May 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm
What does it actually mean to be a great product manager -- and does the answer change depending on where you work? Join us for a panel conversation with two PMs who have lived on very different sides of that question. Shriji Thakker builds products at Blitz Insurance, a Series A startup, where you move fast, make decisions with limited resources, and do a little bit of everything. Devi Kovi has spent over a decade growing products at Instagram, where the challenge is about coordination, consistency, and impact at massive scale. We will talk about what the day-to-day work of a PM really looks like at each stage -- how you set priorities, how you ship products, how you make decisions, and what skills carry over as companies grow. Registration options: PM Club member lunch ticket: $10 (subsidized by your club membership) Non-member lunch ticket: $15 No lunch (bring your own): Free Lunch orders close Friday at noon before the event. Register early to secure your spot.
May 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm
What does it actually take to build a consumer brand from scratch, sell it for $240M, and then keep running it? And what does the acquirer see that makes them write that check? Join Sarah Gibson Tuttle (Founder/CEO, Olive & June) and G. Scott Uzzell (CEO, Helen of Troy) for a candid conversation on the real inflection points of entrepreneurship—from leaving a known career to finding product‑market fit, scaling a team, and navigating acquisition. Hear how to build a brand that endures, what strategic buyers look for in founder-led businesses, and what really changes once the deal is done. A must‑attend discussion for anyone building, investing in, or aspiring to work on modern consumer brands. This is a rare chance to hear both sides of the deal from the founder who built it and the CEO who bought it. Whether you're building, investing, or aspiring to work on modern consumer brands. Attendees will get gift codes for up to $60 off a Hydro Flask purchase and $50 gift card on Olive & Junes products.
