In this episode of Tech in Ten, host Riana Butler, Head of Practice at Maxwell Bond, sits down with Maria Whittington, Product Director at Dealer Auction, to unpack the highs, hurdles, and hard-earned lessons from a career in product leadership.

From transitioning into tech via sales, to scaling teams and staying ahead of the AI curve, Maria shares real, relatable insights into what it takes to succeed—and thrive—in today’s fast-changing product and tech landscape. They dive into early career mistakes, the importance of values-driven leadership, managing confidence, and what the future might hold for innovation, customer focus, and digital disruption.

Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned tech leader, this rapid-fire, insight-packed episode is full of advice, predictions, and perspective.