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Senior Product Manager

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Inkitt

Inkitt

51-200 employees

Reader-powered digital publishing platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$70k - $360kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of product management experience in a fast growing consumer tech company
  • Strong problem solver that can translate high-level goals into practical plans
  • Ability to develop and execute a successful product roadmap -- proven track record on delivering initiatives that increased revenue
  • Extensive experience with pricing, bundles and subscriptions
  • Exceptional analytical skills where you can quantify both qualitative/quantitative data to make product and strategic decisions
  • Strong product intuition and UX design sensibilities, with a user centric mindset
  • Self starter that can deliver results with limited supervision and thrives in a fast paced environment
  • Willing to roll up your sleeves to go above and beyond to make things successful
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholder to determine first-class solutions
Responsibilities
  • Own, drive and deliver on our revenue strategy and roadmap
  • Innovate on product features and pricing strategy that result in revenue growth
  • Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop hypothesis to determine first--class solutions
  • Drive product features through their entire product lifecycle: ideation, specification, development, release, analysis and iterations
  • Collaborate with across engineering, design, analytics and user research to implement innovative new features
  • Gather and write requirements for features, drive implementations, and identify/triage any potential issues that may arise
  • Educate and influence cross functional stakeholders and leadership to secure buy-in on product strategy and roadmap
  • Communicate your experiment roadmap, hypotheses, and results to team members and leadership
  • Perform research (quantitative and qualitative) to explore and validate feature ideas

Inkitt operates as a reader-powered publisher, offering a platform where readers can access a diverse range of books for free across various genres like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more. The platform allows readers to provide feedback to authors, influencing the development of stories. Authors can submit their works, which Inkitt evaluates based on reader engagement metrics such as reading time and feedback. This data-driven approach helps Inkitt identify promising stories for publishing deals, which may include distribution on its sister app, GALATEA. Unlike traditional publishers, Inkitt minimizes risk by focusing on stories that have already garnered reader interest. The company generates revenue through publishing deals, sharing profits with authors, and potentially from premium content offerings. Inkitt's goal is to connect readers with new literary talent while providing authors with a platform to showcase their work.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$117M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Inkitt's recent $59M funding round and backing from top-tier investors like New Enterprise Associates and Kleiner Perkins signal strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The launch of GalateaTV opens new revenue streams and opportunities for multimedia adaptations of popular stories, expanding the company's market presence.
  • The Inkitt Author Subscription Program allows authors to monetize their content directly, providing a sustainable income model and fostering a loyal reader base.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on AI and data-driven models may face challenges in accurately predicting market trends and reader preferences, potentially leading to missed opportunities.
  • The competitive landscape of digital publishing is intense, with established players like Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing posing significant threats.

What makes Inkitt unique

  • Inkitt's reader-powered model leverages real-time engagement data to identify and publish high-potential stories, setting it apart from traditional publishers.
  • The integration of AI to analyze reader feedback and engagement metrics provides a data-driven approach to publishing, minimizing risk and maximizing success.
  • Inkitt's dual-platform strategy, including the GALATEA app and the newly launched GalateaTV, offers multiple distribution channels for authors, enhancing their reach and revenue potential.