Tobi Joseph
Franklin was very helpful when I was trying to transition into product management. He provided resources that were valuable in me getting my job at Okra
Tomisin Agbaje
Douglas is an amazing product manager and has a great sense of community. He provides the best advice, goes out of his way to find job opportunities for product managers, recommend and encourages confidence in Product Managers. He takes the extra mile to encourage others on positioning and achieve a career growth.
DF built a product community to connect product managers within and outside Nigeria. Through this community, I got a referral, scaled through 4 stages of interview till the final stage. I dare say, he moved beyond developing product management skills but has displays these qualities outside of work.
It’s always a privilege to speak to DF concerning startups, technology, challenges as a product manager.
Rejoice Onoja
Franklin Douglas is not just a phenomenal Product Manager but also a great leader. I had the opportunity of working with him when I transitioned into Product Management and have learned a lot from him even outside the walls of the industry, which is valuable for my daily life.
He became my mentor through this in 2022 because of how profound and passionate he is in what he does. He provided me with various resources and materials I needed to thrive in my career and also taught me how to fight imposter syndrome, which is explained was inevitable in the early stage of my career. One fascinating thing about him is how he invests in his team. A vivid one was helping me with my interviews despite his busy schedule to boost my confidence; through this, I was able to excel in various interviews and land my previous and current roles.
Douglas was intentional about my growth and goals and guided me through that part. I have seen him work, teach, and lead passionately, and It is irrefutable that he is a valuable asset to any organisation and team he finds himself in.
Tosin Oladokun
Douglas Franklin is an exceptional product manager who always goes above and beyond to train others on best practices in product management. He has been a valuable friend and mentor to me from the early stages of my career, providing valuable coaching and mentorship that helped me secure two jobs in Lagos, Nigeria. I am currently a member of a "product therapy group" founded by DF, where we discuss our professional triumphs and obstacles on a weekly basis. DF has also crafted an insightful course that covers the fundamental aspects of product management, including design and strategy. I am deeply grateful for Douglas's mentorship, friendship, and guidance, which have had a profound impact on my career.
David Ijaola
Douglas Franklin was one product manager that took out time to provide guidance and answers for aspiring product manager.
Our relationship as mentor-mentee started from him always engaging my replies to his helpful tips on Twitter and ultimately, my Twitter DM.
Since 2021 he has helped me prep for interviews, and given me advice on how to approach job hunting.
I got my current role at Fidia(getfidia.com) through his guidance, we had back to back calls on how I should approach the CEO and talking points that would get me an interview.
With Douglas’ mentorship, I have been able to navigate the difficulties of working on the job and I now support other young product managers.