Xero’s Chief Product & Tech Officer Diya Jolly shares product highlights from Xerocon, how AI is shaping features, and what drives her mission to empower small businesses globally. Summary Today I’m speaking with Diya Jolly, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Xero In this episode, recorded live at Xerocon Brisbane inside a blue Kombi van we talk about . . . Reflections on leadership, childhood inspirations & her father’s influenceDiya’s approach to customer-driven product developmentHighlights from recent Xero product announcements: New homepage & navigation redesign Enhanced Partner Hub Intelligent bank reconciliation with human + AI synergy Actionable insights for accountants & bookkeepers  The impact of user feedback and communication on product strategy Contact details: Diya Jolly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diyajolly/ Xero: https://www.xero.com/au/ Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/  Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting  X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU