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Product–Go-to-Market (GTM) misalignment is one of the most common and costly growth barriers for modern SaaS companies. Even with strong intentions and the right tools, teams often spiral into cycles of miscommunication, duplicated work, and missed revenue opportunities. Why? Because they’re trying to align strategy with guesswork instead of insight.

What happens when companies remove product managers in the name of speed? You don’t just lose a role, you lose context. In this piece, I break down what really gets lost, what AI can and can’t replace, and why PMs are evolving into the most critical domain experts in the org. If your roadmap feels fast but unfocused, this is for you.

Your NPS just ticked up, the dashboard looks great… but churn’s still rising, or a key deal just fell through. Sentiment metrics like NPS can be helpful signals, but they rarely tell the full story, especially when it comes to revenue.

Product–GTM misalignment can cost millions, top teams are replacing feel-good metrics with numbers that actually move the business. This shift isn’t about ignoring sentiment, it’s about measuring what matters most.

We started Bagel AI with a simple belief: product teams shouldn’t have to guess. Today, we’re excited to share a major milestone that brings us closer to that vision. Bagel AI has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to help product and go-to-market teams connect their work to real business impact with minimal effort and maximum clarity.

Product ops often works behind the scenes quietly fixing process gaps and smoothing out chaos. But how do you know if it’s really making a difference? In this post, we’ll break down the key signals and metrics that show when product ops is actually driving impact.

GTM metrics aren’t just for sales—they’re critical signals for product teams. This guide breaks down the key terms and shows how to turn them into smarter product decisions.

Product management isn’t just about building features. It’s about navigating tough conversations, aligning cross-functional teams, and making the right calls under pressure. This article explores how a communication mindset rooted in honesty and clarity can turn tension into traction.