Hi, i will be joining a startup soon to work as a product manager. What are some good books/materials/courses I can read in the meantime to prepare myself better for the job?

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In your same shoes, here are some books I’ll be reading:

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And more! Not pictured is Inspired by Marty Cagan. I thought that book was pretty good for an overview into product management.

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