The Rift is written by me, Saqib Tahir -
I am a Product Manager, Writer, and Community Builder.
My professional background is rooted in working closely with tech startups and software businesses.
I help founders and owners deliver products and projects, big and small, across a wide variety of categories.
See, at the heart of it – I love solving problems for people using tech.
It doesn’t get simpler than that.
I am known for consistent experimentation, ruthless prioritization, and relentless execution.
I started writing for my blog in 2018 where I talked about the latest trends in tech. As time went by, I gained more experience, so I expanded to other formats.
The Rift is my take on exploring ideas at the intersection of tech, business, and product.
I wanted to share my experiences in an easy to understand format for anyone looking for guidance or just another perspective.
There is a thing about ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’ - Every next generation has advantages that the previous didn’t.
And I hope I can offer you some advantages along the way.
What to expect?
This newsletter is for people figuring things out - founders, PMs, solo builders, curious generalists. If you’re somewhere between the spark of an idea and scaling something real, you’ll feel right at home.
→ Real-World Product Thinking
No theory-dumping. Just the core principles and decision-making patterns that actually help you build something useful - even when the market’s unclear or the team’s small.
→ Simple Tools for Complex Problems
You’ll get playbooks, checklists, and frameworks that cut through guesswork. Built from lived experience, not borrowed slides.
→ Brutally Honest Lessons
What worked. What flopped. What looked good on paper but broke in production. I share the kind of hindsight you can actually use as foresight.
→ A Builder’s Perspective
If you’re someone who wants to create - not just consume - this is your space. The Rift isn’t about trends. It’s about building with purpose and clarity, especially when things get messy.
→ Personal Takes, Unfiltered
Sometimes, I just need to think out loud. You’ll find my raw thoughts on what’s broken in tech, what’s exciting in business, or what’s been sitting heavy on my mind. Not everything needs to be a “framework.”
Here’s some of my best work:
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