Nandu Rajagopala

Discovering what to build — lessons learnt

Apr 2022

Product discovery is an iterative, experimental and subjective process, with the chances of boiling the ocean and having to pivot many times over being high. Regardless of what I’d read before, finding compelling products to build in the EdTech space was an illuminating experience.


Designing a landing page test

May 2022

Building products that resonate with the user is the holy-grail of the start-up world and a landing page test is a popular way of testing an idea. But how does one increase the chances of a successful test?


Building compelling products — a case study (Intro)

Jul 2022

How does one go about building a (digital) product? Through a real-life example, this series provides a roadmap.


Building compelling products — understanding the market (Part 1)

Jul 2022

As the first in the series, this article sheds some light on laying a strong foundation.


The nature of product

Aug 2022

A summary of Marty Cagan's stance on product management and the factors that make companies product-led.


Building compelling products — talking to users (Part 2)

Sep 2022

The second instalment in the series explores the nuances and best practices involved in user interviews.


Test assumptions, not ideas

Mar 2023

Testing whole ideas is a waste of time, money and effort. Focusing on the underlying assumptions within a set of ideas is the best way forward.


Launching a startup — some key lessons learned

Apr 2024

Notes, tips and insights from building ScienceQuests, a gamified web app to help kids learn science.


Cases, whiteboards, and lectures: reflections and lessons learned in university teaching

May 2024

Challenges, learnings, and evolving dynamics in higher education from the perspective of a new lecturer.