
the next unicorn will be the AI tech lead that fixes and harmonizes the mess created by vibe coders.
Elon, X and Grok - a fantastic adventure
February 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Elon, X and Grok - a fantastic adventure
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#Product Valentine’s card #3/8
Share your favorite one with your favorite #ProductManager😂 💌
@lennysan.bsky.social
Share your favorite one with your favorite #ProductManager😂 💌
@lennysan.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#Product Valentine’s card #3/8
Share your favorite one with your favorite #ProductManager😂 💌
@lennysan.bsky.social
Share your favorite one with your favorite #ProductManager😂 💌
@lennysan.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#Startup Valentine’s card #8/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Startup Valentine’s card #8/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
#Startup Valentine’s card #7/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Startup Valentine’s card #7/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
#Startup Valentine’s card #6/8
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February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Startup Valentine’s card #6/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
#Startup Valentine’s card #5/8
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February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Startup Valentine’s card #5/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌 (Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
#Startup Valentine’s card #4/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌
(Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌
(Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Startup Valentine’s card #4/8
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌
(Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)
Send one to the founder or investor you love 😂 💌
(Ps sorry they're in Comic Sans but I couldn't find WordArt)