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1/ In software, a predictable product roadmap is a straight line to increasing churn. Competition is too fierce.
2/ The best companies have a product strategy that is different AND is right. Hard line to balance and requires strong product delivery.
3/ There is often a tendency to over-invest in sales during the growth phase, as it is quantitative and measureable.
4/ There is a real danger in not pushing R&D hard enough, particularly as companies are also trying to show leverage and reduce burn.
5/ LTV, CAC, & sales efficiency frameworks miss the value of new product in their formulation. It is indirect influence.
6/ Very few companies (gaming?) are down to ascribing quantifiable value to product. This leads to difficulty in resource allocation plans.
7/ In summary, give your eng and product teams a hug, as they make everything else work. Don't underinvest in them as you plan into 2017!
