A Fully AI Generated blog post of our conversation illustraiting the use of our framework to our own journey as part of the Venturis Stories podcast episode
The Genesis of Greatness: Purpose Meets Passion
Hello, fellow innovators and entrepreneurs! I'm Gaurav, and together with my co-host Arjun, we've embarked on a journey to dissect the anatomy of building exceptional products through our podcast, Venturis Stories. In our latest episode, we delve deep into the core elements that have shaped our venture, Venturis Inc., and how our PM Squared framework—encompassing purpose, product, market, and money—has been instrumental in our growth.
Ikigai: The Compass for Purpose-Driven Innovation
Our conversation begins with the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which has profoundly influenced my personal and professional life. Ikigai is about finding your "reason for being" by answering four critical questions: What am I passionate about? What am I good at? What does the world need? And what can I be paid for? Discovering the intersection of these elements has been a guiding force for me, especially in the realms of sports and technology leadership.
The Power of Product Agency and Talent
Arjun then steers us toward the significance of product agency and talent. We explore a matrix by product coach Shreyas, which assesses individuals based on their agency and talent levels. Drawing from Steve Jobs' wisdom on empowering talented individuals, we share our experiences on how fostering a high-agency environment has impacted our roles and the products we manage.
Navigating the Market Maze
As we transition to market strategies, we reflect on the challenges of carving out new markets and maximizing existing ones. We've learned that scaling businesses, exploiting adjacencies, and creating new markets are vital routes to consider. By identifying our niche and productizing our services, we've honed our approach to resonate with entrepreneurs and innovators.
Revenue Realities: Aligning Money with Mission
The aspect of revenue cannot be overlooked. We discuss how we've structured our services—fractional product leadership, advisory, consulting, workshops, and speaking engagements—to generate income while staying true to our mission. It's crucial to align the "why" of our founding team with our financial objectives and to clearly define our offerings to attract clients.
The Venturis Framework: A Beacon for Business Success
Our intention with this episode of Venturis Stories is to showcase the power of our product market fit framework and its application to our services. We're passionate about aiding entrepreneurs in their innovation journey, advocating for a problem-first approach to product development. We invite you to book a discovery call with us to see how our frameworks can be customized to your unique challenges.
Join us as we continue to explore the abundance of ideas and opportunities for innovation. Let's navigate the complexities of creating successful businesses together.
The AI did a really good job. You can find our own (human generated) blog on this (Ikigai and the corelation to our P-M Squared framework) on our site as well. Would love your views on the two blogs