The Non-Tech PM's Guide to Tech Concepts
The practical guide & cheat sheet for non-technical PMs
# Education AssistantWhat is The Non-Tech PM's Guide to Tech Concepts?
Wish you could confidently discuss APIs, databases, or system architecture with your engineers? This practical guide breaks down complex tech (APIs, DBs, Stacks, Arch) into simple terms for PMs. Learn what matters, why it matters, and how to apply it.
Problem
Non-technical product managers struggle to understand and discuss technical concepts (APIs, databases, system architecture) with engineering teams, relying on fragmented online resources or oversimplified explanations that hinder effective collaboration and decision-making.
Solution
A digital guide/cheat sheet that breaks down complex tech concepts into simple terms, enabling non-technical PMs to grasp essentials like APIs, databases, stacks, and architecture through practical examples and actionable insights.
Customers
Non-technical product managers, startup founders transitioning to PM roles, and business analysts in tech companies seeking to bridge communication gaps with engineering teams.
Unique Features
Focuses exclusively on PM workflows, distilling technical jargon into role-specific relevance (e.g., how database choices impact feature timelines) without requiring coding knowledge.
User Comments
Finally understand backend limitations affecting my roadmap
Convinced engineers I understood cache layers
Explained API rate limits to stakeholders clearly
Avoided costly scope creep with architecture basics
Promoted to lead PM after demonstrating tech fluency
Traction
Ranked #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt (exact vote count unspecified), featured in 3 PM newsletters with 50k+ combined subscribers. Pricing at $29-$49 suggests mid-4 figure monthly revenue if 100-200 buyers/month.
Market Size
The global product management software market reached $2.34 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research), with 72% of PMs identifying technical fluency as their top skill gap (Pragmatic Institute survey).
