Ty Allen, Founder and Fractional CPO at Neso Advisors, discusses his product management journey, from his early days at Georgia Tech and a successful startup to leading teams across various industries. Ty shares valuable insights on building adaptable roadmaps, balancing tech debt with feature development, and connecting product strategy to company vision. He also highlights the importance of a “bottom-up” roadmap approach and maintaining flexibility while ensuring strategic alignment.
Chapters
- 00:00 - 01:32 — Introduction to Leadership and Product Management
- 01:33 - 04:16 — The Early Days: From Georgia Tech to Startup Success
- 04:17 - 08:03 — Product Strategy and Roadmap Essentials
- 08:04 - 12:23 — The Power of Adaptable Roadmaps
- 12:24 - 16:30 — Managing Tech Debt and Security in Roadmaps
- 16:31 - 19:52 — The Commercial Lens: Monetizing Features and Value Creation
- 19:53 - 23:23 — Balancing Innovation and Maintenance
- 23:24 - 27:29 — Aligning Product Teams with Company Goals
- 27:30 - End — Final Thoughts: Roadmap Wisdom and Career Advice
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