Share, learn and network with fellow Product People as we celebrate **10 years** of **The Product Group London** on **Thu 6th November**!

**Topic of the Night: Product Strategy**
All products need focus and direction, so tonight we will be delving into the world of product strategy and exploring topics such as approaches to creating product strategies; sources of input/inspiration; managing trade-offs and constraints; ownership and contributions; challenges (esp. in the current uncertain environment); stakeholder alignment and selling strategies; tracking, monitoring and managing strategies through implementation, and much more …

**Featured Guest: Suveer Kothari, Head of UK, Sierra**
Suveer Kothari is the head of UK at Sierra, partnering with global companies to build conversational AI agents that transform customer experiences. Prior to Sierra, he spent 17 years at Google with a focus on building and scaling new businesses and products. He helped launch new products like YouTube, video ads, Chromecast, Android TV, consumer devices and subscriptions.

**About The Product Group London**
The Product Group London is a monthly meetup designed to bring product people of all levels together for topical discussions, as a group and with our guest speakers.

With attendees from startups to large enterprises, there is no shortage of opportunities to network and make new connections. And whilst the focus is on product management, we welcome product designers and engineers to join for some friendly and lively discussions.

**A word about our sponsor and host, Ustwo**
[ustwo](https://ustwo.com/) is a global digital product studio launching products and services that make a meaningful impact on the world. Since it’s foundation in 2004, they’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading brands and have grown to establish studios in London, New York, Malmö, Lisbon and Tokyo.

ustwo grow businesses by imagining, launching and scaling products. They do this by working as cross-functional teams focusing on outcomes and experimenting as they go.

ustwo are proud to be an employee-owned, B Corp-certified business.

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Jeremy Horn (The Product Guy)

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Susana Torres

Georgia Hajipieris

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Steve Levin

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The Product Group London November 2025

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What makes a prototype succeed? When is an MVP too minimal or too polished? And how do you know when you’re actually moving toward product-market fit?

Join us for the very first in-person roundtable session of The Product Group Hudson Valley, the new local chapter of the world’s largest and longest-running product management communities. Whether you're refining your early ideas or stress-testing a new product direction, this roundtable is all about the experimentation it takes to build real traction.

We’ll explore how smarter prototyping, fast learning loops, and intentional experimentation drive real progress toward product-market fit. Additionally, we’ll examine how product teams build MVPs that validate more than ideas by unlocking traction, insight, and confident execution.

* **Who should attend:** Product managers, aspiring PMs, product leaders, and anyone interested in understanding how AI is changing the role of product management --- whether you’re just starting out or already leading teams.
* **Takeaway:** Gain practical insights into how product teams design MVPs to learn fast, test assumptions, and move the product closer to real fit.
* **Format:** Interactive roundtable discussion, where everyone will share experiences, explore challenges, and exchange ideas on the prototyping and validation strategies that work.
* **Featured Product:** [Augie](https://augie.studio/)

We'll be joined by Augie's founder & CEO, Jeremy Toeman.

Augie is an AI-assisted video creation and editing studio that helps marketers and creators turn their ideas, scripts, and clips into polished, social-ready videos in minutes. Augie combines automation with intuitive controls to make high-quality video production accessible to anyone.

**This is your invitation to:**

* Be part of shaping a new Hudson Valley product community
* Connect with thoughtful, local builders and leaders
* Walk away with practical takeaways you can apply immediately

**Want to support The Product Group?**
Join us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content, PM Select (curated personal intros to hiring managers), and help grow this global community:
[https://patreon.com/TheProductWay/membership](https://patreon.com/TheProductWay/membership)

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About the venue: Inspired by the coworking and localism movements in the early aughts, [Beahive](https://beahivebzzz.com/) is a pioneering network of hives for work and belonging — the first and only of its kind in the Hudson Valley, one of only a handful in all of NY, and one of probably only a few hundred in the world when it opened.

Jeremy Toeman will be joining us for the second half of the night's conversation. Jeremy is the founder and CEO of Augie, an AI-assisted video creation and editing studio for marketers and social media managers. He is also the creator and host of Founder at 50, a podcast and newsletter exploring the challenges and reinventions faced by entrepreneurs later in life. Previously, Jeremy has held leadership roles at WarnerMedia, Etsy, CBS Interactive, and Sling Media, and founded several successful startups in the media tech space. Outside work, Jeremy is a father of three with passions for travel, board games, hiking, craft beer, and hockey.

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Prototyping & Experimentation: Building What People Will Actually Use

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**✨ Want to support The Product Group and gain full access to the video, frameworks, and deeper member-only exclusive insights?**
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* ***How do you leverage your product ecosystem and keep users coming back on their own?***

In this TPG Live roundtable, we will explore how product teams scale impact by working across company lines. From third-party integrations to long-term partnerships, growth increasingly depends on how well you navigate external ecosystems. Learn how to identify the right opportunities, align goals across organizations, and lead integrations that drive momentum without adding unnecessary complexity.

We will also examine what happens after users sign up. Onboarding is not just a step in the funnel. It is your first real chance to build trust, reduce churn, and deliver early value. Hear how teams craft onboarding experiences that stick, and how they sustain engagement through product education, well-timed support, and meaningful communication.

* **How do you turn partnerships and integrations into real product growth instead of just technical debt?**
* **What makes onboarding stick and keeps users coming back long after day one?**

This session brings together practical advice and hard-won insights from product leaders who have pushed for change in complex environments. Whether you’re trying to elevate your company’s product mindset or build better team collaboration, you’ll leave with strategies you can use right away.

This session brings together practical tactics from product leaders who have scaled through strategic partnerships and redefined onboarding for long-term success. Whether you are expanding through integrations or trying to retain new users, you will leave with strategies you can put to work immediately.

**RSVP now to join us live, ask your questions, and take part in the discussion. If you cannot attend live, you will receive a link to the full recording and recap.**

**Post questions / comments in the YouTube Chat to participate in the real-time conversation.**

**📹 ON CAMERA MEMBERS:**

* Jeremy Horn [aka The Product Guy] (The Product Group, Founder & Organizer) https://linkedin.com/in/TheProductGuy
* Shruti Tiwari: Principal, Product Management, AI/M, Dell Technologies https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutitiwari-productmanagementai/
* Anil Pantangi: Delivery Executive / Telco Sector Lead - AI & Analytics https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilkpantangi/
* Marina Rybalko: Product Manager, Paydock https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryna-rybalko-0a7721158/
* Rakshana Balakrishnan: Senior Product Manager Technical, GenAI and Cloud Foundations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakshanabalakrishnan/

*Would you like to be part of the on-camera roundtable? If so, email Jeremy Horn at jeremydhorn@gmail.com*

**🔍 KEY TOPICS:**

* Maximizing Partnerships and Integrations: Succeeding in an Ecosystem-Driven World
* Customer Onboarding and Retention: Tactics for Sustainable Growth
* Insights from top product professionals
* Latest trends and discussions in the product management world.
* Tips, tricks, and best practices for all-levels of product enthusiasts.
* And more...

**Maximizing Partnerships and Integrations: Succeeding in an Ecosystem-Driven World**
No product exists in isolation. Success often depends on the strength of your integrations and partnerships. In this session, we will explore how product leaders evaluate ecosystem opportunities, structure partnerships that create mutual value, and manage integration complexity. Learn how to align priorities across organizations, maintain product focus, and unlock new growth through strategic collaboration.

**Customer Onboarding and Retention: Tactics for Sustainable Growth**
Strong onboarding sets the stage for long-term engagement. This roundtable explores how product teams design onboarding experiences that drive adoption, build confidence, and set users up for success. We will also look at retention strategies that keep users coming back, from personalized communication to proactive product education. Learn how to use data and empathy to build relationships that grow beyond the first login.

*Would you like to be considered for a Featured Product slot? If so, email Jeremy Horn at jeremydhorn@gmail.com*

📌**CONNECT WITH US:**

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* TPG Product Spotlights: [https://kit.co/TheProductGuy/tpg-spotlights](https://kit.co/TheProductGuy/tpg-spotlights)
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