The secret roadmap contains revolutionary ideas that we never discuss publicly, allowing us to surprise users with innovative features.

We have a public roadmap that lists features users have requested, but we also maintain a secret roadmap with innovative ideas that competitors are unaware of.

The decision to focus on Captions instead of another app we were developing was crucial. Once we launched new features, the growth of Captions became exponential, highlighting how small decisions can lead to vastly different outcomes.

The product roadmap combines both immediate and long-term strategies, allowing for parallel execution of small S and big S work.

In a startup, you often don't have a detailed plan or strategy; your roadmap might only extend to the next two weeks, and you need to create roadmaps as you grow to guide your team effectively.

The secret to our success lies in our sustained focus on improving the product and continuously evolving it, rather than just the initial launch.

Empower teams to build roadmaps using the strategy document as a key reference, which encourages participation and dialogue during team road shows.

The 'ship a marketable feature every week' approach helps my team stay focused and keeps our product top of mind for users amid constant AI breakthroughs.

For consumer hardware startups, having a critical fundraising roadmap is essential to reach escape velocity and ensure long-term success.