From Self-Made Scientist to Product Builder.

📅 Date: 13th of May 2026
📍 Location: Riga Business School, Ķīpsalas str. 6, Riga, LV-1048

****This is an offline event with limited space. Please RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person.****

We’re thrilled to announce the 5th event of the relaunched ProductTank Riga community, bringing together product people for an evening of inspiration, learning, and networking in the heart of Riga.

Our Speaker:
Mike Norton
CEO and Founder @Wolven Industries

Join us at the amazing new venue - Riga Business School - as we continue growing this vibrant community dedicated to sharing knowledge and experiences in the world of product design, management and development.

The session is relevant for people and companies who want to be inspired by the story of Mike - an American founder with a military background, who has transitioned from self-taught scientist to deeptech product builder for the security ad defence sectors, and will talk about what changes when ideas are forced to survive real-world constraints and why he has decided to manufacture in Latvia.

Agenda

18:30 - Doors open, registration
19:00 - Intro by ProductTank organizers
19:05 - Word from our sponsors - RTU
19:10 - Mike Norton - From Self-Made Scientist to Product Builder
19:40 - Q&A with Mike
19:50 - Closing remarks by ProductTank
20:00 - Networking with refreshments
20:30 - Event ends

What is ProductTank?
ProductTank Riga is part of a largest global product management community present in over 200 cities worldwide, dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration in product development.
Whether you’re a seasoned product manager, product designer, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone passionate about technology and innovation, this event is for you!

Registration details:
****This is an offline event with limited space. Please RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person.****

• Attendance is free, but registration is required on our Meetup page
• Don’t delay your registration and ensure you can participate on the date.
• The official program starts at 19:00, so please arrive a bit early for registration.
• A mandatory check-in process will take place at the entrance, so we recommend arriving a bit earlier.
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Let’s kick-start the next chapter of ProductTank Riga together!
If you have any suggestions, topics you’d like us to cover, or if you would like to become a speaker, or feel free to message us on LinkedIn or fill out this form.