Secret CPO Briefing 🕵️‍♂️

FROM THE CPO'S DESK

This week, I’ve been reflecting on how external forces are reshaping the product landscape.From the rapid evolution of GenAI to global economic headwinds and shifting regulations, product leaders are being asked to do more with less-and to do it faster. The best CPOs I know are embracing this as an opportunity: doubling down on experimentation, investing in team resilience, and keeping a sharp eye on the macro trends that will define the next wave of innovation. Adaptability is our greatest asset.

CPO TL;DR – WHAT TO KNOW THIS WEEK

• UK & US Tech Giants Double Down on GenAI Investment Major players are ramping up GenAI R&D spend, signaling a new wave of product innovation and competitive pressure for all digital businesses.
• US & EU Tariffs Disrupt Global Tech Supply Chains New tariffs are causing delays and cost increases for hardware and IoT products-CPOs urged to review sourcing and pricing strategies.
• How AI Is Changing Product Management A deep dive into AI-driven product discovery and decision-making, and how leading teams are upskilling to stay ahead.
• UK Tech Startups Face Funding Crunch as VC Sentiment Shifts Early-stage funding is tightening, pushing product leaders to prioritise sustainable growth and clear value propositions.
• The New Hybrid Work Paradigm: Lessons from Leading Product Teams Hybrid and remote models are evolving-top CPOs share how they’re maintaining culture, speed, and innovation in distributed teams.
• Apple & Google Announce Strategic AI Partnership A landmark collaboration that could reshape mobile AI experiences and set new standards for privacy and interoperability.

MORE STORIES WORTH A LOOK

• AI Productivity Tools: What’s Worth Your Team’s Time in 2025?
• Product Executive Compensation Trends: What’s Changing?
• UK Digital Markets Bill Passes: What It Means for Product Strategy
• Why Product Failure Rates Are Rising in 2025
• UK Tech Talent Shortage: What CPOs Need to Know
• Best Practices for Leading Remote Product Teams in 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

• UXDX EMEA – May 19–21, 2025
  Berlin, Germany & Virtual. Focused on end-to-end product delivery, team collaboration, and the latest in UX and product innovation.
• ProductCon New York – May 21, 2025
  New York, NY, USA. Flagship event for product leaders-expect top speakers, AI and growth sessions, and unmatched networking.
• Dublin Tech Summit – May 28–29, 2025
  Dublin, Ireland. Two days of tech innovation, leadership, and networking with global product and engineering leaders.
• UXPA International – June 16–19, 2025
  Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Premier user experience conference with sessions on product, research, and design leadership.
• Product-Led Summit London – June 24–25, 2025
  London, UK. Deep dives into product-led growth, strategy, and leadership for senior product professionals.
• Product at Heart – June 25–27, 2025
  Hamburg, Germany. Hands-on workshops and leadership sessions for product managers and CPOs.
• ProductCon Online – August 6, 2025
  Virtual. The world’s largest online product management conference-join from anywhere.
• INDUSTRY: The Product Conference – September 9–11, 2025
  Cleveland, OH, USA. One of the largest gatherings of product leaders, with actionable insights and global networking.