This month, we’re diving into one of the most important skills in product: finding early users, understanding their needs, and learning enough to confidently shape a meaningful MVP.

We’ll keep things warm with good people, good conversation, and the usual mix of practical stories, tough questions, and supportive networking. (And pizza!)

Whether you’re building a startup, shaping a new feature at work, or tinkering on a side project, you’ll walk away with:

* Approaches to identifying your earliest “signal-rich” users
* Ways to learn from behavior even when usage is minimal or nonexistent
* Examples of how other builders have done this (successfully... and not so successfully)

Join us for our monthly in-person roundtable session of The Product Group Hudson Valley, a local chapter of the world’s largest and longest-running product management communities.

* **Who should attend:** Product managers, aspiring PMs, product designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding the role of product management -- whether you’re just starting out or already leading teams.
* **Takeaway:** Gain practical insights into how product teams build world-class technology
* **Format:** Interactive roundtable discussion, where everyone will share experiences, explore challenges, and exchange ideas.
* **Featured Product:** [iPlayMe2](https://www.iplayme2.com/)

iPlayMe2 is a sports tech platform that makes it effortless for racquet- and paddle-sport players to connect, schedule matches, and track results, while enabling clubs and facilities to boost engagement and fill courts. We'll be joined by Paul Stratta, iPlayMe2's founder & CEO.

**This is your invitation to:**

* Be part of the thriving Hudson Valley tech community
* Connect with thoughtful, local builders and leaders
* Walk away with practical takeaways you can apply immediately

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