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💡 Who’s in your corner when the stakes are high? The right peer network can be your biggest accelerator. Join us Tomorrow March 21 to learn how product leaders are solving tough challenges, making high-stakes decisions, and fueling their careers through community. In partnership with Women In Product, we’re bringing you a candid conversation + a hands-on peer session where YOU will experience Sidebar’s peer learning model in action. 🚀 Walk away with actionable insights—and new connections. 🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/uqnjzpuk

Ready to elevate your leadership—and connect in person with the amazing facilitators who’ve supported your Sidebar journey? We're thrilled to bring together our talented Sidebar Facilitators, Christopher Veney, Maddie Kahn Deamer, Derek Jacobsma, Chase Harden, and Lauren English, at the inaugural Sidebar Summit on April 23-24. It's not just about gaining powerful leadership insights; it's your chance to finally meet, hug, and connect in person with the facilitators who've guided your growth. Join us at the stunning Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos for two unforgettable days of deep connection, meaningful conversations, and leadership elevation. Our facilitators are excited to meet you in real life—let’s soar to new heights together! Spaces are filling up quickly! Get your tickets here: https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4

🚨 Female product leaders, this one’s for you. The strongest leaders don’t go it alone—they build a peer network to navigate challenges and grow with confidence. Join Women In Product & Sidebar on March 21 @ 11AM PT/2 PM ET for a powerful conversation with women who’ve scaled product orgs, made bold career moves, and leaned on trusted peers every step of the way. ✨ Featuring: 🎙 Akshaya Murali 🎙 Su Belagodu 🎙 Sandy Huang 🔥 Learn from their journeys, and stick around to experience a live Sidebar peer problem-solving session. 👉 Save your spot here: [https://lu.ma/uqnjzpuk] #womeninproduct #productleadership #sidebar #productmanagement #peermentorship #careerstrategy

Welcoming phyl terry to Sidebar Summit 2025! We’re excited to have Phyl Terry join us at Sidebar Summit 2025! As the Founder & CEO of Collaborative Gain, Phyl has built a thriving community of senior Product and General Management leaders, helping them navigate careers, build great products, and lead with impact. Phyl is also the author of "Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker’s Playbook", a guide that has empowered 30,000+ job seekers through collaborative job search strategies. Their commitment to mentorship, executive coaching, and value investing has made a lasting impact on leaders across industries. 📍 Venue: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos 📆 Date: April 24th At Sidebar Summit, Phyl will share insights on career strategy and leadership, drawing from decades of experience in tech, investing, and executive coaching. 🔥 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Phyl and gain strategies to accelerate your career! Get Your Tickets Here: https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4

We’re excited to have Elena Krasnoperova, Ph.D., join us at Sidebar Summit 2025! With 25+ years in tech, including leadership roles at Meta and two startups, Elena brings deep expertise in strategy, networking, and business growth. As Founder & CEO of WOW Bay Area, Elena helps professionals navigate career transitions and advises early-stage startups in Climate, Sustainability, Aging, Mental Health, and Education. 📍 Venue: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos 📆 Date: April 24th At the summit, Elena will lead a strategic networking session, offering insights on building high-impact professional relationships. Join us to learn from Elena and elevate your career! Get Your Tickets Now: https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4

🚀 Accelerate Your Career at Sidebar Summit 2025 If you're exploring new opportunities, the Career Acceleration Track at Sidebar Summit 2025 is designed to equip senior leaders with the insights, strategies, and connections needed to stand out in today’s competitive job market. What to Expect: 1. Personal Branding Mastery: Refine your professional narrative for maximum impact  2. Smarter Job Search with AI: Leverage technology to identify and secure top opportunities  3. Candidate-Market Fit Assessment: Position yourself for roles that align with your expertise  4. Strategic Networking for Career Growth: Build meaningful relationships that lead to executive roles  5. Insider Hiring Perspectives: Gain direct insights from recruiters and hiring decision-makers  6. A Professional Headshot : Update your executive presence with a complimentary session by an award-winning photographerYour next leadership opportunity starts here. Join us at Sidebar Summit 2025 and take a strategic approach to career advancement. 📍 Venue: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos 📆 Date: April 24th Secure your spot today: https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4

🚀 Sidebar Summit Speaker Spotlight: Vidya Dinamani We’re excited to have Vidya Dinamani join us at Sidebar Summit 2025! With over 20 years of product leadership experience at companies like Intuit and Mitchell International, Vidya is a trusted coach, investor, and entrepreneur who has helped 200+ companies—from startups to Fortune 50—build products that customers truly love. As the co-founder of Product Rebels and Ad Astra Accelerator, she’s passionate about helping leaders embed customer-centric practices, achieve product-market fit, and scale with confidence. At Sidebar Summit, Vidya will share practical strategies for senior leaders to sharpen their product leadership, navigate career transitions, and drive growth—all rooted in hard-earned lessons from her own journey. Join us to learn how to align your team around customer needs and make bold moves in your career. 📍 Hiller Aviation Museum, SF/Bay Area 📆 April 24th, 2025 Secure your spot today: https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4

🚀 Sidebar Summit Speaker Spotlight: Evan LaPointe We’re excited to welcome Evan LaPointe to Sidebar Summit 2025! A serial entrepreneur, inventor, and expert in business transformation, Evan has built and sold multiple companies—including Satellite (acquired by Adobe) and Search Discovery, the largest independent analytics consultancy in the U.S. His work has helped over 3,000 brands, including Microsoft, Apple, and Goldman Sachs, revolutionize their approach to data, innovation, and leadership. At Sidebar Summit, Evan will dive into how senior leaders can break free from stagnation, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams. He’ll also share hard-earned lessons from his own career—both wins and failures—and practical strategies to help you future-proof your leadership and drive real impact. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a visionary who’s reshaping how businesses think and operate. 📍 Hiller Aviation Museum, SF/Bay Area 📆 April 24th, 2025 Secure your spot today! https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4

What questions do top tech execs ask in leadership interviews? 👇 At the executive level, “good” answers don’t cut it. Precision, sharp storytelling, and total clarity are expected. Yet most candidates don’t get real feedback until it’s too late. So we did the research for you. We talked to top hiring managers from Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Pinterest, Stripe, and more—leaders who’ve hired 1000s of execs. We uncovered: ✅ The exact questions asked in Director+ interviews. ✅ How candidates are truly evaluated. We turned our learnings into something new: A complete system to help Directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders land their next role. 🚀 What’s inside? The secrets of recruiters and hiring managers for senior leaders. 🔹1-hour of exec interview coaching from Sidebar’s Head of Coaching, who has successfully guided thousands of execs into top tech roles. ($1500 value). 🔹LinkedIn Optimization—Never get passed over again. We worked with top exec recruiters to develop the playbook on how to update your profile to drive inbounds. 🔹Unlimited access to behind-the-scenes insights on the actual questions and rubrics from top execs who hired 1000s of leaders. Practice with AI to ace your interviews. It’s proven. It works fast. As Sadya put it: "This process fundamentally changed my life." 🔥 We’re opening up more seats in our Early Access program: 10 seats only. Serious about landing your next leadership role? Grab your spot now → https://bit.ly/4hbFyXm (Seats go fast. Once they’re gone, that’s it.)

🚀 Sidebar Summit Speaker Spotlight: Cara-Lyn Giovanniello We’re thrilled to have Cara-Lyn Giovanniello join us on April 24th at Sidebar Summit 2025! As a seasoned leadership coach and experiential learning expert, Cara-Lyn has spent over 18 years helping senior leaders sharpen their emotional intelligence, navigate complex change, and build high-impact teams. She’s worked with top leaders at AWS, Square, Google, and LinkedIn—designing transformative leadership programs that drive real results. At Sidebar Summit, Cara-Lyn will share actionable strategies on leading with confidence, strengthening key relationships, and making high-stakes decisions with clarity. This session is designed for senior leaders looking to level up their leadership and accelerate their career growth. 📍 Hiller Aviation Museum, SF/Bay Area 📆 April 24th, 2025 Join us for an invaluable opportunity to learn from a leadership powerhouse. Secure your spot today! https://lu.ma/jkv8ydi4