Welcome to the next episode of InnovateHER: Women in Product, the podcast that explores the journeys, insights, and strategies of remarkable women driving innovation in product management. 

Today, we’re joined by Julia Kastner, a visionary executive known for her strategic transformation and exponential growth initiatives. Julia combines foresight and vision with ruthless prioritization and warp-speed decision-making to navigate and succeed through complexity, risk, and uncertainty.

Julia explores the unique perspectives and skills women bring to product management and the challenges they face in male-dominated industries. Julia highlights the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and fostering diverse teams. She also delves into "creative destruction" in product development, where success requires the courage to sunset failing features.

Throughout, Julia offers insights on balancing data-driven decisions with empathy and shares her views on the evolving role of women in product management and how organizations can promote gender equality.

What’s cooking in episode 3?

  • The unique perspectives and skills that women bring to product management, such as empathy and communication.
  • The challenges of often being the only woman in leadership roles and having to "make space" for themselves in male-dominated environments.
  • The importance of prioritizing meritocracy and ensuring the right fit for the organization.
  • The significance of considering diverse perspectives to build products for diverse populations.
  • The crucial role of incorporating human empathy and understanding user needs.
  • How AI can assist with data processing while humans focus on the "human truth."

About the guest:

Julia is the Chief Product Officer at NeuroFlow, where she oversees the company’s technology strategy, including product design, management, data science, and analytics. She also lends her expertise as a Product Advisor at Ilant Health. Today, we’ll explore Julia’s journey and uncover the secrets behind her success in product management.

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