Product Leader Summit Virtual Speaker Series - Thriving in Transition: Lessons from CPOs and VPs Who Made It
About the talk:
Thriving in Transition: Lessons from CPOs and VPs Who Made It
Join us to hear from top CPOs and VPs who’ve successfully navigated the challenges of today’s competitive job market. Learn how they landed impactful roles, overcame obstacles, and positioned themselves for success in uncertain times. Walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your career and make your next move count!
So, mark your calendars and get ready to expand your network and have some fun with fellow product enthusiasts. We can't wait to see you there!
About the speakers:
Lori Martel - CPO at InvestorFlow
Lori is a seasoned C-Suite Product Executive with 25+ years of experience driving growth of scalable SaaS platforms, and building high-performance Product Management teams across Capital Markets, Banking, Wealth Management, and Insurance. As the Chief Product Officer at InvestorFlow, Lori is focused on creating AI-differentiated, digital experiences to enable Raising Capital, Deploying Capital, and Servicing Investors. Known for her customer-centric approach, Lori excels in applying innovation to customer outcomes, optimizing technology debt, and leading high-performing teams. Her career spans leadership roles at KPMG Consulting, Oracle, and Envestnet | Yodlee, where she drove growth through scalable CRM and SaaS platforms and transformative digital initiatives. Outside of work, Lori enjoys cooking, playing Bocce, and spending time with her West Highland Terrier. A lifelong Red Sox fan, she’s proud of her Western MA roots.
Navya Rehani Gupta - CPO at Talent.com
Navya, Chief Product Officer at Talent.com, is advancing the company’s mission to make job search effortless for the global workforce. Talent.com, one of the fastest-growing job search platforms globally, connects job seekers with essential roles in industries like healthcare and logistics. With a presence in over 50 countries and support for 20+ languages, Talent.com leverages emerging technologies to create meaningful opportunities worldwide.
Before joining Talent.com, Navya led the development of the Peek Pro platform as Chief Product Officer at Peek, known as the ‘Shopify for the experiences economy.’ Peek.com facilitated over $1 billion in annual bookings, enabling consumers to book activities like ziplining, art exhibits, and boat rentals. Prior to Peek, she played a key role in shaping new business lines at StyleSeat, the world's largest marketplace for beauty services, and gained extensive experience managing large-scale products at Uber, Disney, and Goldman Sachs.
Navya holds an Electronics Engineering degree from the University of Sheffield, UK, a Masters in Computer Science from Stanford, and an MBA from NYU Stern. A seasoned product executive, she excels in building and growing products and high-performing teams. She is also a sought-after mentor, dedicated to supporting peers, women, and students in advancing their careers in technology. Her passions include championing female founders, fostering inclusivity, and reshaping the leadership paradigm.
Sandra Dainora Petersen - SVP Product at HopSkipDrive
Sandra is passionate about leveraging technology to tackle complex problems that enhance people’s daily lives and overall wellbeing. Sandra thrives in creating seamless, delightful customer experiences that empower individuals to focus on what truly matters. Recently, her work has centered on supporting families, caregivers, educators, and small business owners, helping them build relationships and foster environments where learning and growth take priority.
Moderator: Parul Goel - Product Leader at Indeed
Parul is a Product Executive with a deep passion for innovating within the enterprise product space. As the leader of Billing and Payments platforms at Indeed, she brings over twenty years of experience in managing and driving complex product initiatives. Her career includes a blend of highly successful projects and valuable lessons learned from challenges.
Parul is dedicated to demystifying the journey of product leadership by embracing both triumphs and setbacks. She previously hosted the podcast Unseen Battles, where she engaged in candid conversations with women leaders about their career-defining challenges. Parul is currently working on her next podcast project, continuing her mission to highlight the realities of professional growth.
With a focus on fostering resilience and a supportive community, Parul is committed to helping others navigate the often-unseen battles of leadership and innovation.
Full Agenda:
00:00 - 00:05 - Introductions
00:05 - 00:30 - Speaker Talk
00:35 - 00:45 - Q&A
00:45 - 00:55 - Small Group Networking Session