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ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Newcastle to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Design, Development and Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two. We're open to companies big and small. We also welcome early-stage technology businesses looking to learn how to get their ideas off the ground. We also have a blog and encourage the community to get engaged by commenting on or writing new posts for http://www.mindtheproduct.com
Upcoming events (1)
See all- ProductTank Newcastle January 2025 MeetupOne Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hello,
We are pleased to invite you to our next ProductTank Newcastle Meetup. For our first event in 2025, we have confirmed two speakers for the evening. The event details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 29th January, 2025.
Time: 6PM-8:30PM
Venue: hedgehog lab (One Strawberry Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX)Talk 1 (Lightning talk): The Future of Product Management: 2025 and Beyond
Speaker: Toby Rogers (Head of Product @hedgehoglab)
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasrogersToby Rogers is a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in driving innovation for product-led organisations. As Head of Product at hedgehog lab, Toby helps organisations design and deliver cutting-edge mobile and web solutions. His expertise spans product strategy, team leadership, and creating impactful processes that empower teams to deliver value more effectively. Previously a professional music journalist, Toby brings a unique perspective to product management, blending creative storytelling with practical execution.
Talk quote:
"Product management in 2025 will demand adaptability, ethical foresight, and a willingness to embrace AI as both a tool and a challenge."Talk 2 (Feature Talk): Join the GenAI product revolution!
Speaker: Dave Martin
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavemartin/
Website: https://www.confidencein.coTalk synopsis
In this talk, Dave will share step-by-step advice on embracing GenAI to improve your customers' lives and deliver strategic value to your business. He will share examples of GenAI being used in products across multiple sectors, how to get better results from the technology and how to map to business goals. You'll be inspired to make a difference for your product and be clear about the next step.
Speaker bio
Dave's mission is to “Eliminate the stress and wasted potential caused by mediocre product development through extraordinary product leadership.” Drawing on over two decades of experience as a product leader, 2x exits (1 PE, 1 VC), and over 5,000 hours of leadership coaching, I now coach and train product management professionals. I have witnessed firsthand the enormously positive impact solid product leadership has. It can improve customers' and employees' lives while making shareholders happy. I'm a qualified executive coach. You might have been in a workshop of mine at SaaStock, Productized or MindTheProduct, or you may have read my book The Product Momentum Gap.The agenda for the evening:
18:00 – Arrival (Pizza and Drinks)
18:30 – Toby Rogers (Lightning talk)
18:50 – Feedback + Q & A
19:00 – Short break
19:15 – Dave Martin (Feature talk) :
19:50 – Feedback + Q & A
20:00 – Announcements
20:15 – NetworkingSpecial thanks for hedgehog lab (www.hedgehoglab.com) for sponsoring the Meetup.
We look forward to seeing you all there. If you have any questions, or want to suggest speakers for future events, please reach out to: tolukolawole.io@gmail.com
