How PMs Can Improve Working & Communicating with Engineers w/ Paul Lunow, Head of Technology and Innovation at XU Sustainable
Lessons In Product Management · 2025-03-25 · 28 min
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Lessons in Product Management - Working & Communicating with Engineers Guest: Paul Lunow Host: John Doe Episode Duration: ~28 min [00:00 - 01:37] Introduction John welcomes Paul Lunow to the podcast. Paul previously hosted John on Product and Cake . Background on Paul’s 20-year career in tech. [01:37 - 04:05] Paul’s Background in Product & Engineering Started in Berlin as a web developer, grew an agency to 30 people. Founded Nepos, a startup building a tablet for elderly users. Moved to eBay to experience corporate innovation. Now Head of Innovation & Technology at XU Group, building a B2B learning platform. [04:05 - 06:45] The Role of AI in Learning Platforms Discusses AI’s role in education. AI is a tool for augmentation, not a replacement for learning. [06:45 - 10:38] How Product Managers Can Work Better with Engineers The importance of psychological safety in teams. Engineers need a space to fail, ask questions, and collaborate. Great product managers create environments of trust. [10:38 - 14:46] How Much Tech Knowledge Should a PM Have? PMs don’t need to code but must deeply understand the product .