BravePrdO | Product Owner Stack

Step into the role of a decisive, cross-functional Product Owner with real-world Agile product experience.

The BravePrdO Stack is designed for aspiring Product Owners or Agile enthusiasts ready to master the skills of backlog ownership, stakeholder alignment, user story refinement, and sprint collaboration. Over 4 weeks, you’ll lead a product simulation with realistic team dynamics, stakeholder conflicts, and sprint planning rituals.

Project Focus: E-Commerce Checkout Redesign

You’ll act as the Product Owner for a fictional retail company aiming to reduce cart
abandonment and improve user satisfaction in the checkout process. This stack mirrors product delivery from discovery to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and stakeholder demos.

What You’ll Do

As the Product Owner in this simulation, you’ll manage stakeholder expectations, refine priorities, and deliver sprint-ready requirements in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Phase 1: Product Discovery & Backlog Setup

• Analyze stakeholder goals, business needs, and customer pain points
• Define the product vision and sprint goals for the checkout experience
• Create and prioritize a high-level product backlog

Phase 2: Requirements Refinement & User Stories

• Break down epics into detailed user stories with acceptance criteria
• Conduct backlog grooming sessions with your virtual Scrum team
• Collaborate with developers and designers on feasibility

Phase 3: Sprint Planning & Agile Delivery

• Plan a 2-week sprint: assign stories, set priorities, and define done
• Simulate sprint ceremonies including standups and retrospectives
• Track sprint velocity and adjust backlog based on team feedback

Phase 4: Demo Day & Stakeholder Feedback

• Prepare a product demo deck using your refined user stories and mockups
• Present key features and justifications to stakeholders (recorded or live)
• Reflect and iterate on stakeholder input to plan next steps

Deliverables for Portfolio

• Product Vision Doc
• Story Map & Sprint Backlog
• Groomed User Stories w/ Acceptance Criteria
• Sprint Demo Deck
• Reflection Summary & Stakeholder Response Notes

Mentor & Admin Resources

Product Owner WorkBook

• Sprint planning guides and templates
• Backlog prioritization tips
• Feedback review checklist

Admin Tools

•  4-week calendar and deadline tracker
• Simulation checklist & taskboard
• Demo presentation rubrics

Onboarding Kit

• Role setup instructions
• Weekly brief breakdown
• Welcome to Slack/Discord + team channels

Simulation Structure (4 Weeks)
Week         Focus Area                   Key Deliverables
Week 1      Vision + Backlog          Setup Product Vision, Initial Backlog
Week 2      Story Writing & Grooming User Stories, Acceptance Criteria
Week 3      Sprint Planning & Simulation Sprint Plan, Groomed Backlog
Week 4      Demo Day & Reflection Presentation Deck, Reflection Notes

Optional Add-Ons

• Mock PO Interviews & Role-Play
• Peer Portfolio Reviews
• BravePrdO Certificate + Digital Badge
• IG/LinkedIn Portfolio Showcase
• Partner Challenge: Work with a real startup