In this episode, Marija Nakevska, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Worldline, shares her journey from engineering to executive leadership.

She discusses the importance of a holistic product profile, the challenges of building scalable products for global markets, and the significance of leadership during rapid growth.(00:00) Marija Nakevska’s Journey: From Engineer to Executive(02:54) The Importance of a Holistic Product Profile(05:58) Building Scalable Products for Global Markets(09:03) Leadership in Rapid Growth Environments(11:56) Recruiting for High-Performing Product Teams(15:00) Design Thinking in Diverse Market Segments(17:59) The Complexities of the Payments Industry(21:03) Transitioning from Project-Based to Product-Based Teams(26:57) Shifting Success Metrics in Product Management(28:50) Leading Globally Distributed Teams(32:33) Maintaining Alignment and Culture in Remote Work(34:03) Balancing Autonomy and Team Dependencies(36:48) Navigating Meeting Overload in Large Organizations(38:15) The Future of Work and AI in Tech(41:30) Women in Tech: Challenges and Opportunities(47:05) Exciting Trends in Product Management and Payments