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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The key to successful product development is to maintain clarity on both the problem we're solving and the solution we're proposing, ensuring that the team is engaged and understands their tasks.

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A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")

@ Lenny's Podcast

A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")

03/30/25

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