What a great day!
June 5-6, 2025
This wasn’t just another conference—it was a wake-up call for what product leadership can be. We heard from trailblazers like Christian Idiodi on how the PM role is transforming with AI, Kene Anoliefo on rapid AI-powered prototyping, and Dan Olsen on how customer clarity drives great decisions. Gibson Biddle took us on a journey of leadership learned on the PCT, Ravi Mehta shared a bold framework for AI strategy, and Heather Samarin challenged us with the mindsets that truly set product-led teams apart.
It was a day of learning, laughter, and looking at our work with fresh eyes. And if you missed it… you’ll definitely want to be in the room next time.
Thanks to Lisa Rothstein for these wonderful sketches of each of the talks! She’s a unique storyteller and acclaimed creative catalyst who’s work has been showcased in New Yorker.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Our Acclaimed Speakers
Christian Idiodi
A seasoned product leader with 15+ years of experience, Christian is currently a Partner at the Silicon Valley Product Group. He’s built and launched over 120 products across roles at CareerBuilder, Snagajob, IdentityForce, Merrill, and more. Christian’s talk at the Summit, “The PM in the Age of AI,” shared both strategic perspective and hands‑on tactics. Drawing on SVPG’s widely cited work on AI’s impact—covering research, design, delivery, and evolving PM skills—he offered a clear-eyed, pragmatic roadmap for integrating AI into product leadership.
Dan Olsen
Author of The Lean Product Playbook and seasoned PM trainer/consultant, Dan introduced his signature frameworks—like the Product‑Market Fit Pyramid and the Importance vs Satisfaction matrix—guiding attendees through rapid discovery, MVP creation, and data‑informed prioritization. Dan showed us how to crystallize customer needs into real product decisions, fast.
Gib Biddle
As former VP Product at Netflix (2005–2010) and CPO of Chegg (2010–2014) with extensive coaching experience, Gibson brought a unique lens: leadership through endurance via his 2,650‑mile thru‑hike of the Pacific Crest Trail We learned how this long trek can prepare you for the trials of leadership as his talk drew direct parallels between trail perseverance, community, & problem solving and the art of leadership.
Heather Samarin
Co-founder of Product Rebels and former Intuit product exec (QuickBooks Enterprise, TurboTax), Heather shared the essential mindsets behind truly product-led organizations: obsession with problem and value, end-to-end ownership, and a culture of experimentation. Her talk brought powerful insights on walking the talk in product leadership—making the case that mindset drives outcomes.
Kene Anoliefo
A decade in product roles at Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube—and now Co-founder at AI-powered research startup —Kene demonstrated how she accelerated prototyping and user testing from weeks to a single day using AI tools. She empowered PMs to move at the speed of ideas, not paperwork.
Phyl Terry
Founder & CEO of Collaborative Gain, author of Never Search Alone and Customers Included, and former Apple/Facebook/Microsoft consultant, Phyl has coached leaders globally and advised top-tier execs—including at Harvard, TEDx, and Forbes events. Phyl’s session focused on building better products by building better communities, tapping into collective intelligence and inclusive leadership.
Ravi Mehta
Formerly CPO at Tinder and product leader at Facebook and TripAdvisor, Ravi is now CEO at Outpace and an AI strategy expert with Reforge. His session delivered a grounded yet forward-looking AI strategy framework: how to develop an AI strategy that delivers competitive advantage.