Business Analyst: What is the difference between Business Analyst and Product Owner?

BA — analyzes requirements. PO — prioritizes backlog.

Business Analyst:

• Analyzes business needs.
• Gathers and documents requirements.
• Works closely with stakeholders.
• Focuses on "what" and "why".

Product Owner:

• Owns product vision.
• Prioritizes product backlog.
• Makes scope and priority decisions.
• Accepts or rejects completed work.
• Focuses on "when" and "what first".

Key differences:

• BA — analysis, requirements gathering.
• PO — prioritization, backlog management.