Martin Eriksson

Martin Eriksson is a recognized figure in the global product management community, with a career spanning three decades in building digital products and leading teams. Eriksson has contributed to the development of digital products at organizations including The Financial Times, Monster, Huddle, Covestor, and Cazoo, and has served as Product Partner at EQT. His entry into product management began at the intersection of design, technology, and business, a convergence that underpins his widely referenced framework for the discipline.

As the founder of ProductTank and co-founder of Mind the Product, Eriksson has played a significant role in shaping the product management discipline and influencing the practices of product leaders worldwide. Mind the Product, active in over 200 cities, hosts conferences in London, San Francisco, Singapore, and other locations, bringing together practitioners to advance product management best practices. Eriksson’s definition of product management as the intersection of business, technology, and user experience is frequently cited in the industry.

Eriksson co-authored "Product Leadership: How Top Product Managers Launch Awesome Products and Build Successful Teams" with Richard Banfield and Nate Walkingshaw. The book, published by O'Reilly, draws on interviews with nearly 100 product leaders from companies such as Airbnb, Basecamp, Intuit, and Intercom, and serves as a resource for professionals seeking guidance on product leadership and team building.

Throughout his career, Eriksson has advised more than 150 companies, focusing on the alignment between strategy and execution within organizations. He serves as a board member, strategic advisor, and leadership coach, supporting founders, CEOs, and product leaders in building organizational clarity. His book, "The Decision Stack: How Strategic Alignment Unlocks Organizational Momentum," distills his insights on aligning organizations from vision to execution.

Eriksson is a frequent speaker on product management, digital product development, and organizational alignment. His experience spans startups and large enterprises, and his approach emphasizes practical lessons learned through years of hands-on work in the field. Eriksson continues to contribute to the evolution of product leadership and the global product management community.