PM Job Search Series Recap & Upcoming Events

Welcome to the latest issue of the Product Management Learning Series - a series of live streaming events and newsletter articles to help you level up your product career! ??

A month ago, I kicked off a special 4-part Job Search Series with phyl terry , author of the long-awaited “Never Search Alone”. Together, we interviewed 7 product leaders (including the very special Marty Cagan the right role for the next phase of their product careers!?

?? In this issue of the PM Learning Series, I wanted to share the key takeaways from our series, and special kudos to ?? Anna-Lena Koenig , who has helped us visualize the key discussion points in her wonderful sketchnotes! Please reach out to her directly if you’d like her to help you visualize your workshops/talks/ webinars to help your audience remember their learnings!?

[1] Why you should start your job search with a “Never Search Alone” approach with Marty Cagan , Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group?

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[2] The Power of Job Search Councils with Bonnie Sherman , EVP at Inside Real Estate, and Corleen Heidgerken , Director of Product at Glassdoor

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[3] How to find candidate-market fit to land GOOD jobs – at the intersection of hopes, dreams, and market realities with Lily Inman Wilson , Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives at Angi, and anonymous “Alan”, VP of Product, who currently leads a large product management team at a Fortune 100 company.

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[4] How to negotiate for far more than just compensation, but all Four Legs of the Negotiations Stool (compensation, budget, resources, and support) with Andy Cerio , Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase (and former VP of Product at Target) and Gracia (Grace) Taylor Product Designer at Dropbox

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?? If you enjoy learning about the “Never Search Alone” process, download additional resources for free at phyl.org and sign up to join a Job Search Council!?

Mark your calendar to never miss these important and inspiring conversations with product leaders! Replays are accessible via the same RSVP links! Register now and don’t miss out!

Lean UX & Forever Employable with Jeff Gothelf

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Jeff has a wealth of experience in helping organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products. He is the co-author of the award-winning book “Lean UX” and the Harvard Business Review Press book “Sense & Respond”.

In this event, Jeff will share his insights and expertise on how to build better products, bridging the gap between business agility, digital transformation, product management, and human-centered design. He will also discuss his latest book, "Forever Employable," and share tips on how to stay relevant and employable in an ever-changing business landscape.

The Future of Responsible AI with Navrina Singh

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Join us for a live event as we delve into the future of Responsible AI with Navrina Singh, Founder and CEO of Credo AI and a technology leader with over 18 years of experience in Enterprise SaaS, AI, and Mobile.?

In this panel discussion, Navrina will share her expertise and insights on the importance of Responsible AI in the modern world and how it is shaping the future of technology. She will discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing Responsible AI in the enterprise and how her company, Credo AI, is empowering organizations to deliver responsible AI solutions. This is a unique opportunity for product builders, AI practitioners, and business leaders to gain valuable insights from Navrina and learn about the future of Responsible AI.?

Unlocking the Secrets of Startup Growth with Casey Winters

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With a career that spans from early-stage startups to publicly traded companies, Casey has a wealth of experience in growth product and marketing functions. As a former Chief Product Officer at Eventbrite, Casey led the PM, design, research and growth marketing functions, helping the company navigate through the pandemic and the unique challenges that came with it. Before that, he helped Pinterest grow from 40 million to 150 million active users as their growth product lead, and led demand-side growth at Grubhub from series A to IPO.

Casey is also an advisor to some of the most successful startups today, such as Airbnb, Faire, Canva, Thumbtack, and Reddit. He blogs, inconsistently, at caseyaccidental.com and built the Product Strategy, Retention & Engagement, and Advanced Growth Strategy programs for Reforge.

Merging Forces: The Future of Product & Marketing Teams

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Join us for a unique and insightful live event with Adam Greco, one of the leaders of the digital marketing analytics industry and a product evangelist at Amplitude.

In this session, Adam will explore the importance of collaboration between product and marketing teams in the digital age. As one of the earliest customers and employees at Omniture, Adam has helped thousands of organizations improve their digital properties through the use of data and he has blogged extensively about digital marketing analytics and authored the preeminent book on Adobe Analytics.

With a background serving as a board member to several digital analytics organizations and having won awards from the Digital Analytics Association, Adam will discuss the historical divide between product and marketing teams and the reasons why they should now work together. He will also bring his marketing perspective to the product world and provide insights into how organizations can effectively strategize around using data for digital marketing.

From Founding Product School to Helping Others Landing Product Jobs

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Look no further than this exciting event with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, the founder and CEO of Product School.

Carlos will share his experience starting and scaling Product School into the global leader in product management training, and offer valuable insights and advice for anyone looking to break into the industry. With a community of over one million product professionals, Product School instructors are the real-world product leaders you need to know.

Gamification for Product Builders: Lessons from Building Duolingo

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Are you a product builder looking to learn from the best in the business? Join us for a live event featuring Jorge Mazal, former Chief Product Officer at Duolingo, the language-learning platform with over 500 million users worldwide.

Jorge is an expert in product leadership, strategy, growth, gamification, edtech, and fitness tech. During this event, he will share his insights on how to use gamification to build successful products. With his experience at Duolingo, where he helped the company to over 60M MAU and $415M in bookings, he will discuss techniques and strategies that have made Duolingo a leader in language learning.

Building Impactful Products People Love with Jiaona Zhang

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Join us for a live, insightful conversation with Jiaona Zhang, a respected technology and product leader who has built some of the most loved products at Airbnb, WeWork, Dropbox and now Webflow.

In this event, Jiaona will share her experience of creating products that have earned passionate followings and how to build products that transcend functionality and create a movement. She is a firm believer that the best products are ones that democratize access to technology and help to augment humanity’s ability to create, participate, and engage with one another.

Jiaona is a sought-after speaker and visiting lecturer at Stanford University, where she shares her expertise on product building and design. She is also an active angel investor and advisor. Jiaona will share her unique insights on building impactful and meaningful products, as well as discuss her journey to becoming a VP of Product at Webflow and a mother.

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