ProductBC

🚀 Join Vancouver Tech Journal for an Exclusive Evening of Insights & Networking! Presented by Invest Alberta, in collaboration with ProductBC and ProductCamp Vancouver, this event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about scaling world-class products and building exceptional teams. What You’ll Gain: ✔️ Actionable strategies from product leaders at Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology and Hootsuite ✔️ Networking opportunities with founders, product professionals, and investors ✔️ Insights on scaling strategies, product development, and team dynamics 🗓️ When: Wednesday, December 11 ⏰ Time: 4:30-6:30 PM 📍 Where: Convergence, 777 Hornby St #1500, Vancouver, BC 👉 Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow with the best in the industry. Learn more and sign up here: https://lu.ma/dftz8dhh 🔥 ProductBC members get 50% OFF! Check your Member newsletter for the promo code.

🚀 Last chance to sign up for our Lunch & Learn with Luis Espinal! 🚀 Join us tomorrow at 12 PM PDT to gain valuable insights into navigating the first 90 days as a Product Manager. Luis Espinal, a seasoned Product & Strategy Leader with over a decade of experience, will share his essential roadmap for success in your new role. He’ll cover strategies for building relationships, understanding your environment, and delivering impact from day one. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and set yourself up for a successful start in product management! Sign Up 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGUnDwJ6 ProductBC members can attend for FREE—check your inbox for your access code. Non-members can join for just $5! Not a member yet? Sign up for a membership and enjoy free access to all our events: https://lnkd.in/ez2Jmpc. If you are having trouble accessing the promo code, please contact: colin.li@productbc.ca

🚨 Lunch & Learn Alert 🚨 The Trifecta: How Product Managers, Designers, and Tech Leads Drive Success Together 🎉 In today’s fast-paced product world, alignment across teams is essential for success. Join us for a dynamic session with Katie McGoff, a software engineering leader with nearly 20 years of experience across private and public sectors. Katie’s journey—from tackling tech startup challenges to developing impactful solutions—has given her unique insights into fostering collaboration. She’ll dive into the strategies needed to bring Product Managers, Designers, and Tech Leads together for seamless, innovative teamwork. What you'll learn: 🤝 Overcoming common misalignment challenges 💡 Fostering collaboration within your team 🚀 Driving innovation through team alignment 📍 Where: Online 📅 Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT 💸 FREE for ProductBC Members, $5 for non-members Not a member? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ez2Jmpc 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gSJZi4z6 Don’t miss out on actionable insights for creating a cohesive, high-performing team. Reserve your spot today! 😊

🎉 Join us for another Lunch & Learn: Navigating Your First 90 Days as a Product Manager! 🎉 Starting a new role as a Product Manager? Get ready to make an impact from day one! Join us for an insightful session with Luis Espinal, a seasoned Product & Strategy Leader, as he shares a proven roadmap for your first 90 days. With over a decade of experience across AI, telecommunications, web3, and e-learning, Luis will walk us through essential strategies for connecting with stakeholders, understanding your environment, and setting yourself up for success. What you'll learn: 📅 Key milestones for your first 90 days 🤝 Building strong relationships from the start 💪 Delivering value early on in your role 📍 Where: Online 📅 Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT 💸 FREE for ProductBC Members, $5 for non-members Not a member? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ez2Jmpc 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gGUnDwJ6 Don't miss this chance to gain actionable insights and connect with fellow product enthusiasts. Save your spot today! 😊

A huge thank you to the entire ProductBC community for making this year’s conference such a success! 🎉 This year’s theme, The Year of Reconnection, truly came to life through the energy, passion, and engagement from everyone involved. To our amazing attendees—thank you for showing up with curiosity and enthusiasm. We hope you left with valuable insights and new connections. A special shoutout to our incredible speakers — your stories, expertise, and thoughtful sessions inspired us all. It was a privilege to learn from your journeys and perspectives. And a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers and board members. Your hard work behind the scenes made everything possible, creating a memorable experience for everyone who attended. If you couldn’t join us this time, don’t worry—there are many more events, workshops, and resources on the way. And for everyone who joined us, we can’t wait to see you next year as we continue to grow and make the event even bigger and better! Stay tuned. ✨ #ProductBC #Conference #ProductManagement

🚀 Ready to level up your product strategy skills? 🚀 Join Gibson Biddle's ProdStrat workshop this November on Maven! We’re offering an exclusive 20% discount to ProductBC members. In this highly interactive, 3-hour workshop, you’ll: ✨ Learn 7 strategic frameworks for building winning product strategies 🔍 Dive into a Netflix Quarterly Product Strategy simulation to see how top product teams plan and align 📊 Gain tools to communicate strategy and build cross-functional alignment 👉 Paid members: Check your email for your promo code! 👉 Not a member? Join now to unlock the discount! https://lnkd.in/ez2Jmpc 🔗 Don't miss out—secure your spot: https://rb.gy/qe31bz #ProductManagement #ProdStrat #ProductBC #Workshop

🚨 The ProductBC Conference is officially SOLD OUT! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that our upcoming conference has reached full capacity! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who registered—you’re in for a truly unforgettable event, packed with inspiring speakers, actionable insights, and incredible networking opportunities 💡🤝 But if you missed out on grabbing a ticket, don't worry! There's still a chance to join us. Sign up for the waitlist today and be the first to know if any spots open up 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZydhFo Here's what you won’t want to miss: ✨ Inspiring keynotes from industry leaders 💬 Hands-on workshops designed to boost your skills 🤝 Unique opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals

We’re excited to welcome Timothy Yeung as our keynote speaker, sharing insights on how emotional intelligence can drive success and build trust in product management. In product management, success hinges not just on the products you build, but on the relationships you cultivate. As AI shapes the future of work and product development, the human element, especially trust and emotional intelligence, becomes increasingly vital. In this keynote address, we’ll explore how emotional intelligence can be one of the most powerful tools for product managers and product leaders to build trust, foster strong connections with users and teams, and ultimately drive better outcomes. Join us to discover how embracing empathy and emotional intelligence can transform your approach to product management, enabling you to deliver more meaningful experiences and value for your users while creating lasting impact across your organization and the broader product community. 📅 Save the date: Friday, October 18th 🔗 Register now! https://bit.ly/3ZydhFo #ProductBC #Product #ProductManagement #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #AI #Conference

We’re excited to introduce our upcoming panel discussion at the 2024 ProductBC Conference: Moving In and Out of Product This session features four incredible product leaders who have successfully transitioned between product management, entrepreneurship, and various industries. With over 10+ years of product and entrepreneurial experience, each of our panelists brings a unique journey of growth and adaptability: 🌟 Anant Singh, MBA, CSPO: Began in BD & Analytics at Pearson VUE, and is now the Co-founder of Augmented Sense Technologies 🌟 Amer Abu-Khajil: From Civil Engineer to PM at TTT Studios, CEO of Amanda AI, ex-PM at Amazon, and now founder of Perceptional. 🌟 Gabe Karkanis: Started as a Software Developer, transitioned to a Technical PM, founded SRED.io, and is currently Head of Product at Maximizer . 🌟 Ryan Smith: From Junior Software Engineer at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center to Senior Associate Director at UBC, CEO of FTSY ('footsy'), Product Lead at Shopify, and currently Product Lead at a Stealth Startup. This panel will dive deep into the experiences of shifting between roles, founding startups, and navigating their way back into product. Gain insights, get inspired, and discover how you can navigate your own product journey. 📅 Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion at the 2024 ProductBC Conference. Register now! https://bit.ly/3ZydhFo #ProductBC2024 #ProductManagement #Entrepreneurship #CareerGrowth #ProductLeadership

Meet our ProductBC Conference keynote speaker, Lisa Crofoot. As a visionary product leader in AI/ML technologies and complex system design, Lisa plays a pivotal role at Anthropic, where she has been instrumental in delivering cutting-edge AI models like the Claude 3 series. Her previous work at Amazon's Alexa AI led to global improvements in Alexa's accuracy and user experience. With a master's degree in Engineering and Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lisa’s blend of technical expertise and strategic vision puts her at the forefront of AI innovation. As AI continues to reshape product development, staying on top of trends is critical. Lisa's session will explore key challenges, such as navigating rapid AI releases and building roadmaps in a fast-evolving tech landscape. 📅 Join us at the 2024 ProductBC Conference to hear Lisa's invaluable insights! https://bit.ly/3ZydhFo #ProductBC2024 #AIInnovation #TechLeadership #ProductManagement #AI