Product Talk CPO Rising Series: Berkadia Fmr CPO on the Evolution of Product Management
Oct 29, 2025
Eglae Recchia, the former Chief Product Officer at Berkadia, shares her extensive experience in product and technology within the financial services sector. She discusses the shift from traditional project management to agile, data-informed approaches. Eglae emphasizes the importance of empathy and human connection in shaping products amidst rising AI influence. Additionally, she highlights strategies for balancing innovation with ROI and fostering psychological safety in teams, showcasing how cultural elements are vital for product experimentation and success.
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Early Career Before PM Had A Name
- Eglae Recchia started doing product work before the role had a name and held many cross-functional titles early in her career.
- She built a career at the intersection of technology and financial services at firms like Goldman Sachs and Freddie Mac.
Tools Speed Work, Not The Core Purpose
- The fundamentals of product management (solving people's problems) remain unchanged despite new tools and faster cycles.
- New instrumentation and incremental delivery have amplified speed and accuracy, not the core purpose.
Be The Go-To Problem Person
- Make yourself the person teams call when they have a problem by being accessible and curious.
- Treat incoming problem conversations as opportunities to discover whether technology or process will help.