3 Tips to Break into Product Management in 2022
Breaking into product management can seem impossible—and expensive. We provide some low-cost tips on gaining the skills and knowledge to make the switch.
Rachel Spurrier
Office Hours with Arjun Kannan
Welcome to our bi-weekly Office Hours series! This week we're talking to Merit mentor and investor Arjun Kannan about negotiating your first offer, spotting red flags, and the importance of looking beyond LinkedIn to network.
Arjun Kannan is co-founder of ResiDesk, helping rental buildings build better businesses by
The (Mostly) Straightforward Guide to Sprint Ceremonies
You show up to your first day as a product manager, software engineer, or designer, and you’re welcomed onto your team. Someone tells you that they’ll add all the ceremonies to your calendar. All of a sudden, your calendar is full of meetings like “Sprint Planning” and “Product
Office Hours with Charles Garrett
Welcome to Merit Office Hours! This week we’re chatting with Merit mentor and investor Charles Garrett about engineering management, evaluating your first employment offer, and the value of maintaining relationships throughout your career.
Charles Garrett is a New York City-based engineering leader with a background in Computer Science and
Engineering Manager vs. Product Manager: What's the Difference?
Product managers and engineering managers are common roles on software teams. Even though the titles may seem similar at first glance, the two jobs are quite different, and the way a product manager and engineering manager interact has many implications for the success and health of the team.
In this
Office Hours with Nicholas Wu
This week we’re chatting with Merit mentor and investor Nicholas Wu about design, UX research, Canadian tech companies, and how work challenges are similar across companies, stages, and careers.
The Role of the Tech Lead
What does a tech lead do? This post covers the tech lead job description, key responsibilities, and the tech lead compared to other common roles in the tech industry.
Office Hours with Nikitha Suryadevara
This week, we’re continuing our Office Hours series with Nikitha Suryadevara! We’re talking about product management, women in tech, and the value of reading and writing in your career.
Nikitha Suryadevara is a Product Manager at Google, where she helps build the foundational infrastructure stack that Google services
17 Mentorship Programs to Help You Launch and Grow Your Tech Career
The value of mentorship has become increasingly apparent in the tech industry, leading to the creation of a variety of platforms and programs intended to launch and grow the careers of tech workers. We’ve created a list of some of the most popular mentorship programs available today.
Office Hours with Ellen Chisa
We're excited to introduce our new series, Office Hours, where we interview leaders in product, engineering, and design about growing your career in tech. Our first guest is Merit investor and mentor Ellen Chisa.
Ellen Chisa is a Partner at Boldstart Ventures, angel investor, and engineer. She created