TOPIC: Blue Apron fmr Product VP on Building Startups vs. Products

If you have your sights set on being a founder one day, then product management is the perfect role to master. From cross-functional operations to understanding your users, these are essential skills for building an early-stage company. That said, how can you optimize your current PM experiences to set yourself up for becoming a successful founder? Blue Apron fmr Product VP Melody Koh talks about what it takes to build from zero to one – and how product managers can prepare themselves in the present for future success as a startup founder.

About The Speaker: Melody Koh is a partner at NextView Ventures – an NYC-based firm that focuses on investing in early-stage tech companies who are building solutions for the everyday economy. Prior to joining NextView Ventures, she led the product team at Blue Apron and also worked on the product team at Fab.com. In addition, Melody founded WineMe/FirstCrush and also worked for Evercore & Time Warner Investments. Melody holds an MBA from Harvard University and currently lives in New York City.

AGENDA

6:50pm: Doors Open

7:30pm: Welcome & Introductions

7:35pm: Session Begins

(7:45pm: Doors Close)

8:20pm: Shoutouts

8:25pm: Networking & Fun

9:00pm: Event Ends