What boards actually think of product leaders (and what to do about it)

Session type:

Talk

Presented by:

Kirsten Mann

Vizory, CEO & Founder (but still CPO at heart)

Randy Silver

Out of Owls

Session time:

14 May 12:25 — 13:10

Session duration:

45 minutes

About the session

Kirsten Mann will open Day 2 outlining how great product work dies in the boardroom because of a translation problem, not a talent problem.

In this fireside chat, Randy Silver puts that argument to the test! He'll draw on his experience of interviewing hundreds of product leaders on The Product Experience podcast.

What do boards actually think? What does good look like from both sides of the table? And what should you do on Monday morning?

About the speaker(s)

Kirsten Mann

Kirsten Mann is the founder and CEO of Vizory, an AI company helping board directors read less and think more. Vizory delivers director-ready intelligence with products that enhance judgment, surface context, and support sharper strategic oversight.

A GAICD-qualified board director and experienced product executive, Kirsten has spent more than 30 years scaling SaaS and AI platforms at companies including Prospection, Aconex, Oracle, and MYOB. She’s led global product expansions, doubled recurring revenue in international markets, and built teams that connect technology with business impact.

Drawing on experience from both sides of the board table, Kirsten focuses on bridging the communication gap between product leaders and board directors — ensuring governance keeps pace with innovation. Her work through Vizory and her ongoing writing series explores how better product-board dialogue can drive accountability, innovation, and long-term value creation.