[ BETTER TECH LEADERSHIP ]

Evolution of Product Management: Commercial accountability, soft skills and problem-solving

[ THE SPEAKERS ]

Meet our hosts & guests

Leszek Knoll
CEO, BRAINHUB

Over the last decade, Leszek has developed several successful businesses, among them a software development agency that supports Fortune 500 companies. With the challenges a growing business brings, he observed that stepping out of a tech role into a leadership one brings the need for a different approach. As a host of the Better Tech Leadership podcast, Leszek is focused on bridging the gap between tech and people skills.

Dr. Mario Lenz
Product Leader

Experienced leader focused on technology and product management. Currently on a short break exploring opportunities for his next venture. Always eager to hear about advisory roles, interesting investment opportunities and innovative businesses to which he can contribute his extensive experience, most notably around Product Management.

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