Full-Stack Product Leader: Balancing Vision & Execution in 2025
This meetup is organized by berlin product managers with the support of Netlight & Banxware.
Overview
Product leadership is often surrounded by an air of mystery. Many envision these leaders engrossed in high-level strategy and managing tough stakeholder dynamics — often behind the closed doors of a boardroom. But is that really the essence of product leadership?
If you work in tech, chances are you came across the term “Founder Mode” in 2024. Paul Graham's polemic blog post of the same title celebrated founders deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of their companies, with Brian Chesky of Airbnb as a prominent example.
Regardless of Airbnb's specific case, there is merit in diving into the details of your product — especially in a world where we need to do more with less.
In his keynote, Joao will explore whether such an approach is desirable or even feasible, examining its implications and trade-offs for modern product leaders.
Afterwards, more Product Leaders such as Christin Schink (CPO @ Mobile.de), Matthew Bittner (CPO @ Keleya) and Heiner Langer (Manager @ Netlight) will join us on stage for a Fishbowl discussion on the topic — to dive even deeper, and give you the chance to join in on the conversation!
Agenda
6.30 pm - Doors Open / Networking
7.00 pm - Introductions
7.10 pm - Keynote by João Colaco de Freitas
7.45 pm - Snacks & Drinks Break
8.00 pm - Fishbowl discussion
9.00 pm - Networking
Fishbowl panelists
CPO @ Banxware - João Colaco de Freitas
CPO @ Mobile.de - Christin Schink
CPO @ Keleya - Matthew Bittner
Manager @ Netlight - Heiner Langer
You (Yes, you!)
Target Audience
Product Leaders in roles such as CPO, VP, Director, Head of Product, and Product Lead.
About the hosting partners
Netlight are consultants, helping leading companies to succeed in the digital landscape, from advice to implementation. Services at the edge of technology, since 1999, creating the future today.
Transforming ideas into reality in the digital landscape
They are experts in new knowledge, through collective intelligence and a culture of collaboration. Their clients range from industry-leading enterprises to disruptive startups turning into unicorns.
Banxware is creating the future of business lending.
Their embedded lending technology empowers digital platforms such as marketplaces, PSPs, and other aggregators to help their business sellers grow with access to the capital they need.
With fully digital, seamlessly integrated business loans, partners expand their value proposition while boosting their platform and the broader economy.
About the bpm team 💙
🚀 Fostering Product culture in Berlin
💙 In person meet-ups every month
📍 Held in Berlin
Prajwal Negapettam: Product Manager @ CRED
Specialist in driving product growth within the Sports industryEmilie Wong: UX/UI Designer @ BE LIGHT
Branding Strategist, Copywriter, Content Creator
Focused on Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Water TherapyCarlo Cantarini: Product Manager @ HelloFresh
Mentoring aspiring/junior product managersAnant Parashar: Former Automotive Project Manager turned aspiring Product Manager, currently pursuing MBA @ ESMT Berlin.
Arundhati Shenoy: Photographer @ bpm Team 📸
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