It’s been a week since MTPCon London 2025, and now that the hype has settled, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the experience and share some key insights that resonated with me the most.
As an organizer of ProductTank Montevideo, having the opportunity to connect with the global Mind the Product community was incredibly enriching. I met and engaged with amazing professionals, exchanged perspectives on our craft, and gained valuable insights into the current state of the industry.
An impeccably designed experience 🎯
I was truly impressed by the organization of the event. Every detail was well thought out:
- 📖 A great guidebook to help navigate the event
- 🛋️ Thoughtfully designed spaces tailored for different interactions
- 🎤 An imposing stage, featuring real-time transcription and a professional note-taker capturing key takeaways from each talk
One of the coolest ideas was Speed Networking — think speed dating, but for meeting fellow professionals. This format was a great way to break the ice, especially for those who might feel a bit hesitant to approach new people in a crowded conference setting.
Top 4 talks that left a mark 💡
There were many outstanding speakers, but these four stood out the most for me:
1️⃣ Ebi Atawodi — Crafting a Product Vision
Ebi’s talk not only was a masterclass on the importance of vision and how to effectively communicate it, but also reinforced one of my core product mantras: “Show rather than tell.”
Achieving alignment through words alone is incredibly difficult — we often trick ourselves into believing we’re on the same page when, in reality, the mental images we create can differ significantly.
What I build might look very different from what a stakeholder envisions, simply because words leave too much room for interpretation. That’s why a strong alignment technique is to make things visible — when we’re all looking at the same tangible object, the chances of misalignment drop dramatically.
If we want to truly align, we need to show, not just tell.
2️⃣ Aman Khan — AI Product Managers: Embracing the Future
Aman highlighted how AI can enhance product managers’ rapid prototyping capabilities — something that immediately clicked for me.
From my perspective, this ties directly back to the “Show, don’t tell” mindset. As product people, our job is to solve problems and create value, but the only way to validate if we’re actually adding value is by putting something in the hands of users and seeing how they interact with it.
The faster we prototype and iterate, the sooner we discover if we’re on the right path. AI is proving to be a powerful tool in this process.
3️⃣ Emily Tate — The Overlooked Discipline: Internal Product Management
It’s hard for me to pick just one highlight from Emily’s talk — everything she said resonated with my own experience building internal products. Her four key learnings stood out as essential for anyone working in internal product management:
- You don’t own the metrics — your stakeholders do.
- Visibility is your biggest risk — will the business support investment and roll-out? Bring your operational stakeholders along on the journey.
- Users are not easier to access — just because they work at the same company doesn’t mean they’re readily available.
- Storytelling and narrative are even more important — my personal favorite. Crafting a compelling story around internal products is crucial to adoption and success.
The “political” part of the PM role, one might say. When building internal tools, success isn’t just about creating a great product — it’s about ensuring people know it exists, understand its value, and actually use it.
4️⃣ Matt LeMay — Defining Impact Over Just Goals
Matt’s talk challenged the traditional cascading approach to goal setting. While it’s important to have clear company objectives, what truly matters is how we translate those objectives into meaningful impact.
One of his key takeaways that stuck with me: “You need to focus your team on the work that matters most to the business. Even if nobody tells you to.”
It’s not just about setting OKRs or KPIs — it’s about understanding the real impact behind them. Teams need to feel empowered to align their work with what actually drives the business forward, rather than blindly following top-down goals.
No golden rules, no checklists 📌
What I appreciated the most about all these talks was that the speakers didn’t talk from a pedestal. They weren’t just sharing theory — they were sharing real experiences that we, as product managers, can directly relate to.
One of the strongest takeaways? There are no golden rules in product management. A checklist alone won’t make you a great PM.
Looking forward to the next one! 🚀
Attending MTPCon London was an absolute privilege, and I truly hope to be back next year to continue learning, growing, and connecting with this amazing community.
Did you attend the event? What were your biggest takeaways? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Originally published on LinkedIn.