What we’re about
ProductTank Triangle provides an opportunity for Product professionals working for (or wanting to work for) tech-centric companies to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience, and all the other things that get us excited.
Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around getting better at Product, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two.
We're open to companies big and small. We also welcome early-stage technology businesses looking to learn how to get their ideas off the ground.
To learn more, you might want to check out our Parent organization's website http://www.mindtheproduct.com
And do not forget to follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttank-triangle/
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Product Careers: Signals from the Hiring FrontlinesTEKsystems, Raleigh, NC
Join us for another night on the Product Management career and learn pertinent insights for the local Triangle/RTP job market! Hosted by TEKsystems, we are excited to announce three speakers: Teresa Wagner and Chelsea Russell, Account Managers from TEKsystems, and Wes Gillette, Chief Product Officer from Daxko! Our speakers will cover the latest recruiting insights for tech/Product Management, how to shine in your application, and what to avoid in the application process.
Thank you TEKsystems for providing snacks and beverages!
Teresa Wagner is an accomplished Account Manager at TEKsystems, where she specializes in the dynamic field of Life Sciences. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for fostering strong client relationships, Teresa excels in managing complex accounts and driving successful outcomes for her clients. Her expertise spans the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), allowing her to navigate the intricacies of the industry with ease and ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion.
Chelsea Russell is an Account Manager at TEKsystems, where she specializes in Digital and Creative services. Chelsea’s expertise lies in supporting companies within both the technology and healthcare industries in achieving their digital transformation goals. She is thrilled to bring her background in digital marketing and customer experience to the table when collaborating with her clients.
Wes Gillette is Chief Product Officer at Daxko, a provider of software solutions to health and wellness organizations across the nonprofit, club and boutique fitness markets. He leads a team of 35 PMs, POs, UX designers, and product operations. Before Daxko, he led product management at insightsoftware for 3.5 years, growing a team from 5 PMs to 80+ PMs, POs, UX, and operations.
Agenda:
- 5:30 PM – Check-in
- 6:00 PM – Welcome
- 6:15 PM – Teresa Wagner & Chelsea Russell present local recruiting insights
- 6:45 PM – Q&A (~5 min)
- 6:50 PM – Wes Gillette presents how he approaches the hiring process when hiring PMs, what he does and does not recommend, and what makes an applicant stand out to him
- 7:20 PM – Q&A (~5 min)
- 7:25 PM – General Q&A for all speakers, general networking
- 8:00 PM – Event close
About our sponsor, TEKsystems
We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.
- Network event20 attendees from 5 groups hostingPT Book Club (pt 2): Taming the toughest stakeholdersLink visible for attendees
Bring the stories of your most challenging stakeholders and join Bruce McCarthy & Melissa Appel, authors of "Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders," for an engaging [and likely therapeutic] Q&A on World Product Day.
Navigate the complexities of stakeholder management with insights from the experts.Not your typical book review or discussion -- you are invited to submit your difficult or challenging stakeholder scenarios for a series of facilitated story sharing exercises on real-life, historic cases and horror stories. Through these cases, we'll use book concepts to:
- Understand Your Stakeholders: Identify key influencers, evaluate power dynamics, and adapt to diverse decision-making styles.
- Align for Impact: Build trust, resolve conflicts constructively, and leverage roadmaps for shared understanding.
- Apply Proven Strategies: Navigate organizational structures, communicate prioritization decisions effectively, and master the art of saying "no" gracefully.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable strategies for building stronger relationships and achieving product success through alignment.
Can't get enough? Bruce will be LIVE in Richmond on June 4th, as a Keynote presenter during ProductFest, where you'll learn masterclass pro tips on managing difficult stakeholders. Following the keynote, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Bruce and get their books signed.
SUBMIT YOUR STORY! https://forms.gle/XHw8SWS1ubnx8u1f8
GIVEAWAY! Special thanks to ProductFest, an unconference & premier event for the product curious -- at the end of our event we'll be giving away a pair of tickets to ProductFest in Richmond on June 4 at the end.
Speaker Bios:
Bruce McCarthy & Melissa AppelMelissa Appel: I have 20 years of Product Management experience at companies in various industries, stages, and sizes. When things get complicated, I don't shy away from gnarly problems. I help CPOs and executive teams create aligned strategies and deliver real value by getting the right people in the room and asking the right questions. I am patient and inclusive, but with a bias toward action. My product coaching focuses on getting you unstuck by surfacing the people and process problems that are underlying the product problems.
Bruce McCarthy: Bruce is a serial entrepreneur and leader of product teams in organizations ranging from startups like NetProspex to market leaders such as ATG, Oracle and D&B. Along the way, he demonstrated leadership in areas ranging from marketing to acquisitions to partnerships, design, agile enablement, product management, and development.
Bruce founded Product Culture in 2018 to help product teams succeed through skill building, coaching and organizational design, working with organizations like Toast, Salsify, Klaviyo, Shopfully, EGYM, Nuance, Huawei, and Johnson & Johnson. He is a prolific writer and sought-after speaker at product management, development, and innovation events around the world. He runs an invitation-only Forum for Chief Product Officers. Bruce led the Boston Product Management Association for 5+ years and is a regular judge at Harvard Business School's New Venture Competition.Learn more about Bruce and Product Culture at productculture.org
Virtual link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYb2hDmS4Dk
Past events (54)
See all- Network event81 attendees from 4 groups hostingPT Book Club: Getting AlignedThis event has passed
