Published Oct 16, 2022

Building better product roadmaps | Janna Bastow (Mind the Product, ProdPad)

Janna Bastow delves into the art of building dynamic product roadmaps and communities, illuminating her transition from product manager to founder, while offering a fresh perspective on roadmap alternatives with the 'Now/Next/Later' framework. She also shares transformative insights on mastering presentation skills and the impactful journey of scaling 'ProdPad' to redefine product management practices.

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Topics covered

Building Product Communities
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From PM to Founder
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Developing Presentation Skills
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Roadmap Alternatives
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Building better product roadmaps | Janna Bastow (Mind the Product, ProdPad)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Transforming Product Management

Connecting with Janna

Overcoming Presentation Anxiety

Changing Product Culture

Amplitude's Growth Strategy

Roadmapping Mistakes

Startups for the Rest of Us

Building Confidence in Radical Change

Building Product Communities

Becoming a Better Speaker

Transitioning from PM to Founder

Lightning Round

Building Highly Functional Product Teams

Building a Product Community

Building High-Performing Product Teams

Episode Highlights

Building Product Communities

From PM to Founder

Developing Presentation Skills

Roadmap Alternatives

Building better product roadmaps | Janna Bastow (Mind the Product, ProdPad)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Building Product CommunitiesJanna Bastow discusses the evolution of the Mind the Product community and the complexities of organizing conferences. She shares insights into building a successful community and the challenges faced in event management.

Building Product Communities

From PM to FounderJanna Bastow shares her journey from product manager to founder, offering insights into the challenges and skills necessary for aspiring entrepreneurs. She highlights the transformative role of ProdPad in enhancing product management practices.

From PM to Founder

Developing Presentation SkillsJanna Bastow shares her strategies for conquering presentation anxiety and refining storytelling skills. Her insights reveal the power of preparation, audience connection, and embracing imperfections in public speaking.

Developing Presentation Skills

Roadmap AlternativesJanna Bastow, CEO of ProdPad, critiques traditional Gantt charts and introduces the "Now/Next/Later" framework as a flexible alternative. She shares insights on implementing this framework to enhance product strategy and adapt to change.

Roadmap Alternatives