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Driving product mindset and engineering excellence at scale (with Vinay Ram)

Driving product mindset and engineering excellence at scale (with Vinay Ram)

Update: 2025-06-27

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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.

Interested in joining our growing team at Productboard? Well, we’re hiring across the board! Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We’d love to hear from you!

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