So, you launched your startup, got some initial investment and now you are building your team. When should you start thinking about getting a product manager in?

Here is what to look out for👇

The outcomes don't meet your expectation

If this is happening and there is no obvious explanation, this is a clear sign that an experienced product manager is needed.

The same questions come up again and again

You already spend a lot of time explaining what needs to be built but still there is confusion and people don't seem "to get it".

You are getting stressed

Your other obligations start to suffer because you have to spend so much time with the product team. You feel like you might loose your cool soon.

The team spends a lot of time discussing priorities

There are near constant discussions about what needs to be build in which order and what is most important.

In the beginning it’s all fair and square, but there is a point in any successful startup where you can’t do it all anymore.

If you see the above happening, it’s time to think about getting a product manager in. Either an employee or a freelancer.