Lenny's Newsletter
Lenny's Newsletter

Lenny's Newsletter

by Lenny Rachitsky

Weekly Freemium

Weekly deep-dives into product, growth, and working with humans. One of the most popular newsletters for product managers and founders.

About Lenny's Newsletter

Lenny's Newsletter is the gold standard for product management and growth content. Every week, Lenny delivers deeply researched articles on product strategy, growth tactics, and career advice that have shaped how thousands of PMs think about their craft. What sets this newsletter apart is Lenny's commitment to original research. He regularly surveys hundreds of companies to uncover data-driven insights on everything from hiring benchmarks to pricing strategies. This isn't recycled adviceโ€”it's primary research you won't find anywhere else.

What Makes This Newsletter Unique

Unlike typical startup newsletters that rely on opinions and anecdotes, Lenny backs his recommendations with data. His benchmark surveys of 100+ companies provide actionable numbers on metrics like time-to-hire, PM-to-engineer ratios, and growth team structures. His interview series with product leaders from companies like Airbnb, Stripe, Netflix, and Figma offers insider perspectives you can't get from blog posts or Twitter threads.

Who Should Subscribe?

This newsletter is ideal for: - Product Managers looking to level up their skills - Founders building their first product team - Growth professionals seeking data-driven strategies - Anyone interested in how top tech companies build products Lenny's writing style is clear, actionable, and packed with frameworks you can implement the same week you read them.

Content Format

Each edition typically includes: - One main essay (2,000-3,000 words) on a specific product or growth topic - Frameworks and templates you can use immediately - Data from original research and surveys - Q&A with product leaders - Community-sourced wisdom from 600k+ subscribers

Recent Newsletter Issues

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How Intercom 2xโ€™d their engineering velocity in 9 months with Claude Code | Brian Scanlan

Watch now | ๏Ž™๏ธ Brian Scanlan (Intercom) shows how they doubled engineering output using Claude Code skills, deep telemetry, and a culture that empowers engineers to ship faster

Apr 19, 2026

Why half of product managers are in trouble | Nikhyl Singhal (Meta, Google)

Listen now | Nikhyl Singhal on why half of product managers are at risk, how to cross the reinvention threshold, and why the next two years will be chaotic for PMs

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Our Take: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Deeply researched content backed by original data
  • Actionable frameworks you can implement immediately
  • Written by someone with real product experience (Airbnb)
  • Strong community of 600k+ engaged subscribers
  • Consistent publishing schedule since 2019
  • Free tier provides substantial value

Cons

  • Premium content requires $15/month subscription
  • Focused primarily on tech/startup context
  • Some content assumes PM role familiarity
  • High volume of content can be overwhelming

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenny's Newsletter free?

Lenny's Newsletter offers a free version with optional premium features. Free tier + Premium at $15/month.

How often does Lenny publish?

Lenny's Newsletter is published weekly.

Who is Lenny Rachitsky?

Lenny is a former product lead at Airbnb where he spent 7 years. He started the newsletter in 2019 and it has grown to 600k+ subscribers.

Is the premium subscription worth it?

If you're actively working in product management, the premium tier provides significant value through exclusive content, the community, and deep-dive research. For casual readers, the free tier is substantial.

Can I read past issues?

Yes, all past issues are available in the public archive at lennysnewsletter.com/archive.

About the Author: Lenny Rachitsky

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Lenny Rachitsky

Lenny Rachitsky is a former product lead at Airbnb, where he spent 7 years building and scaling the supply growth team. Before Airbnb, he was an early product manager at several startups. His newsletter has grown to become one of the most influential voices in product management, reaching over 600,000 subscribers. He's known for his deeply researched articles, original data from surveying hundreds of companies, and practical frameworks that PMs can implement immediately.

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