Blockchain PM in uncertain times...

Hi, I hope each of you is staying well, safe and socially responsible 🙏 I haven’t sent an issue in a while. I do plan to continue sending them. The job listings feel more important than ever in these uncertain times. This issue will include some Blockchain PM thoughts I…

The first Blockchain PM AMA

I’m planning to hold the first Blockchain PM AMA in February. We can discuss anything related to Blockchain PM. This includes, yet isn’t limited to - 1 - How to get your start as a crypto PM 2 - The differences between crypto and non-crypto PM work 3…

The State of Blockchain PM as 2020 Begins.

If I remember correctly, I've written these "State of" posts for the past 2-3 years. It feels like a beneficial way to summarize my observations from the previous year. I hope you find it beneficial! Among crypto projects, project and product management seems to be establishing itself, albeit slowly, as…

The New Blockchain PM Telegram Community

Ok, I give in. It’s time to start a Blockchain PM Telegram community. I’ve been on the fence about this for a while. One one hand, we’re all on chat channel overload. Who needs another one? Then I spoke to a crypto PM earlier this week. We…

I'm Back and Why Chat's the Worst Way to Manage Work

I haven’t sent an issue in a while. The run-up to Devcon consumed me. Since coming back after getting delayed because of the Typhoon, I feel like I’ve been playing catch-up! My plan is to start sending these every other week again. I’ve also been directing attention…

I'm Actively Recruiting for libp2p's Project Manager Opening

As I mentioned in the last issue, I’m actively recruiting for two crypto PM positions. One position is a project manager at libp2p, part of Protocol Labs. You may know Protocol Labs through their IPFS project. libp2p is another project that falls under the Protocol Labs umbrella. About libp2p…

Recruiting, DevCon Meetup and Chat Updates

A while back I introduced the Chainflow Crypto PM Connect and Kick-Start Program. Crypto projects are starting to become interested in it. Actively Recruiting for Two Crypto PM Positions Two projects have asked me to help them recruit for open crypto PM positions. The first is Solana. I’ll be…

Running Stand-ups Ain't Easy

This is part of of what's becoming a "PM'ing Ain't Easy" series. You can find the first issue in the series here. I've recently experienced the rare luxury recently of participating in, rather than leading weekly stand-ups. It's the first time I've been a participant, rather than leader, in a…