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Full-Time

Lead Product Manager

Galatea TV

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Inkitt

Inkitt

51-200 employees

Reader-powered digital publishing platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$70k - $360kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Onsite in San Francisco Bay Area.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Communications
SQL
Requirements
  • 6+ years of proven experience in product management, with a solid track record of advancing and guiding apps through their entire lifecycle, from early stages to rapid expansion
  • Experience in customer engagement and community building
  • Experience with SQL; comfortable writing basic queries
  • Experience with in-app currency and usage billing business model
  • Experience in product lifecycle management in the B2C space
  • Startup Hungry: You are proactive; able to thrive in a fast-paced evolving work environment
  • Think out of the box: You have experience with identifying various business problems or product flaws by coming up with creative solutions. Passion for creating and designing useful innovative products
  • Location: Onsite in San Francisco Bay Area
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and strategy of our GalateaTV app, working closely with our CEO and leadership team to spearhead innovation in next-gen entertainment
  • Engage continuously with existing and potential customers to build strong communication channels and deepen empathy, extracting and integrating key insights to inform the product roadmap and drive enhancements
  • Oversee every step of the product life cycle. That includes product ideation, strategic planning, impact estimation and modeling, product roadmap, product development, and product launch and growth
  • With a deep understanding of our users’ needs, wishes, and problems, you will build long term roadmaps for new and existing products and champion our customers’ needs at all times
  • Drive innovation, definition, roadmap, and design of A/B tests and experiments to improve retention, story discovery, and subscription rate
  • Define metrics and make product and strategic decisions based on A/B testing and/or qualitative feedback
  • Analyze & report product data from users, stakeholders, and other teams to shape requirements, features, and end products. You’ll also be making sure that all quality, usability, and reliability standards are met

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

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

16%
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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.

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