In this networking roundtable session, attendees will have a chance to connect with fellow product peers and learn from each other. Each discussion topic will be led by an expert speaker, who will facilitate and guide the conversation to ensure maximum impact. Discussion topics: 1. Aligning goals: Product managers and internal stakeholder collaboration 2. Business Transformation and continuous improvement 3. Unlocking the full potential of your product lifecycle: Strategies for sustainable growth 4. Cultivating success: Building a mentorship framework for product managers 5. Aligning goals: Product managers and internal stakeholder collaboration

Every great product has a polished surface, but behind it is a messy, hands-on process few talk about. In this session, Paul Timmermann, VP of Product at Toptal, shares how his team embraced the early, unscalable work needed to build something that could scale later. From manual onboarding to direct user feedback and scrappy testing, you’ll learn how doing the hard things early lays the foundation for sustainable growth and lasting product success.