By 2020, it’s estimated that 50 billion consumer and industrial devices will be connected to the internet. The explosive growth of the Internet of Things provides huge opportunities, but it also introduces a lot of complexity and risk. To be successful, IoT products require a new breed of Product Manager capable of managing the full IoT value chain from a business and technical perspective.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us at Product School and learn what it takes to be a Product Manager in the era of the Internet of Things!

What you will learn:

• The building blocks of the IoT stack, including smart devices, cloud, and web applications.

• A description of how these components fit together.

• An introduction to a strategic framework to guide Product Managers in decision-making around IoT technology, business, UX, security, and more.

Who is this workshop for:

• Software engineers who want to transition to Product Management

• MBAs with a finance/consulting background who wish to work in high-tech companies as a Product Manager

• Project Managers, Marketers, Designers who are seeking for new opportunities in Product Management

Timeline:

6:30 - 6:45pm: Meet & greet with wine & refreshments

6:45 - 7:45 pm: Presentation & Q&A

7:45 - 8:30 pm: Networking & with wine & refreshments

Prerequisites:

N/A

Meet the Speaker: Daniel Elizalde

Daniel Elizalde is an experienced technology product leader, with over 17 years of experience developing products for start-ups and global companies alike. Daniel is also the author of the popular blog TechProductManagement.com.

Today, Daniel is head of Product Management for Stem, Inc., which leverages the power of the Internet of Things to develop energy storage solutions for the Smart Grid. The company is backed by leading global energy investors including GE, Total, and Constellation and is one of 25 companies selected as a “2015 Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum.