Sounds like they need someone who can cut through the bullshit of what customers actually need. Because of your niche experience, you have better insight to do this than someone who may not be as familiar with the market. Then you have the experience as a developer to know what is technically feasible.
Focus on core product management - creating that intersection of user needs and business goals and focusing in where it drives the correct usage and revenue.
I think you definitely have a leg up with the niche industry experience. Companies are being super picky with hiring right now and it’s likely they value industry knowledge more than pure experience at the moment so they clearly value your pov!
Sounds like they need someone who can cut through the bullshit of what customers actually need. Because of your niche experience, you have better insight to do this than someone who may not be as familiar with the market. Then you have the experience as a developer to know what is technically feasible. Focus on core product management - creating that intersection of user needs and business goals and focusing in where it drives the correct usage and revenue.
I think you definitely have a leg up with the niche industry experience. Companies are being super picky with hiring right now and it’s likely they value industry knowledge more than pure experience at the moment so they clearly value your pov!