Christian Idiodi

January 16, 2023

Christian Idiodi, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, has worked on 205 products throughout his career and has learned a thing or two about modern product management. He joins us to share how he equips product leaders and gives them a framework for leading within their organizations.

Christian emphasizes the importance of understanding the why, not just the what, behind ideas and problems that need to be solved. He shares how product managers can build trust within their organizations and with customers, allowing them to drive change and build great products.

 

Episode Guests

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Christian Idiodi | Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group

Christian has been a product leader for over 15 years, building teams and developing enterprise and consumer products that have shaped companies such as CareerBuilder and Merrill Corporation as well as clients such as Starbucks, CarMax, and Macy’s. Christian is passionate about helping companies implement the discipline of product management to build world-class products and new technologies.

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Mike Cronin | Engagement Manager at SEP

With 20 years of project and technology management experience in the Information Technology field, Mike helps identify business opportunities and solve business challenges. He leverages technology to solve each customer’s unique business situation. His recent work has focused on on business systems (B2B, B2C, business to partner, business internal, mobile) with an emphasis on reducing complexities.

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Episode Host

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Zac Darnell | Host of Behind The Product & Manager at SEP

With his diverse background and expertise, Zac brings a unique perspective to discussions around innovation, leadership, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. His ability to bridge technical and business domains makes him a valuable voice in the industry.

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