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The “Bottom-Up” Roadmap to Leadership with Ty Allen, Fractional CPO at Neso Advisors

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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