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Product Crew Talk: Secrets to thriving in a competitive world
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Product Crew Talk: Secrets to thriving in a competitive world

When

Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC)

Location
Applifting
Rohanské nábř. 19, Karlín, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Česko
Stream link
Link available for attendees

Event information

Ever feel like you're just one small adjustment away from unlocking a better product - or maybe a better life? Join us on Tuesday, November 19, at the Applifting meetup space to soak up some inspiration. 

This time, we’ve partnered with Mews, a cloud hospitality platform, to bring you an evening of fresh perspectives on building products and making data-driven decisions, straight from the minds of seasoned pros.

Jáchym Vintr and Michaela Snopková from Applifting, Aldair Borges from Mews, and Adam Vesecký & Jirka Bachel from Navigara will share their approaches to product development. Each brings a unique angle, from applying product frameworks in daily life to harnessing data for meaningful decisions.

What’s on the menu?

First up, Jáchym dives into the balancing act of managing multiple projects in a software studio, revealing the skills needed to thrive. Next, Michaela explores how product principles can be applied to life itself, helping you identify and focus on what matters most.

Aldair follows with a session on using data for real-world outcomes, guiding you through methods to make data actionable and reduce bias. Finally, Adam and Jirka discuss how data can inform smart career choices, showing how they leverage various insights to create a reliable resource for developers seeking deeper knowledge about potential employers.

There will be Q&As sprinkled throughout the event to quench your thirst for knowledge. You can also look forward to a themed quiz, where you can win cool Applifting prizes! 

Just come and chat, get to know each other, and see how we think about things at Applifting.

We look forward to meeting you!

Schedule

4:30 PM

Doors open

Get your ticket ready, say hello to others, and have a drink with us. 🥂

5:00 PM

Introduction

Our co-founder Filip will give a short welcome and introduce our speakers.

5:15 PM

Doing Product at a Software Agency

Unlike in a traditional product company, product developers in a software studio must juggle multiple products at once, balancing their expertise with client timelines and budgets. In this talk, I’ll share insights from my transition from a product company to Applifting, highlighting the unique challenges and skills needed to thrive when working on diverse projects at different stages of their life cycles.

5:45 PM

How to product through your life

Can the Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) framework work in everyday life? I will share how to use it to focus on the “jobs” you want, need, or choose to avoid, helping you design a purposeful life—just like a well-crafted product. JTBD provides a clear structure for aligning life with what truly matters, whether for personal or professional goals

6:15 PM

15-minute break

6:30 PM

Turning data into action

Explore how data can drive measurable, real-world outcomes. Learn to use data as a signaling tool and make it actionable, with practical takeaways on reducing bias and setting SMART goals. This session will equip you to make better, data-driven decisions.

7:00 PM

Base your job decision on numbers, not just feelings

Sentiments in job posts, news articles, career websites, and financial reports - all these sources provide valuable insights for analysis. We’ll show you what kind of data we collect and analyze about companies for Navigara.com to help developers make informed career choices.

7:30 PM

Networking, food & drinks 🍻

Snacks and drinks, including draft beer, will be available for you all evening. Get ready to network with Applifters and participate in a quiz to win Applifting prizes. Let’s enjoy the evening together!

9:00 PM

Time to say goodbye!

Some of us may move on to a pub, but the doors of Applifting are closing, and we'll look forward to seeing you next time!

Speakers

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Aldair Borges

Senior Product Manager at Mews

Aldair is a product manager who moved to the Czech Republic all the way from Zimbabwe. He has spent the last 6 years at Mews discove...

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Adam Vesecký

CTO at Navigara

Adam recently ended his two-year sabbatical and is now focusing on the issue of job changes, which he and Jirka tackle on the Naviga...

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JB

Jirka Bachel

CEO at Navigara

Jirka is the founder and CEO of the startup Navigara.com, which was created as a service for developers looking for great job opport...

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Filip Kirschner

Co-founder at Applifting

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Filip Kirschner is the co-founder and COO of Applifting, a Czech development studio that creates software for leading domestic and i...

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Jáchym Vintr

Product developer at Applifting

Jáchym is a product developer at Applifting, where he focuses on product discovery, usability testing, and user research. He has a b...

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Michaela Snopková

Product tech lead at Applifting

Michaela is a product tech lead at Applifting, where she focuses on product discovery, usability testing, and user research. With a ...

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Host

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Filip Kirschner

Co-founder at Applifting

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Filip Kirschner is the co-founder and COO of Applifting, a Czech development studio that creates software for leading domestic and i...

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Other information

Applifting s.r.o. – Meetup Space, Rohanské nábřeží 670/19, Praha 8

How to reach us? Use the inner side entrance, located in the passage between the River Garden A and River Garden B buildings, just behind the corner from the iOpravna shop. The door will be open, we'll be expecting you.

Free