Engineering Leadership Excellence Podcast
What does it take to be a great leader? We asked some of the most influential names in software engineering and product management. You’ll learn ways to grow as a software engineering leader, optimize your time, develop your team, structure your organization, and get the right products to market, faster. In each episode, Joshua Samberg and Robin Pokorný uncover the empowering insights and daily habits of industry leaders who think, speak, and act in ways that make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others.
Engineering Leadership Excellence Podcast
Driving product mindset and engineering excellence at scale (with Vinay Ram)
In this episode, Robin talks with Vinay Ram, VP of Product Engineering at Productboard, about leading high-performing teams, building trust fast, and driving a product-first mindset across engineering.
They cover what makes product engineers different, how to balance speed with stability, why staff+ engineers are critical to scale, and how guilds, prototyping, and smart build-vs-buy decisions shape modern engineering culture.
Plus, Vinay shares how taking real breaks and even building a cabin helps him lead with clarity and energy.
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