Product 50 Returns: Nominate Your Top Global Products and Growth Leaders Now!

Presented by Amplitude

“Digital products are no longer mere deliverables; they are essential for driving significant business outcomes,” states Francois Ajenstat, Chief Product Officer at Amplitude. “As such, product and growth teams are central to today’s business transformation.”

In recognition of this shift, Amplitude is thrilled to announce the return of Product 50, honoring exceptional product and growth leaders who are pushing boundaries and shaping impactful digital products. Nominations are now open for those influencers, innovators, and visionaries who prioritize user-centric product design.

Deadline for Nominations: January 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT. .

Who to Nominate

You can nominate anyone—whether a mentor, colleague, or yourself. Product 50 recognizes individuals who lead in product innovation, challenge trends, build cross-functional partnerships, and focus on outcomes over outputs. These are the pioneers experimenting with AI, enhancing data utilization, and prioritizing customer needs.

For Specifics:

- Titles like “product” or “growth” are not mandatory. Anyone influencing digital product strategy is eligible.

- No minimum experience is required; the Up-and-Comer category recognizes emerging leaders.

- This is a global initiative with no geographic restrictions.

How to Nominate

Nominations for top product and growth leaders are free and accessible to all.

Visit to nominate your favorite leader by January 31. The nomination process takes less than 10 minutes.

Categories

- Most Admired Product Leader: An exemplary figure aspired to by emerging product leaders.

- Best Product Leader — Large Company: A critical player in a company with 1,000+ employees.

- Best Product Leader — Midsize Company: An essential contributor in a firm with 100-1,000 employees.

- Best Product Leader — Startup & Small Company: A significant force in a company with 100 or fewer employees.

- Most Promising Product Up-and-Comer: A rising star poised to make a future impact.

- Best Growth Product Leader: A leader enhancing customer acquisition, monetization, and retention.

- Best Digital Transformation Product Leader: A driver of digital transformation through enhanced products.

- Best Product Design Leader: The creative mind behind an engaging and intuitive user experience.

- Best Product Industry Influencer: A respected educative voice advancing the industry.

- Best Social Good Product Leader: An individual using product expertise for community or global betterment.

Key Dates

- Nominations Close: January 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT.

- Winners Announced: March 19, 2024.

Judging Criteria

Nominees will be assessed based on:

- Innovation: Responsibility for groundbreaking products.

- Business Impact: Contribution to significant business growth.

- Diversity: Unique perspectives enhancing team success.

- Influence: Frequency of nominations received.

Judges

- Francois Ajenstat, Amplitude CPO

- Sara Rossio, G2 CPO

- Tom Willerer, Reforge COO

Previous Product 50 Winners

Seeking inspiration? Here are some past honorees:

- Jen Carter, Google.org

- Sravanthi Kadali, Former Lyft

- Vijaysai Patnaik, Applied Intuition

- Tulsi Dharmarajan, Gale Healthcare

- Zen Liu Zhanhong, SPH Media

- Karen Ng, HubSpot

- Lisa Yokoyama, American Express

- Filip Stollár, Deepnote

- Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, Product School

- Christina Yida Hu, ZOE COVID Study

“We believe today’s product leaders are tomorrow’s business leaders,” Ajenstat emphasizes. “Product 50 celebrates the creativity and impact these leaders have on their teams, businesses, and the industry as a whole. I’m eager to spotlight those driving our field forward.”

Submit your nominations by January 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT. Find all the details .