In this episode of Product Thinking, Hubert Palan, Founder and CEO of Productboard, joins Melissa Perri to dive into the ever-changing role of product management and how it is influencing the technology industry. They also touch upon current events in the tech world, including AI, and how they may be shaping product management practices.

Hubert Palan, Founder and CEO of productboard, shares how winning the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield competition propelled the company, his advice on creating great products, and how he introduced a new concept. They discuss challenges of launching a new product management system, growth strategies, importance of customer feedback, and strategic elements in product management for success.

Guests include Blake Samic from Uber and Stripe discussing product operations, Hubert Palan on standardization of product management, and Jason Fried of 37 Signals on keeping product teams fresh and relevant. Other topics include the importance of tough skills, prioritizing people and process, and why startups fail.

Exploring the unique aspects of TechPeaks startup accelerator, focusing on international entrepreneurs and collaboration. Paolo Lombardi shares insights on planning and deploying funds to early stage startups. Melissa describes her transformative experience in the program as a 'People accelerator.' The episode delves into the challenges and successes of building an international startup accelerator and nurturing successful startups through tailored programs.

Hubert Palan, founder and CEO of Product Board, joins the host to discuss the evolution of product management, importance of customer understanding, leveraging AI in product management, collaboration, remote work challenges, and recommendations for further learning.