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Dive into the heart of revenue growth and customer success with our latest Productized Talks episode. This special live Q&A session is a goldmine for product managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to refine their strategies for business enhancement and customer engagement. We're bringing you expert insights from Léa Samrani on effectively scaling businesses, Luís Broegas's proven tactics on boosting customer acquisition and retention, and André Arrimar's innovative approaches to customer-centric digital opportunities. Join us for an enlightening evening where ideas flow as freely as the drinks during our networking sessions—hosted at the vibrant Cofidis space. Then, immerse yourself in talks that promise to elevate your digital conversion strategies with Luís Broegas & André Arrimar, and learn firsthand how Léa Samrani achieved a staggering +50% revenue growth in just 5 months. Speakers Spotlight: Léa Samrani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-samrani/ Luis Broegas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-broegas/ André Arrimar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearrimar/ André Marquet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ -- Join Productized Conference 2024, which is back in Lisbon on Oct 3-4.

Join Andre Marquet as he delves into the fascinating journey of Léa Samrani, a seasoned product management professional whose unconventional path from public law and political science to the forefront of product management has made her a beacon for innovation and strategic thinking in the industry. In this episode, we will uncover: The intriguing shift from public law and political science to product management. The impact of a diverse background on product management strategies. Key challenges and insights from transitioning across different sectors within tech. Building and fostering a product-centric team within an organization. The critical role of experimentation, data analysis, and user engagement in driving product success. In this episode, we covered: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Produtize Podcast and the Product Thinking approach. 00:02:00 - Léa's unique journey from public law to product management. 00:03:03 - Transitioning from digital marketing to the nuances of product management. 00:05:08 - Exploring the marketplace sector: Challenges and insights. 00:09:03 - Navigating the shift to B2C products and tackling new challenges. 00:12:00 - How a background in law and politics enriches product management. 00:15:00 - The significance of team building and developing a product focus. 00:19:19 - Understanding user needs for effective product development. 00:24:00 - Strategies for app scaling and enhancing user engagement. 00:27:00 - Leveraging experimentation and data for product success. Where to find Léa Samrani? LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-samrani/ Where to Find Andre? LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ Dive into this enriching conversation to discover how Léa's diverse experiences have shaped her approach to product management, offering invaluable insights for product managers and innovators alike."

Join our host André Marquet in a conversation with Diana Stepner, a product leader with a strong background in tech, business, and UX, known for driving innovation and team growth in D2C, SaaS, and digital transformation. She's led key programs like SimplePractice and the Catalyst Startup Accelerator, excelling in team collaboration and mentorship. Her work spans across industries, marking her as a notable figure in product innovation.

Join co-host Margarida Cosme in a conversation with extraordinary Raquel Felix, UX researcher at Sword Health. Raquel is a t-shaped psychologist with different experiences as a design researcher, project manager, storyteller, and innovation strategist. She helps companies, organizations, and teams by blending different methodologies grounded in clinical psychology, design thinking, field studies, and cross-innovation to inspire new and different opportunities

Join André Marquet on the Productized Podcast as he sits down with Fabrice des Mazery, a seasoned Chief Product Officer (CPO) and a genuine product visionary. Fabrice, a key speaker at the Productized Conference and a long-time friend of the podcast, shares his extensive journey in product management and innovation that began in the early 2000s. In this episode, we will explore: * The evolution of product management over the past two decades * The role of vision in driving product innovation * Strategies for effective product leadership in today's fast-paced market * Overcoming challenges and setbacks in product development Episode Highlights: 1. The inception of Fabrice's career as a product visionary and his early influences 2. Insights into the process of transforming a vision into a tangible product 3. The significance of customer-centric design in product development 4. Fabrice's approach to leadership and fostering creativity within teams 5. Practical advice for aspiring product managers and leaders Discover Fabrice's perspective on navigating the complexities of product innovation, from conceptualizing ideas to executing strategies that bring visions to life. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of product management and the journey of turning great ideas into successful products. Where to find Fabrice des Mazery? LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/product-ethics/ Where to Find André Marquet? LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/

135. Vladimer Botsvadze, TechStars Mentor and Thought Leader | Personal Branding: The Achilles Heel of Global Education Join Andre Marquet as he interviews TechStars Mentor and media personality Vladimer Botsvadze, who has always been at the forefront of fast-paced industries, about his journey with personal branding. In this episode, we will uncover : * What is personal marketing, and why does it matter? * Communication with consumers in a digital age * How do you keep believing in yourself when others doubt you? * Changes in business communication and branding In this episode, we covered: 0:51 Importance of personal marketing 6:24 Elon Musk and Tesla as a personal brand 8:17 Business schools and personal brand curricula 10:00 “Reputation is everything!” 12:11 Where to start? 14:00 “We need to start treating our followers as kings and queens” 14:10 Vlad's origins and motivations 16:49 Opportunities and challenges for business in the Middle East 18:24 “If you are not competitive in business, you should not be in business” 20:29 Streaming economy and ads 21:34 The importance of networking 24:25 Developing a personal brand as a start-up 26:06 “You need to put a human face on your brand” 26:56 Building their brand or building a career within established organisations? 29:25 “I don't work to fit in. I create my path” 30:05 How to keep believing in yourself when others doubt you 35:23 What kind of marketing professionals should companies hire? 39:02 If you want to hire the best… 41:20 Importance of trust in business and how to build it - talk the talk, walk the walk. Where to find Vladimer? Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimerbotsvadze/ Where to Find Andre? LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/

Embark on a journey into Product Audit and OKRs with host Margarida and Isabella Cesarini, a professional with over two decades in the financial sector and a current advisory board member at Keyward. In this episode, we discuss: * What's a product audit? * The importance of Product audit and its key elements. * Why and when is it necessary to apply a product audit? * The strategic power of OKR's. * Comparing perspectives on the application of OKR's Dive into the conversation: 5:30 Isabella's 'Gap year' and her personal development. 9:30 Explaining product audit 12:38 CPO vs External perspective 15:20 Act on identified problems 17:15 When to ask for an external opinion 19:20 The impact of OKRs in product management 21:40 Comparing views on applying OKRs. 24:36 Assessing the effects of OKR implementation. 27:37 ‘Sailing unknown waters' 29:30 Monitoring OKR's. Highlighted books: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle, https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 The Inner Work by Mathew Micheletti, Ashley Cottrell https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Work-Invitation-Freedom-Happiness/dp/1096714612 Strategize: Product Strategy and Product Roadmap Practices for the Digital Age by Roman Pichler https://www.amazon.com/Strategize-Product-Strategy-Roadmap-Practices/dp/0993499201 Where to find Isabella? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-cesarini-47962857/recent-activity/all/ Where to Find Margarida? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarida-cosme-pereira/

Dive into the pool of products with our Andre Marquet as he interviews the author of Nascent Startups, Mike Vladimir, about his upcoming book and authorship. In this episode, we will uncover : * How does the business world work? * How do you make something happen if you want it to happen? * Science to business * Is a journey soo long worth the gamble of success? In this episode, we covered: 1:30 Berkley and electrical engineering 6:58 Science to business 8:34 Cultures and technologies mixing, land hits the water, drawn to two worlds colliding 9:14 Wtf is IoT? 13:30 Valuable use cases 13:57 My Sutro pool cleaning company ~why what impact 20:17 Monetization of LORA 31:00 Know your goal 33:00 minimum viable product ( meets bare minimum for customer), product market fit (must have customers) 34:16 “Can't get cheaper than free. “ 35:48 Andre: is prototyping enough? 44:33 ""Just wait"" 45:23 Single Washy 46:38 I will never see an electron I have to envision it 46:46 super important, super present and completely invisible 49:04 Is there a reason to invest? 1 in 100 opportunity still stinks 54:30 pitching ~ you didn't win, but I love what you're trying to do 58:58 help you figure out as quickly and cheaply as possible are you chasing a 1 in 100 chance Where to find Mike? Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevladimer/ Company - https://www.nascentstartups.com/ Where to Find Andre? LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ Instagram - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ Highlighted books: "The Lean Startup", Eric Reis, https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898

Radhika Dutt is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and product leader who advises high-tech startups and government agencies on building radical products that drive fundamental change. Join us in our conversation with Radhika as we discuss ethical decision-making in the Product field. This episode dives into key topics: **The Idea of Using AI to Solve Harm **Understanding Radical Product Thinking **The Principles of Radical Product Thinking **Acknowledging your Power as Product People **Implementing Radical Product Thinking **Overcoming Challenges in Product Decision Making **Final thoughts: Combining Ethics with Profit. Recommended Resources: "No Man's Sky" - "vision-driven" game by Hello Games. Highlighted books: "Radical Product Thinking", Radhika Dutt Where to find Radhika Dutt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/ Get the free radical Product Thinking Toolkit: https://www.radicalproduct.com/ Where to find us: Website: https://productized.co/ Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/produ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Where to find Margarida: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarida-cosme-pereira/

Radhika Dutt is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and product leader who advises high-tech startups and government agencies on building radical products that drive fundamental change. Join us in our conversation with Radhika as we discuss vision-based goal-setting in the Product field. This episode dives into key topics: (00:17) OKRs in Radical Product Thinking (16:01) Aligning Vision, Strategy, and Measurement (25:51) Clarity in Vision and Motivation Factors (37:32) Radical Product Thinking and Online Resources Highlighted books: *""Atomic Habits"", James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits *""The Tyranny of Merit"", Michael J. Sandel: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Merit-Whats-Become-Common/dp/0374289980 *""Attack Surface"", Cory Doctorow: https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Surface-Cory-Doctorow/dp/1250757533 *""Invisible Women"", Caroline Criado Perez: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Women-Data-World-Designed/dp/1419729071 *""Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"", Philip K. Dick: https://www.amazon.com/Androids-Dream-Electric-Sheep-inspiration/dp/0345404475 Where to find Radhika Dutt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/ Get the free radical Product Thinking Toolkit: https://www.radicalproduct.com/. Where to find us: Website: https://productized.co/ Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/produ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Where to find Margarida: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarida-cosme-pereira/

Rich has been doing enterprise/B2B product management since 1988, worked at 6 Silicon Valley startups, and has been an interim CPO or leadership coach for more than 200 large and small tech companies. He wrote "The Art of Product Management" and was the Founder of Product Camp. Rich has taught at top business schools worldwide, at conferences, and chaired the first product manager/product owner tracks at the annual Agile Conference. This episode dives into key topics: **Early days of the Internet **Life-Changing Moment **Explaining the Role of the PM **Addressing Roadmpa Amnesia **Prioritizing on Business Objectives **Dealing with Sales Requests **Product Led Organizations **Building Products that Generate Revenue **Driving Business Strategy **The Iterative Process of Strategy Development **Understanding the Company Business Strategy **Making Hard Decisions Recommended Resources: **What Do Product Leaders Do?** https://www.mironov.com/whatleadersdo/ **Business Cases Are Stories About Money** https://www.mironov.com/moneystories/ **Four Laws Of Software Economics** https://www.mironov.com/4laws1/ **Building and Scaling a Product Team (video)** https://www.mironov.com/prodanon/ Highlighted books: Continuous Discover, Teresa Torres, Outcomes vs Output, Josh Seiden, Managing the Unmanageable, Ron Lichty Anything from Jared Spool or Steve Blank or Holly Hester-Reilly Where to find Rich Mironov: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmironov/ Dragonboat Website: https://www.mironov.com/ Where to find us: Website: https://productized.co/ Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/produ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Where to find Margarida: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarida-cosme-pereira/

Becky Flint is the founder and CEO of Dragonboat, the world's 1st platform for outcome-focused product leaders and their teams. With over 20 years of experience in the PM industry, Becky has built and scaled products and technology teams at Fortune 500 and fast-growing startups - such as Feedzai, Bigcommerce, Shutterfly, and PayPal. Join host Andre Marquet as he uncovers Becky's inspiring journey through the tech industry, from breaking into PayPal to revolutionizing product portfolio management. This episode dives into key topics: **Navigating a career shift into tech at PayPal **Crafting effective product portfolio management in scale-ups **Strategies for overcoming organizational hurdles as a PM **Measuring success through an outcome-focused approach **Lessons learned, and challenges conquered as a CEO **Predictions and advice for aspiring product managers Highlighted books: **Escaping the Build Trap, Melissa Perri **Product Operations: How successful companies build better products at scale, Melissa Perri & Denise-Tilles **How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day, Michael Gelb. In this episode, we cover: (01:40) Shifting from medical studies to the Tech industry (07:29) Scaling PayPal's international expansion (12:10) Managing conflicting goals & metrics at PayPal (16:57) Product portfolio management and resource allocation (22:06) Product management strategies for limited resources (24:42) Product management skills and organizational challenges (29:23) Measuring success in outcome-focused organizations (35:42) Applying past career lessons in building Dragonboat (40:29) Challenges faced as a CEO at Dragonboat (46:12) Future predictions for the product management field (48:00) Becky's advice for entry-level product managers. Where to find Becky Flint: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyflint Dragonboat Website: https://dragonboat.io/ Where to find us: Website: https://productized.co/ Newsletter: http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/produ… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ Where to find Andre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/

In this special episode of the Productized podcast, recorded at Productized Conference 2023. Join Product leader Inês Liberato in this roundtable discussion on the hot topic: "The Responsibility of AI: Who's Accountable for Predictive Model Results?" Inês hosts an eye-opening chat with product experts Chiedza Muguti, João Freitas, & Elizabeth Immer, unpacking AI's responsibilities. They tackle vital questions about generative AI's rise, steps for companies to embrace AI responsibly, and the importance of hitting pause for deeper reflection. Inês Liberato is a Product leader, Founding member at Women in Product UK, former Product and venture Coach and CPO at Founders Factory. Elizabeth Immer is a Head of Product Acceleration & Strategy at Frontiers with a background in behavioural science. Chiedza Muguti is a CPO at Alteos, Co-Founder of BlackInTech Berlin and a speaker, experienced in financial products and services. João Freitas is an Executive Board Member at Cofidis Portugal, in charge of digital products and value creation at Cofidis. Resources: Find Inês on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesliberato/ Find Chiedza on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiedzamuguti/ Find João on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joao-colaco-de-freitas-jcf/ Find Elizabeth on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizimmer/ Stay Updated: Twitter: https://twitter.com/productizedconf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/productized/

In this episode of the Productized podcast, our host Margarida Cosme speaks with Productized Conference 2023 speaker Magali Pelissier, Head of Product at SamKnows. Magali talks about what made her turn into product management. She also talks about her experience swimming in the channel and leaving Linkedin. We discussed some of the predictions for product management that she made on her podcast, Product Perspectives. Resources: Find Magali on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magali-pelissier/ Find Margarida on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarida-cosme-pereira/ Stay Updated:  Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/productizedconf Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/productized/

In this episode of the Productized podcast, our host Margarida Cosme speaks with Melissa Perri, author of the book Escaping the build trap. In this episode, Melissa deep dives into her extensive career and how the experience of being a software engineer and designer helped her become a better product leader. We also discuss escaping the build trap topic and what companies can do to become more outcome centric. Melissa talks about predictions over the last years and shares some trends she believes will become relevant in product management. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of the Productized podcast, Margarida speaks with Inês Liberato, Product & CPO Coach at Founders Factory. Inês explores her curious career path and shares how the role of women in tech is changing. She talks about the importance of building what matters and the need for accountability in AI. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

In this episode of the Productized podcast, Margarida speaks with Randy Silver, product consultant, and coach. Randy shares his original career path with the product manager and what he has learned that helped him succeed. He discusses his book and his most recent PM community, CPO circles. Randy deepens some of the topics of his articles, such as Twitter, Airbnb, and Tumblr product strategy. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

In this episode of the Productized podcast, Margarida speaks with Anabela Cesário, CPO at Outsystems. Anabela shares her career journey and some leadership insights. She also shares the challenge of dealing with the fear of public speaking and her techniques to overcome it. Anabela talks about Product operations and how to implement it within a company. I hope you enjoy the talk!

In this episode of the Productized podcast, Margarida speaks with Gonçalo Gaiolas, CPO at SoSafe. During the episode, Gonçalo shares his work experiences at OutSystems, the challenges of scaling it, and the importance of having empathy and passion for your work to achieve success as a PM. He also shares his gap year and the key takeaways from this incredible experience. By the end of the episode, he talks about the CPO role and its importance in an organization.

On the fourth episode of season 15 of the Productized Podcast, Margarida interviews Dominique Jost, head of product at Doist. Dominique has several years of experience building products and has been an active voice in discussing burnout. During our conversation, Dominique talks about the first years of his career. He also shares his burning-out experience and what he learned from it. Finally, Dominique discusses asynchronous communication and remote work and explains how they apply at Doist.

This is the third episode of season 15 of the Productized Podcast. We are featuring speakers and partners of Productized Conference 2023. In this episode, Margarida Cosme talks with Radhika Dutt, a seasoned professional in product management and entrepreneurship, and takes listeners on a captivating journey. From her early interests and studies in electrical engineering at MIT to their experiences as a founder and lecturer, Radhika Dutt shares valuable insights. She delves into creating the Radical Product Thinking framework and its impact on product management, as well as discusses the challenges of balancing business goals with user well-being. Exploring the ethical responsibilities of the tech industry, including the impact of AI technology and the need for a Hippocratic oath for product managers, Radhika Dutt offers thought-provoking perspectives. Join the podcast to gain unique perspectives, practical knowledge, and actionable strategies for success in product management and technology ethics.

This is the second episode of season 15 of the Productized Podcast. We are featuring speakers and partners of Productized Conference 2023.In this episode, Margarida Cosme talks with Leah Tharin, Head of Product at Jua and product lead growth specialist. Leah talks about her experiences creating and crashing startups, the imposter syndrome, its effects, and how to deal with them. She also shares how to apply product-led growth strategy within a company and the importance of integrating sales teams into that strategy. She shares insights on how AI will affect the product management role in the future and which skills she considers to be more important for a PM to master.

With the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset, in this month's article on Link to Leaders, I explore failed predictions in technology and reflect on the importance of timing in the market, mentioning Bob Metcalfe's article from 1993, in which the father of Ethernet claimed that mobile computing would permanently fail. Why do most predictions made before paradigm shifts fail to be more accurate?

This is the first episode of season 15 of the Productized Podcast. We are featuring speakers and partners of Productized Conference 2023. In this episode, Productized founder André Marquet talks with João Freitas, Head of Digital Products and Value Creation at Cofidis Group. João shares his insights on how product management and product thinking can be used to create customer value in the financial services industry. He also shares his experience developing products, some earlier career mismatches, and the importance of being customer-centric. Tune in to learn about the challenges and opportunities of product management in the financial services industry. This episode was brought to you by our partner Cofidis Group, under the brand new Next by Cofidis. --- Join Europe's #1 Product Conference this fall in Lisbon and:

The final podcast episode of the second Product Weekend season features Lindsey Bell, Head of Product Operations at RapidAPI. Lindsey shares her experiences transitioning to different roles in the field of Product Management and her previous role at Twilio. She discusses what Product Operations is and when it's needed, and shares her perspective on the differences between technical and consumer products. She also shares her unique experience of building a Product Operations team from the ground up at Rapid. At the end of the episode, Lindsey recommends some of her favorite books, cities, and podcasts. [00:00] Intro [00:54] Lindsey's childhood [04:51] First work experiences [07:53] Transition to Project Management [17:36] Transition to Sales [24:06] Transition to Product Management [29:41] Breaking into Product Management [37:17] Product Operations Manager at Twilio [41:05] What is Product Operations [51:16] When do you need product operations [54:25] Head of Product Operations at RapidAPI [01:08:00] Product Operations without a dedicated person/team [01:09:47] Future of Product Operations [01:13:51] Major challenges faced as a product person [01:19:01] Technical vs consumer products [01:21:19] Breaking into Product Ops [01:26:30] Favorite books, cities, and podcasts

In this podcast episode, Luis Gonçalves is interviewed by Joao Moita about his background, professional experiences, and insights on agile coaching and software development. They discuss Luis's entrepreneurial nature, his first experiences in the industry, and the cultural differences between Portugal and Germany. They also discuss Luis's consulting business, his approach to generating sales, and his ADAPT Methodology. They cover the topic of organizational design, and Luis shares his experience starting a software development company. Finally, they discuss industry challenges and legacy, and Luis provides some great recommendations. [00:54] Hobbies and early days [04:54] Entrepreneurial nature [07:45] First professional experience (Nokia) [19:45] First experience as Scrum master [22:27] Software development frameworks [26:58] Cultural differences between Portugal and Germany [30:43] What does an Agile Coach do [38:27] Starting a consulting business [41:50] Creating content to generate sales [48:47] ADAPT Methodology [55:08] Organizational design [1:00:18] Creating a software development company [1:09:56] Unexperienced developers [1:11:41] Legacy [1:14:53] Recommendations

In this podcast episode, Joao Moita talks with Mirela Mus, the founder of Product People. They discuss Mirela's transition into product management, and she shares her insights on the role of a VP of Product and the differences between "mercenaries" and "missionaries" in the industry. Mirela offers advice on defining success in Product Management and talks about prioritization and PM mentoring. She also discusses the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field and shares her thoughts on the transition from PM to people management. Mirela offers recommendations for aspiring product managers and encourages critical thinking as a core skill. [00:20] About Mirela [02:43] Transition to PM [10:52] VP of Product role [15:28] Mercenaries vs missionaries [19:11] PM insights [25:00] Go to market [26:50] Consulting vs FTE PMs [29:50] Am I a good PM? [33:35] Prioritization [36:40] PM mentoring [39:00] Being a PM as a woman [40:37] Who inspires me [45:00] From PM to people management [47:12] About the future, recommendations [53:23] Where are we going next? [55:28] Critical thinking is core [58:40] Food for thought

Welcome to the Productized Podcast (fourth episode of the Special Product Weekend Season Two). Join our co-host João Moita as he talks to Mathilde Leo, Head of Community at Circle, about her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur and product person, her experience building Jam, an online community for product people, and the role of communities in general. Plus, get book, travel, and podcast recommendations from Mathilde! [00:12] Childhood, Studies & Early career [13:12] Advice to embrace Product [20:54] The story of JAM & Why quitting a PM Career to grow a Community [29:00] Community Basics [36:00] What is Circle & Reasons for Excitement [45:00] How Circle can be useful to a product person [51:00] Tips for Aspiring Community Builders [58:00] Work-life balance, Boundaries & Favorite reads

In this episode, our co-host João speaks with Julien Lescure, an investor and product coach, and one of the speakers of the second Product Weekend event, held in November. Julien Lescure founded two companies and led both of them to successful exits. Nowadays, Julien's focus is on coaching product teams. In this conversation, Julien talks about his path as a founder, why he chose to pursue a product career, and gives some tips he learned during his journey. Besides being a product lover, he is also a car enthusiast. Julien's childhood dream was to become a car designer. If you want to find out how he ended up in product, listen to the episode below ⬇️ ## Time notes: [0:16] Guest introduction [1:00] Desired career path as a child vs. the actual path [5:55] First job and the switch to project management [7:40] First leadership role [9:36] Founding his first company [16:01] Role in his first company [18:39] Founding his second company [22:40] The strategy to sell his second company [24:22] Role in the company after the sale [26:42] Choosing product over marketing. [27:32] Using sales skills in product [31:10] Julien's favourite thing about working in product. [33:45] Investing in companies and advising them [36:20] Favourite type of companies [40:00] Product discovery [46:55] From coaching product teams to coaching managers > Product is not something you do in isolation at a PM level. "Product is enabled by an organization." [50:40] Role of sales and customer success in product: "The main barrier of training other departments on interviewing is fear. Many companies are scared of talking too much to their clients." [57:25] The role Julien enjoyed the most [1:02:05] Moving to Portugal [1:03:30] Portuguese tech industry [1:04:50] What will the world look like in 50 years? [1:08:05] One lesson from product management everyone should know [1:10:00] Book recommendations [1:13:25] Favourite cities [1:15:10] Favourite podcasts

Tami Reiss is an experienced Product leader and coach, helping companies worldwide transform how they deliver great products. Having worked closely with Melissa Perri and having led the Product efforts at a vast VC firm, Tami shared a lot of insights in this conversation about how to grow your career in Product and about how to lead an organization towards Product success effectively.

BHOUT is the first boxing bag with a brain, and it's revolutionizing how people stay fit by applying neuroscience. In this conversation with Mauro Frota, founder and CEO, we discussed martial arts, the challenges, and opportunities within the fitness industry, and BHOUT's plans to enter the US market, among other topics.

In this episode, João was speaking with André Marquet, CEO at Productized and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event. André has a long experience in Product Management having worked in the field for around 15 years, currently working at Cofidis. Besides being a Product leader, André is also a father, an educator at heart and an entrepreneur. This is a very special episode, not only because it's the last episode of the season but also because it's the first time André is a guest on the podcast. Time notes: [0:15] Introduction of André [1:00] First time being interviewed at Produtized podcast [1:37] What is Product Management in André's perspective [4:53] What is the role of a product manager in society  [6:34] Ethical constraints of product managers should be about not doing harm to your users [10:06] Evolution of product management definition  [12:00] Chemistry experiments in childhood out of the curiosity of being a scientist [16:27] University path and education experience [18:45] Master's degree research and challenges  [21:30] Starting a professional career in engineering from an international internship [24:20] Career path from pre-sales consultant to a product manager  [29:10] Starting entrepreneurial life while still being in the product manager positions [34:40] The feeling of "mission accomplished" while working as an entrepreneur  [38:35] The main advice from the experience in startups [45:03] Creating Productized and the fondest memory of all the products created [50:39] What is intuition and its role in product management [56:20] How does trusting intuition without checking up on the data turn out [57:18] The early stage of discovery as the favourite thing of working in product [58:45] Role model in product management [1:01:14] Being an educator and building his own Product Management course [1:08:40] What are the most interesting opportunities for the future of cities, based on the past season of the podcast [1:14:30] Biggest trends coming up in the defence and aerospace technology [1:18:40] Seeing serving in the armed forces as part of education at the university  [1:25:48] One lesson from product management [1:27:20] Advice for the 18-year-old self [1:29:55] Recommendations PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by Miguel Sousa and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun.

In this episode, João was speaking to Roshan Gupta, Group Product Manager at Google. Roshan has an extensive experience in the software industry, having started as Software Engineer and now working in Product for the past 15 years. After graduating from MIT, he has worked in companies like Oracle, Yahoo, Facebook and Google. Besides being a successful PM, Roshan is also a father, a traveller, and a passionate storyteller. Time notes: [0:15] Introduction of Roshan [0:55] The story of moving to Lisbon from the USA, travelling with kids and falling in love with Portugal [5:53] Portuguese tech and startup ecosystem  [8:00] Ambitions and a master plan for the career [12:28] Experience of working in software engineering and lessons learner [16:00] Going back to study after starting the career and different perspectives [18:00] Job at Oracle and difference with the first job experience. [22:40] Evolution of work in a team and involving everyone in the decision making [24:58] Growing the passion for product management while still working on software engineering [29:25] Learning to become a good PM and defining a product manager role [39:00] Dividing time for different roles of product manager [48:28] Balancing being available with managing to do everything there is to do [52:44] What influenced the change of companies and marriage [57:00] The impact of organisational changes on day-to-day work in teams  [01:12:18] Moving from Facebook to Google and learning from Marc Zuckerberg [01:21:30] The most inspiring leader was the first manager at Zaplet   [01:24:00] Built teams as the best achievement of being a product manager and being an umbrella for the team [01:01:53] Landing job at Facebook and doing the homework before approaching them [01:29:50] Dealing with ambiguity and developing comfort around it [01:34:55] The innovation that will come to life that people are not ready to see, fearing innovation and the future of Metaverse  [01:45:05] The best and the worst innovation is the internet  [01:47:30] Importance of networking as a PM  [01:49:50] A skill that no one teaches us is how to frame and create a story as a storyteller [01:50:57] Coffee meeting with historical figures would be with Benjamin Franklin or Leonardo da Vinci  [01:54:45] Recommendations PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by Miguel Sousa and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun.

In this episode, João was speaking to Joana Nunes Cardoso, Head of New Product Development at Cofidis and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event. Joana has a long experience in the personal credit space as well as in managing the development and launching of innovative products. Besides being the head of new product development she is also a theatre and gymnastics lover, a mother and an enthusiastic person with strong convictions. [0:10] Introduction of Joana [0:55] Theatre as the most magical place of Joana's childhood [6:20] Joana's experience in gymnastics and balancing between other disciplines [8:55] Professional experience at Cetelem and Cofidis  [13:05] Ending up in a financial institution while studying communication  [15:20] First contact with product and transition from marketing to product [21:20] Challenges caused by a lack of a technical background [25:18] What would 18-yer-old Joana choose to study instead? [27:45] Putting customer experience first and having the mindset of failure and the main learning [34:33] The biggest challenge as a PM and the impact of emotions Having this relation within the team in different disciplines is really teamwork.  [38:43] Favourite things about working in product - from ideas to feedback [39:47] Lessons people can learn from the product management [41:15] Advice for starting a career in a big company [43:00] Coffee with a historical figure - which one? [45:45] Recommendations. PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by Miguel Sousa and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun.

In this episode, João was speaking to André Albuquerque, VP of Product at Kitch, founder of the One Month PM and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event, held in May. André has a vast and diverse experience. He worked at Google, created a course and community to help people build better products, helped grow Uniplaces from the ground up and now he's doing the same at Kitch. Besides being a VP of Product he is also a professor, a startup advisor, a surfer and a father to an 8-month-old dog. By the end of the episode, you have a lot of books, travel and podcast recommendations from him. I hope you enjoy the episode and learn as much as I did. Time notes: [0:15] Introduction of André [0:55] André's high school experience and career path [6:25] Landing a job at Google and the main learnings [12:00] Advice for young people in order to become great managers [15:40] Interviewing back on job interviews and digging deeper [19:29] Balancing between a hardworking student and a lazy path [21:40] Working at Google and at the NGO and advice on the path [24:30] NGO experiences and the doors opened by them [28:30] Working in product at UniPlaces, the main challenges and becoming the Head of Growth [33:25] Getting started in product management [36:38] What are the main differences between entrepreneurship and product management from the lecturer's point of view [38:46] Becoming an advisor for the first startup [41:50] Common sense is the key to product management and passing on the personal experience [43:10] What is Kitch all about and how this concept was started [51:55] Tour of duty in Kitch [57:00] The One Month PM idea development and implementation [1:03:30] Opportunities brought by One Month PM and newsletter [1:06:10] Prioritising the right activities, and hobbies and spending free time [01:10:35] 3 favourite books [01:14:50] 3 favorite podcasts PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by Miguel Sousa and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun.

In the 3rd episode of the podcast, João Moita is speaking with Diogo Rendeiro, Head of Produc at Amplemarket and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event, held in May. Diogo has a vast experience in Product, having worked at 3 different tech unicorns and now at a fast-growing early stage company. In this conversation he shares some useful insights and personal stories about his path. Besides being a Head of Product he is also an empathic mentor, an innovator at heart and a fun person with the craziest passions. By the end of the episode, you have some books and travel recommendations from him. I hope you enjoy this episode. Time notes: [0:10] Introduction of the guest [0:55] Passion for computers and technology since childhood [4:30] Starting University being confident about the future path [5:50] In University, Diogo expected his future to be in programming [7:20] Professional paths of Diogo - consulting, research and academia [10:30] Realise of expectations from the career, Berlin and fridges with free Coca Cola [14:34] Product management at Zalando experience  [18:10] Personal experience of first time living abroad, logistics, friends & personal change [24:12] Diogo's attraction to unicorn companies  [26:36] "Innovator's dilemma", the book's message and impact on operating day-to-day [35:30] What is Amplemarket company about and joining the company  [40:54] Differences between working in product management for huge companies and small companies, super closely with the founders  [43:48] Stage of hiring a product manager in a company [46:20] The biggest challenge in a product is growing the product team [49:18] The tendency towards perfectionism and rationalising it [51:28] Mentors that help to succeed in the product management path and being a mentor [55:30] Monitoring work-life balance and having fun at work [1:02:10] Future of the remote work [1:05:05] Unusual hobbies: collecting hats, and pipes, and playing with LEGO [1:09:55] Books, cities and podcasts recommendations. This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by Miguel Sousa and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun.

In this episode, João was speaking with João Santos, Director of Product Management at Outsystems and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event, held in May. There he talked about the main non-obvious lessons he learned in 10 years in Product Management and also about the nuances of the relation between Product and Engineering. João has a long experience in the software industry and in this conversation he shares some of his stories as well as useful advice for anyone working in Product. Besides being a director of product management he is also a father, a learning geek, a great storyteller and a really fun person to chat with. Time notes: [0:10] Introduction of João. [1:00] How did João end up studying computer science? [4:05] Connection between business and technology. [4:50] Working for Altitude for 14 years.  [6:40] How did João end up as a product manager? [10:33] Hobbies of João and how they change. [13:50] What is OutSystems about? [20:28] Product Management Academy and opportunities brought by it. [24:49] Growth mindset and the urge to learn that was always there. [26:40] What are the main ways in which João challenges himself to grow? [27:55] What does João read?  [28:35] Did someone ever aim to take João's place? [30:50] Competition for a position and challenged credibility. [35:00] The challenges as a Product Manager. [37:00] How to make sure everyone in the team has the same objectives? [42:36] Common myths in product management. [45:12] What is the right way to ask "why"? [48:18] What is the key to balancing taking on new challenges and helping colleagues and focusing on what really matters? [51:30] An advice for an 18-year-old self. [52:30] The most inspiring leader João had met. [54:55] Recommendations. PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by João Moita and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun. [53:34] Coffee with any historical figure - which one?

In this episode, João was speaking to Clara Rivero Machado, the Head of Product at Via Verde and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event, held in May. There she talked about the importance of customer-centricity, the importance of having a design perspective as a Product Manager and how she helped turn a project-based company to a product-led organization. Clara is not only a great product leader but also a mother, a runner and a fun and fascinating human being. This was a long and intense conversation, where we talked about her career, the challenges faced as a PM and Head of Product, specific strategies she applies to her life and her work, and also about innovation. [0:10] Introduction of the guest. [1:03] Early career until the first experience as a PM. [4:40] The first big challenge of becoming a manager.  [7:00] How did Clara become a leader and earned trust. [8:50] Future career goals. [10:30] The role of confidence in Clara's life and strategies to build confidence and manage anxiety. [14:00] The morning routine.  [16:04] Setting personal goals and applying product management to life. [18:00] Retreats with friends and their benefits.  [19:00] The many different hats of a PM. [21:15] What is Via Verde [24:10] Joining Via Verde. [26:14] The switch from a project-based company to a product-based organization. [31:54] How much user research is "enough". [34:10] The achievement as a product manager Clara is the proudest of. [35:30] Dealing with a tight release deadline. [36:15] Performing user research in record time. [39:19] "PM is the CEO of the product" is a big myth. [41:22] Having a mentor and being a mentor. [42:20] Clara's superpowers - Curiosity, the power of "why" and ownership. [45:18] Advice for the younger self and the changes after becoming a mother. [47:27] Inspiring leaders. [50:37] Innovation and the future of the world. [53:57] Recommendations.

In this episode, André was talking with Egle Radvile. Egle is a Digital Futurist Angel, Author of Vilnius Digital Strategy. Egle was in the position of Vilnius City Municipality CTO from 2018 to 2021. Currently, she is the Head of the Lithuanian CIO's club CIO.LT, Digital Train board & Harvard Digital Program member. Egle has a PhD in Information Engineering and Technology. Recently she graduated from Harvard's Leading Digital Innovator programme. Timestamps: Introduction of the guest[1:00] Current political situation impact on the daily life [1:30] Gediminas Legion organisation purpose and founding story [3:00] Humanitarian and technological help for Ukraine [6:00] How did Egle develop an interest in technology [8:00] PhD in technology and lecturing [11:30] Harvard's Leading Digital Innovation program [13:00] Story of getting into the position of Vilnius CTO [18:00] Vilnius Digital Strategy [22:30] What has changed in Vilnius in practical terms [25:00] Internet of things policy in Vilnius [28:00] How is Egle working on Vilnius strategy now [31:00] How can cities tackle the issue of talent competition? [33:00] Advanced IT topics on the high school curriculums [37:00] A different vision of mobility: how does improving schools will have an effect on mobility [39:30] LEUC2022 conference. Vilnius Plan: Mission Data - Practical Vilnius City Innovations [47:00] What is the Lithuanian CIO Club about [56:00] Being an expert in the Transparency Academy [57:00] Best practices other European cities can adapt [59:00] Words of advice for younger self [1:02:30] Recommendations [1:04:30] PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by André Marquet, with research by Evelina Bogdiun and sound editing by Miguel Sousa.

In this episode, André was talking to Milla Ovaska. Milla is the Head of International Affairs and Public Relations at Espoo city in Finland. She is an international relations specialist and intercultural communication enthusiast interested in expanding networks and bringing Espoo to the world and the world to Espoo. Currently, her goal is to make Espoo the best destination and home for international talent and to strengthen the international networks for the city of Espoo. Time notes: Introduction of the guest [1:00] Finland and NATO application [2:30] How did Future Mentors programme has started [3:30] Implementing the ideas in the cities [8:30] The overview of youth ideas raised during the programme [10:30] Are decision-makers willing to make a change based on youth recommendations? [15:00] How was the youth engaged to participate in this project [17:30] Sustainability goals of the city of Espoo [23:20] Cities as Unicorns. What initiatives is Espoo taking to attract talents? [28:30] City at your service philosophy as the backbone for building a sustainable city together [36:00] Espoo schools as innovation platforms for Edu-tech startups [38:00] Digital Agenda as a part of the city as a service mindset[40:30] What Milla enjoys the most about her work [43:30] Are projects mission-oriented? [47:00] PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by André Marquet, with research done by Evelina Bogdiun and sound edited by Miguel Sousa. The Productized Podcast is a series of interviews with product innovators, successful makers, and entrepreneurs. We hope to inspire the listeners of this show to be courageous and productize!

In this episode, André was talking with Miguel Pinto Luz. Miguel is the current Deputy Mayor of Cascais, a municipality west of Lisbon with over 200 thousand inhabitants. Since 2005 he has held various public positions, both in central government as Secretary of State for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications during Portugal's XX Constitutional Government, and in his hometown of Cascais. Time notes: Introduction of the guest [1:00] What was Miguel's first computer and did he play Sim City? [3:00] Why did Miguel decide to dedicate his life to public service [6:40] What is the most stressful about Miguel's work [10:00] What is the image of the politician? [12:20] What were Miguel's top priorities for the last two terms [14:10] What does the day of the busy VP of Cascais look like? [19:30] Book by Miguel Pinto Luz and examples from the Netherlands[25:50] What led Miguel to believe in politics [31:50] Engineering background and politics [33:30] Competition between cities and talents. Why is Cascais a good place for digital nomads? [38:00] Which competencies should cities have? [41:20] How is the VP of Cascais using technology to improve people's lives [47:00] History about Cascais being a smart city in the XVI century [51:30] What new technology would Miguel learn if he had 3 months [53:40] RAPTOR programme on mobility [55:00] Interaction of Cascais citizens with Mobi Cascais [1:02:00] Bike-sharing system process in Cascais [1:03:00] Cascais and Metropolitan Area of Lisbon [1:07:00] Managing the introduction of new mobility technology [1:10:00] Fix Cascais app. What's Miguel's strategy to improve the digital ecosystem of the city? [1:15:30] Is it the time for Cascais to have the CPO? [1:18:30] What would Miguel change in government policy on the national level if he had a superpower to do so? [1:24:00] Words of advice for younger self [1:24:30] Recommendations in Cascais - Top of Pedra Amarela [1:26:30]

In this episode, André is talking with Martin Harris. Martin is the principal of The Lisboan School. It is an all-through school with places from the early years to year 13, of the British Curriculum. Martin has over 20 years of experience in being a Headmaster in schools across different latitudes. About 2 years ago Martin moved to Portugal to establish his school on his terms with a new educational model. Martin is also the Governor of St Mary's Calne charity organisation. Main topics covered:

Host André Marquet talks to António Lucena de Faria. António is from Porto and has over 40 years of experience in building and managing companies and start-ups - because he started when he was a teenager! He led the creation and development of more than 10 companies, having started his first IT company with the launch of Methodus Sistemas in 1987. He is a founding member of Startup Portugal, representing Fábrica de Startups. At Fábrica, António is designing, validating and adjusting the Business Model, and contacting investors and entrepreneurs. Promoting the business and finding business opportunities. Fábrica de Startups is an innovation hub, providing acceleration to startups in three stages: pre-validation (problem and solution validation), validation (product and market) and launch (go-to-market), and where starting entrepreneurs can seek help in developing their business ideas and growing their startups. Timestamps: Introduction of guest [1:00] How did COVID-19 affect António's business [3:00] António's experience working in the USA in 80s [4:30] Why only a fraction of people become entrepreneurs? [10:00] Are we close to the fifth era of entrepreneurship? [14:00] Are people meant to be solo entrepreneurs considering our need for social approval? [17:30] Creating DAOs online, NFT's & tokens [23:00] What is the future of 5-day work week? [32:00] Finding a co-founder for your entrepreneurial journey [36:00] António's hobbies: blockchain, NFT's & daughter YouTuber [39:20] Life is Cascais [42:00] How does a day in life of António look like [43:30] Fábrica de Startups [45:40] What was the inspiration for creating a startup accelerator? [48:40] Start-up Lisboa [56:00] Is it possible to develop successful business based on your wishes and needs rather than focusing on demand [59:30] Breeding start-ups into Unicorns - Startup factory in Lisbon [1:05:00] What can change in cities to encourage more entrepreneurs [1:09:50] Developing a incentive program for entrepreneurs [1:13:00] Smaller companies in Portugal are less productive than bigger ones - is it true? [1:16:40] What should be cities doing in terms of policy towards entrepreneurship creation [1:22:00] New technology António would learn if he had 3 free months [1:26:00] Recommendations [1:28:30] What advice António would give to younger self [1:34:10]

Host André Marquet talks to Tim Vieira. Tim established one of the first independent microbreweries in South Africa. Later, he also joined the Executive Program at Chicago BOOTH School in London. Today Tim is the CEO of Brave Generation Academy, which provides every learner with a specialised and holistic education. Timestamps: Introduction of the guest [0:30] What was Tim's first entrepreneurial project? [3:30] Insights of Tim's last trip to the US [7:10] Tim's participation in the Portuguese Shark Tank TV show [11:25] Why Tim has chosen to live in Portugal and be an ambassador for it? [16:20] Brave Generation Academy (BGA) development and relation to Cascais municipality [19:00] What does a typical Tim Vieira workday vision look like [22:20] Tim's 181 day trip around the World with family [26:30] What is the Brave Generation Academy about and how did it start? [29:40] Criticism about online education is based on starting on the screen the whole day [36:50] Competition in education-based products [39:40] Is it possible to enrol on the University by attending a non-traditional school? [43:00] What nationality kids are attending BGA? [45:20] Digital education platform development [51:40] Plans around a BGA version for Sports Academy [53:10] Is BGA good for kids who want to focus on a specific niche, e.g., chemistry lab [55:20] What new technology would Tim learn if he had 3 months to do it? [1:04:20] Words of wisdom for younger Tim [1:08:20] Tim's recommendations [1:10:20] Documentary on Netflix: The short game  PRODUCTION This podcast was hosted by André Marquet, with research done by Evelina Bogdiun and sound edited by Miguel Sousa. The Productized Podcast is a series of interviews with product innovators, successful makers, and entrepreneurs. We hope to inspire the listeners of this show to be courageous and productize! Do you want to become a part of the Productized community? Sign up for our Academy HERE

Host André Marquet talks to Ksenia Ahsrafulina. She is an activist, the Founder of Invisible City non-profit organization, which is helping emerging artists to perform more and get paid fairly. She is a co-founder of the civic movement Lisboa Possivel for inclusive mobility in Lisbon. And she calls herself a “self-employed diplomat” for the virtual embassy of Russia of the future in Portugal. Time stamps: Introduction of the guest [1:20] How did Ksenia start her path in activism [5:00] Ksenia moved to Europe from Russia - what was the reason for that? [6:40] How did Ksenia learn Spanish (Ksenia speaks about her mad obsession with southern countries) [9:30] Self-employed diplomat for Russia - what is this title about? [13:30] How did Ksenia learn 9 languages [16:30] What TV hosts are expecting Ksenia to stand for [18:00] Is there a democratic deficit in Portuguese society? [19:40] Invisible City NPO development [24:00] Organization of events for solidarity [26:15] What's the connection of Invisible City and Lisboa Possível [29:20] Work towards mobility improvement in Lisbon [31:00] Bike lane in Almirante Reis [32:00] How to start on being an activist? An activist guide with all the information [37:00] Ksenia is organising an event about petition writing[41:20] Problem of the bike lanes in Baixa downtown [43:30] Engaging youth in activism [50:00] What is Ksenia the most passionate about in her job [51:00] Besides work and activism, what are Ksenia's hobbies [53:20] Which technology would Ksenia learn if she had to choose one? [55:10] What kind of innovation tech-people could create to make activist's life easier? [57:00] What words of advice would Ksenia give her younger self [59:00] Book recommendations [1:00:30]

Host André Marquet talks to Luís Newton, the President of Estrela's Borough in Lisbon. Luís has been in this role for almost 9 years, although he is working in this field in total for over 20 years. Timestamps: Introduction of guest [1:20] How does a day of President of the Borough look like [2:00] How helping for Ukraine is being organized: humanitarian support, housing, education [4:30] How did Luís decide to dedicate his life to politics and people [11:00] First Luís job in Borough of Lapa [12:00] Naval engineering at IST - would Luís like to be working in that field now [15:30] What age did Luís start in politics - family history in politics and its influence on Luís's decision [18:00] What were Luís's priorities in the last 2 terms; TOP 3 priorities of Estrela Borough now [23:00] A basis of management in Estrela's borough - voting for people's ideas on the app [30:30] Estrela has an excellent President, or a great team? [36:30] How to explain political legislative flow to a 6-year-old child [37:00] Who is the boss of the President of the Borough? [42:00] How to encourage people to be more participative in politics [43:45] How to pitch Estrela to working parents [46:30] Pitching Estrela for Gen Z - it is the most instagrammable district of Lisbon [49:50] Can Estrela be less car-dependent and more bike-friendly? [52:30] Expansion of Gira bikes to Estrela [57:20] What does Luís think that boroughs should do? [1:00:00] Best practices of work at the borough [1:05:00] Budgets of boroughs and salary of presidents [1:07:00] How can law change the lives of boroughs [1:09:30] What did the jury consider as most important in your work to have awarded you in the role of CIO [1:15:00] City apps merging and development ideas [1:17:00] Should Lisbon be having a CTO, CIO or COO [1:21:00] How many months does it take to start fully working after being elected [1:25:30] If Luís had the superpower to change anything about government policy, what would it be? [1:28:00] Removing the train line between the city and the river [1:30:00] Envisioning the use of technology to improve people's lives [1:33:15] Quantum computing as a new technology Luís would learn if he had three months [1:35:40] Trends in population change in Estrela borough [1:38:40] What advice would Luís give to his younger self [1:40:20] What would Luís recommend to visit in Estrela [1:43:00]

Host André Marquet talks to Paulo Silva. Paulo is the founder & CEO at Miles in the Sky - an online education platform with exceptional experience and courses. Paulo has more than 20 years of C-level roles, covering the full range of top management responsibilities. Now Paulo is focusing on developing an online education platform and a coding school Lisbon42. Time notes: Paulo introduction [1:00] What is the mission of Paulo's company [2:00] A typical day in Paulo's life - what helps him to keep balance in life [3:00] What is Miles in the Sky? [5:40] How learning in Miles in the Sky is different from regular learning model [7:30] The future of Miles in the Sky [10:00] What can we do about youth who are smart, but still fail in specific courses [13:00] Paulo's career development, 20+ years in C level roles [16:30] How Paulo started work in technology [19:00] Experience in Vodafone - starting as a CTO [22:10] Period of self-searching [25:00] Paulo decides to choose to study architecture at the University [26:00] Burnout problem of top-level roles [29:00] How did studying architecture help Paulo in his life and career [32:00] How did this rich experience in companies help Paulo with starting his own company "42 Lisboa" and "Miles in the Sky" [33:10] How a view on education has changed recently, thanks to zoom and online classes [36:00] People will start to learn and apply their knowledge in Metaverse? [37:30] Digital experience course at Miles in the Sky [38:40] Re-skilling adults: what concepts are the key to implement it [40:30] Willingness to learn in the era of limitless resources [43:20] Why would Paulo learn blockchain and cybersecurity if he had to choose a new technology to learn? [45:30] Is it difficult to recruit talents to Miles in the Sky? [49:00] Campus-based "42 Lisboa" school [52:00] What is the biggest challenge for Miles in the Sky [54:20] Role of governments in the change of educational system for adults [55:00] Words of advice to younger self [59:20] PRODUCTION

​​Host André Marquet speaks with Peter Fabor. Peter is a community and product builder, who talks about co-living, co-working, real estate, hospitality, and marketplaces. Peter is the founder of Surf Office - one stop shop for company retreats outside the office. Besides that, Peter is running a personal blog and creates guides about hospitality and co-living business improvements for different cities worldwide. Timestamps: Introduction of Peter Fabor [01:00] How did Peter start Product Management? [04:30] How did business for digital nomads developed into company retreats [07:30] Building a business based on partnership rather than ownership [10:30] How does typical Peter's day look like [19:20] Surfing in Peter's life [21:20] If Peter had 3 months, he would learn geospatial analyses [23:00] Peter created a Hoodpicker - Lisbon neighbourhood management tool [25:20] First co-living space in Gran Canaria [29:15] Lisbon as a popular destination for digital nomads [30:50] Is a hybrid working model is really so good? [35:00] What are the main differences and similarities between Lisbon and Amsterdam [41:20] Why is everybody biking in Amsterdam? [43:00] What value do digital nomads bring to Lisbon? [47:00] Interaction with the government in Amsterdam [52:10] Why did Peter move to Amsterdam [53:20] Can Lisbon remain and become an even more attractive city for living [58:00] Trends for digital nomads orientated businesses [1:03:00] What words of advice would Peter give to his younger self?[1:07:00] Book recommendations [1:10:20] Lisbon can be car-free? [1:13:15]

​​Host André Marquet speaks with Justas Petrónis. Justas is the lead product manager at TransferGo. Justas holds a degree in Analytic Philosophy and studied at the University of Leuven and Vytautas Magnus University. He also regularly lectures about Marketing and Epistemology. He used to teach Philosophy of Mind & Theory of Artificial Intelligence at the Kaunas University of Technology. Additionally, Justas calls himself a walkability and public transit advocate. In this podcast, we reason why every product manager needs to be a philosopher, the mantra of building things that don't scale, and building certainty in the complete environment of uncertainty. And why the best way to reduce traffic jams by 30% is to fix public schools. Because optimizing for efficiency you will be in a situation where you leave people behind. Timestamps: 0:30 welcome 1:00 guest introduction 1:45 Justas tells about the change in his daily life in face of the RU-UA war 4:30 Is there a peaceful way out of war 7:40 How did Justas start in product management? 10:40 Epistemology: what does it mean to know? 13:10 How product happened in Justas life as a philosophy student | Talk with a modern philosophy lecturer over a drink leads to career decisions 15:45 Fascination about technology helps to find UX design 17:00 Justas's role in TransferGo, competitors of the company. How can money transfers be juxtaposed with bus drivers? 22:35 Helping people who don't have access to banks. 24:20 Aspects of the work which Justas is the most passionate about 26:00 What would Justas learn in 3 months if he had to choose? 28:30 Clashes of different civilizations 29:50 “Short history of Russia” by Mark Galeotti 32:30 Product experience at Trafi. How did Justas start caring about mobility issues? Fixing traffic jams by fixing public schools. 37:50 Vilnius City Mayor Remigijus Šimašius. Metric-based thinking in Vilnius. 40:00 Building for resilience - What is the right way to start building product-driven cultures in cities? 44:20 Running a city is like running a family. 47:15 Experience at Trafi in Berlin during Covid-19. 52:10 Is it possible to productize for unexpected events? 59:30 What impacts do current political events have on businesses in Lithuania? How have the governments in Lithuania adjusted to the situation? 1:03:15 Advice for younger self, wanna-be philosopher/product manager.

​​Host André Marquet speaks with Chris Mele, Managing Partner at Software Pricing Partners with 25 years of experience, focusing on helping software companies develop better pricing strategies. Since 1982, they have helped create pricing strategies for companies like IBM, Dell, Cisco, HP, McAfee, and Microsoft. Chris has become the go-to expert on developing innovative pricing strategies that delight customers and derange competitors while minimizing risk at every stage of the pricing process. ​ ​​

Recently we've had the great pleasure of chatting with Justyna Cyrankiewicz, an intersectional, talented and young woman. Justyna sort of shaped her career in a way that combines her major interests which are: art, technology, design, writing, activism (environmental and social), mental health, and wellbeing. She calls herself a storyteller due to the lack of a proper term that would adequately describe what she does and where she is headed on her professional path. She sees a strong value in smart volunteering and a multidisciplinary approach toward careers. Main topics covered: ⚡️The dream of studying at a Harry-Potter style university ☘️Feeling good about ourselves