Product is... Technical?

Spring has (kinda, nearly, hopefully) sprung, and Product Is… back with another cracking debate! Join us for a lively evening exploring whether product managers need technical skills in today’s rapidly evolving world of digital products.

This time, we’re tackling the big question: "Do PMs need to be technical?"—guided by two brilliant industry minds: Adam Goodall, VP Product at Funding Circle, and Asomi Ithia, Product Consultant, Author, and Mentor.

The event will be hosted at Funding Circle’s fantastic offices near Mansion House, right in the heart of the City. Doors open at 6:30 pm – event kicks off at 7:00 pm

Expect an evening full of passionate debate, friendly faces (newcomers and regulars welcome) and some tasty refreshments to keep the conversation flowing!

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💡 What's it all about?

Do product managers need to be technical? PMs need to own the "why" – setting the vision, the strategy, and being the voice of the customer. Or do they need to understand the nuts and bolts to bring that vision to market?

In a world of AI tools to help rapid prototyping and development, are technical skills becoming even more relevant? Or less!?

Watch these two grandmasters of Product battle it out at Product Is... Technical?

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🎤 Meet your speakers:

Adam Goodall – VP Product at Funding Circle. Previously Co-founder and CPO at Coconut, Adam has been at the forefront of fintech product management for over 10 years. He also co-organises the brilliant "Now Next Product" meetup.

Asomi Ithia – Product Consultant & Coach, Author, Mentor & Speaker. With deep product experience across Barclays, BT, Cognizant, O2, Sky & Thomson Reuters, Asomi empowers product teams in large enterprises through Product Strategy, Discovery, and Agile Delivery. He's also authored 4 product management books and co-hosts the renowned Product Group London.

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👥 Who's it for?

Whether you're a product manager, designer, developer, user researcher – or anyone building and shaping digital products – this is your chance to join a passionate debate, share your perspective, and hear how others approach the role of technical skills in Product.

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🔥 Why come along?

• Jump into the debate and have your say – no preaching here, just real talk.
• Learn from industry experts and fellow product enthusiasts.
• Connect, mingle, and chat with friendly product people over drinks and snacks.

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