Skill meets will - PM myths & reality

Join us for the Product Tank Prague Meetup, designed for both seasoned product managers willing to share wisdom and those aspiring PMs to enter the field and are eager to listen and uncover the truth!

The evening will begin with a talk by Mirela Mus, who will share her insights and real experiences in product management and gettinginto it.

Following the talk, there will be opportunities for open discussions, where experienced PMs can share their knowledge and beginners can ask questions and network.

Agenda:

• 6:00 PM - Doors and Networking
• 6:30 PM - Welcome and Intro
• 6:40 PM - Talk by Mirela
• 7:10 PM - Unsolicited life advices, questions, bonding
• 9:30 PM - Bye bye (after?)

Mirela's bio: Mirela Mus is the Founder & CPO of Product People, the premier destination for Product Management in Europe. Mirela worked with companies like Zalando, Omio, DeepL, and The World Health Organization. Her background is in Computer Science with an MBA. She's been doing Product Management for over 12 years, half of them in a leadership role (50+ people headcount). Based in Berlin since 2015, Mirela spends her downtime hiking, reading Sci-fi like the Culture Series, playing board games, and painting. Mirela is also a Top Product Management Voice on LinkedIn with 30k+ followers. You can watch her intro video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz9-HtnAAGo

The talk: Scaling Your Product Management Career from Individual Contributor (IC) to C-Level

Blurb of the talk: Starting a career in product management might seem like the easy part. But how do you leap from there into Product Leadership, and then ascend to the executive suite? Hint: It's not just about climbing the corporate ladder. This talk dives into the best and worst parts of a career in Product Management, helps you discover how to identify companies that foster an environment conducive to your career ascent, and unveils tactical advice for progression. From sharpening your skills as a PM to evolving into a product leader, and finally making the strategic jump to C-Level, we explore practical strategies for growth and arm yourself with insights to propel you forward in the competitive job market.