Mpowa CPO on Human-Centered Product Development in the AI Era

Sumaiya Noor

Mpowa, CPO

As a Product and Technology leader specializing in AI-driven SaaS products, I am deeply passionate about shaping the future of product leadership. My experience spans hyper-growth startups, Fortune100 companies, and emerging technologies like AI and impact investing. I thrive at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and execution, transforming ideas into scalable, customer-centric products. My expertise in Product-Led Growth (PLG), human-centered design, and emerging tech uniquely positions me for contributing to Products That Count. Moreover, I have experience of building 0-1 Products. I want to serve on this Advisory Board because I believe in the power of Products That Count community to shape the next generation of product leaders. I bring technical expertise along with a deep understanding of market dynamics and global expansion strategies. I also have significant experience in building product and design teams from ground up. As an industry thought leader, I have mentored product teams, spoken at global forums, and helped startups scale from early-stage. My goal is to share these experiences and help product leaders navigate the evolving landscape of AI and SaaS. By joining the Advisory Board, I aim to utilize my expertise, collaborate with industry pioneers, and help shape conversations that drive real impact in the product community. Let’s build the future of products together!

About the host

Barbara Bermes

Director of Product

Barbara Bermes is an extremely passionate data-driven product leader, a previous International conference speaker, and a book author, with a comprehensive technical background and deep experience in B2B SaaS products at growth-stage companies. Motivated and driven by customer happiness, she is a decisive leader and executive with a proven track record of leading high-performing product teams with empathy, evangelizing product strategy and delivering world-class customer solutions. She frequently writes about product under https://bbinto.medium.com/