Category: Services & Products

I started my dial-up journey with a 300 baud modem and a Commodore 64 computer. I mainly used for exploring the nascent online world and teaching myself the fundamentals of programming. Then fast forward for 10 years or so …

The screech of a 19.2k baud modem connecting to CompuServe still echoes in my memory. BBSes were my social network, and forums were where I found my online community.

Then, in December 1994, a magazine called “.Net” opened my eyes to the world of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It was like discovering a new universe. I was hooked. Armed with Notepad (the only IDE available!), I built my first website in 1995.

The years that followed were a whirlwind of innovation:

𝗘-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲: We went from dial-up shopping to the seamless convenience of online marketplaces.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮: Platforms like Facebook and Twitter/X connected us globally, fostering communities and sparking conversations.

𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Smartphones became our constant companions, transforming how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves.

Today, I’m amazed by how far technology has come. The once-distant world of the Internet is now deeply woven into our daily lives. What wonders will the next 30 years bring?

#technology #innovation #digitaltransformation #internet #worldwideweb

7 years ago, at a launch briefing, I shared this image with the team. Why? Because building a digital product isn’t as glamorous as people think. It’s not all champagne wishes and caviar dreams.

Creating something new, even something as “simple” as a website, takes sweat, tears, and a whole lot of hustle. Think long hours, late nights, and constant pivoting as you navigate user feedback and market trends. There will be setbacks, moments of doubt, and maybe even a few tears along the way.

But despite the challenges, there’s nothing quite like seeing your vision come to life and knowing you’ve created something that solves real problems for real people.

Would I do it all again? 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝘀!

#digitalproduct #productmanagement #nevergiveup