Rachel Rutherford (@rachelaubrey) 's Twitter Profile
Rachel Rutherford

@rachelaubrey

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Tweets about creating a business, product development, and sometimes my previous life as a product leader.

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calendar_today17-05-2009 00:31:11

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Talking about Claude today with a few fellow creators…it was like talking about working with a new partner…describing our debates and then with Claude code, that feeling of being in the weeds with someone…it’s great to feel some momentum (usually people-driven for me).

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I love the slippery slope of all parenting advice on X: Let your kids use an iPad: well then you clearly have no limits on that and you’re a monster Don’t let your kids use an iPad: they will never relate to any other kids, have friends, or know any pop-culture references

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Hot take: when I go to a restaurant with my kids, there’s not really adult conversation. Because I’m not there with adults. I’m there with my kids. So we talk about stuff as a family. Oh, and my kids are 2.5 yrs old so don’t tell me it’s easy 😂

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Fun way to use tech with young kids: YouTube videos as prep/demos Example 1: a kid in swim lessons. Talk about what you’re seeing. Example 2: a kid learning to ski, falling down, laughing. Bonus: cast to your TV (my kids have no idea stuff can play on my phone.

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If you’re not shipping, it doesn’t really matter how good the strategy is…. You have to fix the most critical points of failure ALWAYS. Which is why the job of a great product leader can often morph and change over time.

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Nice clip for any product maker. (also highlights how every business is complex when you get into the details - it is useful to remember this because many in tech give the excuse “oh, my product is complex and special” - EVERYTHING is complex and it’s your job to deal with that)

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I think most parents who start this get excited about a new tradition and then get stuck with ANOTHER to-do item. It takes a lot of consistency. Don’t sign yourself up for a marathon. Magic moments and traditions don’t have to look like this.

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We all have the power to help one person/family. THIS is something you can do right now and it will change the world if we all do it. Thanks Moses Kagan for sharing how you did it - more examples should be shared!

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Just collaborated on an epic PRD with Claude and this is what it added at the top 😊 It's okay, Claude, you can put your name on there, too. Version: 1.0 MVP Date: November 18, 2025 Product Manager: Rachel Status: Ready for Development

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curiosity leads you to gathering a lot of inputs and advice, especially when you're doing something for the first time. wisdom is knowing when to put it all away and just execute.

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Often accompanied by clear signs that they aren’t listening when you are talking / responding. Too many people get in the trap of having a conversation with themselves vs the other person. Powerful feedback you can tactfully share with someone!

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I’m not sure why I hold this badge of honor, but it’s a seriously big deal for me to be able to pack a very small bag for any trip/vacation and I never want to lose that.

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Head of company: Bring me plans for growth! Marketing: let’s charge more! Maybe conversion won’t drop. Product: let’s cut costs and cut corners Head of company: Yes! both! (Evil laughter) 😉

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Whether you can afford it or not…still normal. I’m extremely motivated by not contributing more waste to our planet, for example.