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👏 Still on a high from our Product & Co panel yesterday 👏 If you couldn't make it, we have plenty of support available for product managers via our Panel and Colin Frontczak if you are looking to secure that next role ✨ 🚨 For leaders in Product we still have a few spots available for our next event 🚨 ✍️ Helping tech leaders carve out the space to develop their story in product and add value 💪 💡Let’s Build connections and share insights 💡 Stay tuned! 🙌 #product #productmanagement

🚀 2025 Career Trends in Tech & Media 🚀 The professional landscape is evolving faster than ever. Here are the key shifts shaping the future of work, business, and branding: 📱 Social Media > Websites Social media profiles are the new storefronts. Brands are moving beyond logos and embracing authentic storytelling with recognizable “faces” to connect with their audiences. 🤖 AI Skills Are Non-Negotiable Job interviews are changing. Expect to demonstrate how you can integrate tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms into workflows. AI literacy is the new must-have skill. 📉 Resumes Are Obsolete Your online presence is your real portfolio. Thought leadership, measurable impact, and a strong digital footprint on platforms like LinkedIn will far outweigh a polished resume. 🚺 Women Leading Market Shifts Women are starting businesses at record rates, drawn to greater flexibility and earning potential. With women driving 80% of consumer spending, VCs ignoring female-led ventures will fall behind. 💸 Micro-Influencers Will Own the Market Smart brands are betting on micro-influencers with niche audiences and mega-celebrities with massive reach. These groups are driving the best ROI, leaving mid-tier influencers struggling to compete. 🎓 Entrepreneurship Over Corporate Roles AI is automating entry-level work, and graduates are choosing entrepreneurship over traditional jobs. Accessible tools and social media make starting a business more viable—and appealing—than ever. 🛠️ B2B Meets B2C The rise of solo entrepreneurs is forcing B2B companies to adapt. Flexible tools, smaller pricing tiers, and B2C-style marketing will become essential for catering to this growing market. 🤝 Influencers as Brand Ambassadors Expect to see more brands acquiring or partnering with micro-influencers as in-house ambassadors. This strategy brings authenticity and loyal followings directly into their brand identity. The future is here—how are you preparing? Let’s connect and discuss your thoughts in the comments! 🌟 #productmanagement #careers #jobinterviews

💡 What do organizers look for when speakers apply to TEDx events? This is a question many aspiring speakers have, and it's such an important topic! Inspired by a conversation with Menka Hariani, I’m excited to announce that we’ll be diving into this very subject in an upcoming discussion. We’ll explore what makes a TEDxAndover application stand out and what organizers truly value when curating their events. If you’ve ever wondered how to craft your "big idea" for a TEDx stage, stay tuned! And don’t forget, speaker applications for TEDxAndover 2025 open this January. Keep an eye on their updates to align your idea with the theme. What questions do you have about applying to speak at TEDx? Drop them in the comments—we might just include them in the discussion! #TEDx #PublicSpeaking #BigIdeas

Last week, Product and Co Podcast teamed up with Maxwell Bond and Trusted Tech Talks to host an incredible event at their Manchester office! ✨ I want to give a huge shout-out to everyone who helped make it such a success, especially our brilliant speakers: Charlotte King, Product Lead at eBay, Dave Baines, Co-Founder & Product Lead at Hyperact, Suzanne Ellison, Head of Product at Lloyds Banking Group, and Stavros Karydis, Head of Broadband Product at TalkTalk. The energy in the room was amazing as we dove into discussions, tackled industry challenges, and gained insights from some of the best in the product world. If you couldn’t join us this time, don’t worry—there’s plenty more to come! 🚀 #TrustedTechTalks #ProductandCoPodcast #MaxwellBond #ProductCommunity #ManchesterTech

What an incredible night at Maxwell Bond with Trusted Tech Talks and the Product and Co Podcast in Manchester at week! 🚨 SOLD OUT EVENT! 🚨 Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success, and a massive shout-out to our brilliant speakers, including Charlotte King, Product Lead eBay, Dave Baines, Co-Founder & Product Lead at Hyperact; Suzanne Ellison, Head of Product at Lloyds Banking Group; and Stavros Karydis, Head of Product at TalkTalk. The room was buzzing with energy as we exchanged ideas, tackled industry challenges, and gained insights from some of the brightest minds in product! If you couldn’t make it this time, stay tuned – there’s more to come. 🚀 #TrustedTechTalks #ProductandCoPodcast #MaxwellBond #ProductCommunity #ManchesterTech

🚨 TONIGHT'S EVENT IS SOLD OUT! 🚨Maxwell Bond are excited to be hosting the Trusted Tech Talks and Product and Co Podcast. Session Lineup tonight. With a spectacular line-up including: ⭐️ Charlotte King – VP of Product & Design at Flipdish ⭐️ Dave Baines – Co-Founder & Product Lead at Hyperact ⭐️ Suzanne Ellison – Head of Product at Lloyds Banking Group ⭐️ Stavros Karydis – Head of Product at TalkTalk I might be able to sneak in someone VIP, let me know if you'd like to come tonight :) #TrustedTechTalks #ProductandCoPodcast #MaxwellBond

📢 🚀 Reminder: Trusted Tech Talks Product Session is THIS Thursday! 🚀 📢 I’m thrilled to remind you that the next Trusted Tech Team Product Event in collaboration with the Product and Co Podcast is happening this Thursday, October 10th, at the Maxwell Bond offices! 🏢✨ After the incredible success of our previous event, we’re doing it again! 🎉 This time, we're bringing together 4 Product Experts to dive into unique Product Management topics. 🚀💡 You'll rotate between 4 groups, spending 15 minutes with each expert, engaging in insightful discussions. 🤝💬 🎤 Stay tuned for the announcement of our expert lineup—turn on notifications! 🔔 📅 Thursday, October 10th 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Maxwell Bond, The Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford St, Manchester 🚨 Limited capacity! 🚨 Please RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend—space is filling up fast! ⏳ 👉 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eCfK8HfK We can't wait to see you there! 🙌😊 #productmanagement #productdevelopment

Excited to announce that Product Expert #3 for our upcoming event is none other than Dave Baines! A well-known name in Manchester’s product scene, Dave has an impressive track record, having worked with industry leaders like BBC and Cinch before co-founding Hyperact in 2022. With a wealth of experience and valuable insights from his diverse career, Dave Baines will be sharing his knowledge with fellow product enthusiasts on Thursday, October 10th. He joins Suzanne Ellison and Stavros Karydis for what promises to be an amazing evening for the Manchester product community! Get all the details and reserve your spot here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCfK8HfK #productmanager #productmanagement

🚀 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the "Structuring Product Teams for Success" panel at Auto Trader UK in Manchester diving into how product team structures adapt as companies evolve from startups to scaleups and eventually mature enterprises. The panelists—Maggie Walsh (Principal PM at AutoTrader), Charlotte King (VP of Product & Design at Flipdish), and Adam Warburton (Co-Founder at Rove)—shared their experiences on how organizational structures change with growth, offering some fascinating perspectives. Namrata Sarmah (Nam) Sarmah, founder of Women in Product®UK UK & CPO Track, did a fantastic job moderating the discussion and Michael Palmer for facilitating it. It was also a great opportunity for networking, with plenty of interesting conversations over food and drinks. A great evening of learning and connecting with fellow product professionals! Check out this article for more insights into Auto Trader's organizational structure: https://lnkd.in/ew5999RY #ProductManagement #ProductTeams #Scaleup #Manchester #AutoTrader

🎉 Excited to announce the final addition to October’s Product Session lineup: Charlotte King! After watching Charlotte present at the recent Manchester Product Tank, we were thoroughly impressed by how she shared Flipdish’s journey, the challenges they faced, and the impactful strategies she and her team implemented to overcome them. Her insights will be incredibly valuable for everyone attending. 🎤 Trusted Tech Talks x Product and Co Podcast Session Lineup 🎤 🔹 Charlotte King – VP of Product & Design Flipdish 🔹 Dave Baines – Co-founder & Product Lead at Hyperact 🔹 Suzanne Ellison – Head of Product at Lloyds Banking Group 🔹 Stavros Karydis – Head of Product at TalkTalk 📅 Thursday, 10th October ⌚ 6pm 📍 Maxwell Bond, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester With just 3 weeks to go, over 50% of the spots are already booked! Sign up via the link in the comments for an evening filled with insightful discussions, drinks, and pizza 🍕. I’ll be on holiday starting today, but stay tuned for more event details—make sure to turn on notifications for updates on the week of September 30th! #TrustedTechTalks #ProductandCoPodcast #MaxwellBond #ProductManager #ProductOwner