106. Diogo Rendeiro: Product at tech unicorns, perfectionism, remote work and unique passions

In the 3rd episode of the podcast, João Moita is speaking with Diogo Rendeiro, Head of Produc at Amplemarket and one of the speakers of the first Product Weekend event, held in May. Diogo has a vast experience in Product, having worked at 3 different tech unicorns and now at a fast-growing early stage company. In this conversation he shares some useful insights and personal stories about his path. Besides being a Head of Product he is also an empathic mentor, an innovator at heart and a fun person with the craziest passions. By the end of the episode, you have some books and travel recommendations from him. I hope you enjoy this episode. Time notes: [0:10] Introduction of the guest [0:55] Passion for computers and technology since childhood [4:30] Starting University being confident about the future path [5:50] In University, Diogo expected his future to be in programming [7:20] Professional paths of Diogo - consulting, research and academia [10:30] Realise of expectations from the career, Berlin and fridges with free Coca Cola [14:34] Product management at Zalando experience  [18:10] Personal experience of first time living abroad, logistics, friends & personal change [24:12] Diogo's attraction to unicorn companies  [26:36] "Innovator's dilemma", the book's message and impact on operating day-to-day [35:30] What is Amplemarket company about and joining the company  [40:54] Differences between working in product management for huge companies and small companies, super closely with the founders  [43:48] Stage of hiring a product manager in a company [46:20] The biggest challenge in a product is growing the product team [49:18] The tendency towards perfectionism and rationalising it [51:28] Mentors that help to succeed in the product management path and being a mentor [55:30] Monitoring work-life balance and having fun at work [1:02:10] Future of the remote work [1:05:05] Unusual hobbies: collecting hats, and pipes, and playing with LEGO [1:09:55] Books, cities and podcasts recommendations. This podcast was hosted by João Moita from Product Weekend, with sound edited by Miguel Sousa and production help by Productized, André Marquet and Evelina Bogdiun.