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Product Lead Quickstart

This quickstart helps product leads get oriented with ConnectSoft's product portfolio, business models, and how to work with AI Squads and the Factory. It is written for product managers, product leads, and stakeholders responsible for product strategy and planning.

As a product lead at ConnectSoft, you'll work with the product portfolio, plan features with AI Squads, understand business models, and align roadmaps with business objectives.

Your Goals as a Product Lead Here

  • Understand the Portfolio - Know what products and services ConnectSoft offers
  • Work with AI Squads - Define scope and outcomes for squad engagements
  • Plan Features - Request features from Factory and squads
  • Align Roadmaps - Connect product roadmaps with ConnectSoft roadmaps
  • Understand Business Models - Know how products are priced and licensed

Understanding the Portfolio

Product Lines

ConnectSoft offers four main product lines:

  1. AI Factory - Core platform that generates SaaS solutions
  2. SaaS Platforms - Ready-made platforms (Identity, Audit, Config, Bot)
  3. AI Squads - Virtual teams delivering outcomes monthly
  4. Marketplace - Templates, agents, and modules (future)

See: Product Portfolio Overview for details.

When to Use What

  • Use Factory - When building new services or custom solutions
  • Use Platforms - When you need ready-made capabilities (auth, audit, config, bot)
  • Use Squads - When you want managed outcomes without operating Factory
  • Use Marketplace - When you need specialized templates or agents (future)

Working with AI Squads and Factory

Requesting Features from Squads

Step 1: Define Scope - Create backlog with epics and user stories - Define acceptance criteria - Prioritize features

Step 2: Engage Squad - Choose appropriate squad type - Define monthly deliverables - Set up regular check-ins

Step 3: Review Deliverables - Review generated code - Test features - Provide feedback

See: Getting Started with Squads for detailed guidance.

Requesting Features from Factory

Step 1: Define Requirements - Product description - Domain model - Integration points

Step 2: Run Factory - Provide inputs to Factory - Review generated code - Extend with custom logic

Step 3: Deploy - Use generated pipelines - Monitor and iterate

See: Getting Started with Factory for detailed guidance.

Planning Releases and Roadmaps

ConnectSoft Roadmaps

Aligning Your Roadmap

  • Review ConnectSoft Roadmaps - Understand what's coming
  • Plan Dependencies - Account for platform and Factory capabilities
  • Request Features - Request features from squads or Factory
  • Track Progress - Monitor squad and Factory deliverables

Business Models

Factory Pricing

  • Hosted SaaS - Per-seat or per-project pricing
  • Self-Hosted - Enterprise license
  • Tiers - Starter, Pro, Enterprise

See: Factory Business Model for details.

Platform Pricing

  • Per-Tenant - Monthly fee per tenant
  • Per-User - Monthly fee per user
  • Per-Event - Usage-based pricing
  • Tiers - Starter, Growth, Enterprise

See: SaaS Platforms Business Model for details.

Squad Pricing

  • Monthly Subscription - Fixed monthly fee
  • Outcome-Based - Based on deliverables
  • Tiers - Starter, Growth, Platform, Integration

See: Squads Business Model for details.

Common Tasks

Task: Plan New Feature

  1. Define Requirements - What problem are we solving?
  2. Choose Approach - Factory, Squad, or Platform?
  3. Define Scope - What's in scope, what's out?
  4. Request - Engage Factory or Squad
  5. Track - Monitor progress and deliverables

Task: Evaluate Platform

  1. Review Platform - Understand capabilities
  2. Check Pricing - Review pricing model
  3. Plan Integration - How will we integrate?
  4. Pilot - Start with pilot
  5. Scale - Expand usage

See: Getting Started with Platforms for guidance.

Task: Request Squad Engagement

  1. Choose Squad Type - Starter, Growth, Platform, or Integration
  2. Define Scope - Monthly deliverables
  3. Set Up Engagement - Contract and terms
  4. Regular Check-Ins - Weekly status updates
  5. Review Deliverables - Monthly review and acceptance

See: Getting Started with Squads for guidance.