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Product Management
Presentation
For Everyone
Session Description:
Data is undeniably important—but when every decision is reduced to numbers, do we risk losing sight of quality, intuition, and human judgment? In this session, I’ll share my journey of questioning the over-reliance on quantitative metrics in product decision-making. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, I’ll reveal the pitfalls of “blind” data-driven approaches, and why evaluating performance and candidate suitability should focus more on quality rather than a flood of numbers. (This sharing is based on my reflection article I wrote last year)
Key topics include:
• The Limits of Quantification: Discover why trying to measure every detail—from individual contributions to multi-factor influences—can lead to analysis paralysis and even misdirected strategies.
• The importance of intuition, user experience, and qualitative insights
• Effective Use of Data
• Supplementary Reflections on AI and the Future of Work
Structure:
1. Introduction
2. The Evolution of Data in Practice
3. Data Myths Unpacked
4. The Human Side: Intuition and User Experience
5. Striking the Balance
6. Supplementary Insights on AI and Work
7. Q&A and Wrap-Up
Biography
Joe (Beiqiao) Hu is a seasoned product management professional with over 8 years of experience in SaaS and mobile. During his pivotal tenure at Meituan—one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms for services—he led the creation of custom Android operating systems and innovative tools for restaurant POS systems. His work drove operational efficiency and transformed user experiences through pragmatic, data-driven strategies.
Currently a second-term Master of Engineering student in Technology Innovation Management (TIM) at Carleton University, Joe is eager to leverage his expertise in UX, core use cases, and AI to develop real-world, impactful solutions. Building on his deep passion for technology, Joe has embraced AI as an integral part of his product development process. With over 25 months of dedicated use of ChatGPT and recognition as a top creator of GPTs, he seamlessly integrates cutting-edge AI innovations to shape forward-thinking strategies.
In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, Joe volunteers as a Perplexity Campus Strategist. In this role, he facilitated a one-year free Perplexity Pro subscription for Carleton University and hosted three successful sharing sessions this year—underscoring his commitment to expanding access to cutting-edge tools and fostering a community of innovation.