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SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter: Why Smart Teams Launch Bad Products (PART 1)
12 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2026 at 2:49 pm.
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Why do smart teams launch bad products? Brett Faulk breaks it down by analyzing 3 famous product failures: Quibi, Google Stadia, and Peloton Guide. Learn the hidden reasons bad products get funded, why experienced leaders miss warning signs, and what product managers can do to prevent costly mistakes. This episode breaks down real-world lessons in product management, product strategy, product launches, innovation, and leadership.

In This Video:

βœ” Why smart teams still make bad product decisions

βœ” Why Quibi failed after raising $1.75B

βœ” Why Google Stadia collapsed

βœ” Why Peloton Guide missed the market

βœ” 6 reasons bad products get funded

βœ” 6 red flags to catch early

βœ” 4 best practices for product managers

Perfect For:

Product Managers

Product Leaders

Startup Founders

Corporate Innovation Teams

Product Marketing Professionals

Strategy Leaders

Key Lesson:

Bad launches rarely happen because teams are dumb. They happen because smart teams follow weak processes, false signals, politics, and unchecked assumptions.

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