Product Management 101 - What does a Product Manager even do?

Ever wondered how a simple idea transforms into an app you can't live without? That’s the magic of Product Management.
Often called the "connective tissue" of a company, Product Managers (PMs) sit at the unique intersection of Business, Technology, and User Experience. They aren't just "project managers" focused on timelines; they are the strategic visionaries who decide what gets built and why it matters.
What does a Product Manager actually do?
In this "Product Management 101" session, we'll strip away the jargon and look at the daily reality of the role. A PM’s job is to:

• Identify Problems Worth Solving: PMs conduct deep market and user research to find pain points that real people actually care about.
• Define the Vision & Roadmap: They create the "North Star" for the product, deciding which features to build now and which to save for later.
• Lead Without Authority: PMs don't usually manage teams directly. Instead, they must master the art of influence to align designers, engineers, and marketers toward a single goal.
• Ruthlessly Prioritize: With limited time and resources, PMs make the hard calls—balancing business goals with technical feasibility and customer needs.
• Measure Success: They dive into the data after launch to see what’s working, what’s failing, and how to iterate for the next version.

Whether you’re an aspiring PM, a developer curious about the "business side," or just someone who wants to understand how tech products really come to life, come join us for a deep dive into the "Mini-CEO" of the tech world.