Career questions tagged productdevelopment
How should I approach launching my first SaaS product as a software engineer?
Hello everyone, I'm a software engineer currently working on building my first SaaS product. My goal is to launch it successfully and eventually turn it into a sustainable business. I would love to learn from professionals who have experience building or launching SaaS products. Here are a few questions I would appreciate your advice on: * What steps should I follow before launching my SaaS product? * How do I validate whether people actually need the product before investing more time and money? * What are the biggest mistakes first-time SaaS founders usually make? * How should I plan pricing, user acquisition, and marketing for the initial launch? * If you were launching your first SaaS today, what would you do differently? Any practical advice, resources, or lessons from your own experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and guidance! Warm Regards
What should I focus on from day one in college if I want to build my own tech business in AI and software?
I’m a high school senior who plans to study Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications at Penn State. I’m interested in AI, software development, and entrepreneurship, and my long-term goal is to build my own tech business instead of only following a traditional job path. I already have some experience with coding and I’m trying to think ahead about what actually matters most once college starts. Should I focus more on internships, personal projects, networking, business knowledge, or something else? I’d really appreciate advice from people who have worked in software, AI, startups, or tech entrepreneurship and can speak honestly about what helps the most early on.
How does mechanical engineers contribute in the automotive industry?
Mechanical Engineers have a wide variety of fields to go into but more popularly in the automotive industry. What in a regular day in the life what do mechanical engineers do to contribute to companies' projects or research?
Seeking Mechanical Engineer Perspectives for an Assignment?
Hi! Less than a year ago I posted some questions I wanted to be answered by mechanical engineers, all of them to help me decide whether to pursue that degree in university. Thanks to the answers I received from that post, I made my decision and now I'm studying to become a mechanical engineer. In this post, I have some other questions to ask mechanical engineers or mechanical engineering students. (If it is within your possibilities, please fill out this area): Full name: Current position: Company/institution: Years of experience: Main field of specialization: Where you graduated from: The questions are: How would you describe mechanical engineering in a few words, and what sets it apart from other branches of engineering? What are the main fields of application of mechanical engineering today, and how have they evolved with technological development? Could you share a project you have worked on that has had a positive impact on the community or on people’s lives? What physical laws or mechanical principles are key in your daily work? How do they manifest in practice? What ethical, social, or environmental challenges does a mechanical engineer face in professional practice? Besides technical knowledge, what skills do you consider essential to succeed as a mechanical engineer?
What are the steps to transitioning into a product manager role?
I’m a final-year student with six months of professional backend development experience from an internship, but I’m looking to transition into a product manager role. I completed a three-week training, though I feel I didn’t learn nearly enough, and I’m unsure how to gain more experience since no one seems willing to hire me with just my certificate. Are there any free websites I could explore?
What would be some potential careers for someone interested in mechanical engineering?
I am interested in mechanical engineering and am planning to major in it. I value challenges, problem solving, and creating positive change. I am relatively skilled at utilizing digital software and tools.
What are job options for those who have product development and product design degrees?
My current college major is product development and it is a topic that interests me very much. I am wondering what careers are possible for me #career #development #product
Entrepreneurship in Mechanical Engineering?
Hello I am a senior in high school and was interested in Mechanical Engineering, but at the entrepreneur/managing level, like making my own product and selling it someday. Does anybody know what it looks like to manage an organization or group of people who do Mechanical Engineering? Thanks. #business #engineering #mechanical-engineering