Product Marketing Career Accelerator

As founder of the PMMCA, I help product marketers own their careers—rather than react to them.

You’re not stuck—you’re ready for a breakthrough. With a strategy built around your goals, this accelerator transforms how you create and navigate your career, helping you unlock new product marketing opportunities.

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Harvey Lee - Marketing Keynote Speaker

Are you planning an event and need a speaker who can rock the stage?

Your audience will love your event if they either leave inspired or learn something useful for their jobs. I say, "Why not both"? And we can make it entertaining too.

I started my career in the music and entertainment industry. Through my 25 years in marketing, I've used humour to entertain as much as I've informed. How? I lift the lid on my 12 years on the original Xbox team, educating organisations on my jam - product marketing. I do this whilst untangling complex data and simplifying concepts into easy-to-understand, actionable insights.

2023 saw me hit the road to educate, inspire and motivate audiences in New York, San Francisco, Oakland, Amsterdam, London and online.

Because I'm on your team, we'll work together - I'll assist with pre-planning, be fully present on event day, and add value post-event.

Are you ready to rock?

"Insightful, engaging and mind-opening. Harvey captivated the audience in a way few speakers can - and left us craving more."

"I can't stop talking about Harvey's Xbox talk. At work, I'm sharing the lessons. At home, I'm sharing the fascinating backstory behind the product."

"Three Lessons Xbox Taught the World" illustrated that the essence of market disruption is not the size of your investment but the precision of your messaging. His lessons are a masterclass in strategic marketing.

Keynote Speaker

https://harvey-lee.com/consulting

Elevate Your Product Marketing | Accelerate Your Growth

From consulting to fractional work for organisations to coaching and mentoring for individuals and teams, I'll unlock your potential and deliver results.

With over 25 years in senior Product Marketing roles for companies such as Product Marketing Alliance, Virgin, Microsoft, Kaspersky and Seiko Epson; I have a track record of helping businesses of all shapes, sizes and growth stages find the true value of their product or service. 

Learn more at https://www.harvey-lee.com

Top 10 Product Marketing Consultant

Product Marketing Alliance

Vice President Product Marketing

Avast

Key Goal; Diagnose, define and deliver new value proposition and all related product marketing deliverables for new flagship consumer platform.

► Executive-level responsibility for defining the value proposition, positioning, messaging and GTM approach for Avast One.
► Owner and leader of the global product marketing function for Avast One, guiding cross-functional teams including market/business insights, product management, UX & design, sales & marketing teams.
► Key responsible person for building business case and product from no code to internal green light, to launch in major markets. Including but not exclusive to product definition, product marketing strategy, organisational readiness & mind-set shift that takes the company from core traditional products to UX across cloud services (SaaS) and mobile.

Key Achievements:

► Avast One (A1). Created new B2C flagship consumer proposition transitioning from a native PC product download offer to "Security-as-a-Service". End-to-end conceptualisation, product definition, product/market fit validation, UX testing, messaging articulation and all related research work.
► Contributed at leadership and team level to new era of digital services and mobile experiences that delivered incremental value & change to the business with user at the heart of it. 
► Changed legacy messaging style away from technology terminology to user-friendly language using ‘Conceptual Clarity’ as a framework. Bridged the gap in the users mind on how technology works and benefits them.

Director of Product Marketing

Epson Europe B.V.

Key Goal; Define and drive the Epson Consumer Print value proposition by disrupting the existing Ink Cartridge market across MEA/CIS regions.

► Executive-level responsibility for the product roadmap and portfolio management.
► Lead and drive team to be the Voice of the User, ensuring actionable insights delivered to cross-functional teams including R&D, Product Management, Sales & Marketing teams.
► Ensure value proposition and messaging efficacy to deliver sales and market share objectives.

Key Achievements:

► KPI's available on request.

Head Of Product Marketing (EMEAR)

Kaspersky Lab UK

Key Goal; Create, drive and execute new Global B2C product strategy and GTM planning. Optimise existing portfolio for Post-PC era market.

 ► Executive-level responsibility for the 4-year product strategy and roadmaps, main focus on Cloud Services (SaaS) and mobile.
 ► Owner and leader of the Global Product Vision, guiding cross-functional teams including Market/Business Insights, R&D, Product Management, UX & Design, Sales & Marketing teams.
 ► Responsible for building Product definition, Product Marketing strategy, organisational readiness & mind-set that takes the company from core traditional products to UX across Cloud Services (SaaS) and Mobile.

Key Achievements:

 ► Kaspersky Security Cloud Product (KSC). Created new B2C product strategy from a PC product to "Security-as-a-Service". End-to-end conceptualisation, product definition, product/market fit validation, UX testing, delivery and full GTM planning. 
 ► Defined new-era of digital services and mobile experiences that delivered incremental value & change in direction to the business with user at the heart of it. Restaging the product value proposition as a service such as Kaspersky Security Cloud. 
 ► Changed legacy messaging style away from technology terminology to user-friendly language using a new type of messaging style called Conceptual Clarity. Bridged the gap in the users mind on how technology works and benefits them.
 ► KPI's available on request.

Microsoft

Key Goal; Hardware market and product planning for first Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One over full end-to-end life cycle. Optimise regional success by effective GTM strategy and operationalising hardware ecosystem, accessories portfolio and platform-related business objectives. 

 ► Executive-level ownership of the 3-year EMEA product roadmap for the Platform and Portfolio (hardware and software integration for Xbox Live features such as Achievements, Messaging, Avatars, 3rd party Apps and paid/free value propositions). 
 ► Defined and drove the product value proposition for EMEA, end-to-end product strategy and execution to deliver targets and redefine what the next generation of entertainment & gaming means to consumers.
 ► Key point of contact for key external partners involved in Platform initiatives such as the Interactive World Cup (FIFA, Adidas, Samsung, Toshiba).

Key Achievements:

 ► Repositioning of value proposition to specific target audiences, business & market challenges resulting in unique product roadmap for EMEA in a $1.5B a year business line.
 ► Managed full end-to-end lifecycle, go-to-market and operational effectiveness.
 ► 20M consoles & 30M accessories sold during tenure, bucking the life-cycle trend in the category with 50% of volume directly attributable to personally developed product strategies and go to market programs.
 ► Company still holding to defined product marketing strategy and some processes, even 5 years after leaving the company.
 ► Nominated Microsoft Mentor, Music Consultant and Media product spokesman.

Xbox Head of Platform Product Marketing (EMEA)

Definition Music

Key Goal; Deliver proof of concept for direct-to-fan business model for emerging artists.

 ► Lead full business and product strategy & creative development for emerging artists and writers.
 ► Member of British Phonographic Industry (BPI), International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Performing Rights for Music (PRS), Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and Music Managers Forum (MMF).

Key Achievements:

 ► Runner-Up Best New Music Start-Up 2012, as voted for by Music Industry peers.
 ► 2 chart entries. Kelly Erez (Publishing) #11 Music Week Official UK Urban Chart, Wolf People (Producer Management) - Top 60 Official UK Chart.

Managing Director

Virgin

Key Goal; Lead and build Marketing team to represent and optimise marketing of US PC-gaming portfolio in Europe. Management oversight and implementation of Portfolio transition from PC for PlayStation format.

Key Achievements:

 ► Overseeing the effective restructuring of the division in Europe.
 ► Led marketing transition from PC gaming company to broad-appeal console Games Company.
 ► Strengthening US-relationships and accountability.
 ► Delivered forecasts and revenue objectives.

European Marketing Manager

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✍️ Get in touch about product marketing consulting, coaching or speaking at your event: harvey@harvey-lee.com

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About Me:

Over the decades, I’ve served brands such as Virgin, Microsoft, Kaspersky, Avast and Seiko Epson, helping businesses of all shapes, sizes and growth stages find the true value of their product or service.

As a Top 10 Product Marketing Consultant in the world (as voted by the Product Marketing Alliance), LinkedIn Top Voice and original member of the Xbox launch team, today, I career coach individuals and help businesses solve their problems using product marketing as a key to unlock what’s been holding them back.

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There’s No One-Size-Fits-All: We mix and match how to work together in the interests of your brief:

Three ways to work with me:

1️⃣ I help you do it yourself
2️⃣ We do it together
3️⃣ I do it for you

Three models I serve:

1️⃣ Project consulting
2️⃣ Fractional engagements
3️⃣ Advisory

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Coaching Testimonials:

“Harvey is refreshingly direct - no fluff, no filler. He has an intrinsic ability to 'get' you, offering not just advice but a clear, actionable roadmap. In a job market filled with uncertainty, Harvey is a beacon of clarity and insight. If you're looking to unlock your potential and advance professionally, Harvey is your go-to.”

Bianca R. Galan

“Harvey is exceptional! He simplifies the complex and is an absolute straight shooter, which I appreciate. His mentoring services don't just meet expectations; they exceed anything I had in mind. I've learned so much in just two sessions. Highly recommend 1:1 coaching/mentoring for professional growth or career transition.”

Katy Lyall

Read more testimonials: https://harvey-lee.com/coaching

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Speaking Testimonials:

"Insightful, engaging and mind-opening. Harvey captivated the audience in a way few speakers can - and left us craving more."

Assia Iossifova
Ocado Group

"I can't stop talking about Harvey's Xbox talk. At work, I'm sharing the lessons. At home, I'm sharing the fascinating backstory behind the product."

Luke Brook
Hall & Partners

Read more testimonials: https://harvey-lee.com/speaking

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Richard King

Product Marketing Alliance is a collective of passionate product marketing innovators committed to driving demand, adoption and the overall success of their products.

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Instructor profile: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/richard-king 

Courses: 

Product Marketing Foundations 
Product Marketing: Competitive Intelligence

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Tito

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VP Product Marketing

I’m a builder at heart, with five startups and three exits under my belt. 

My passion lies at the intersection of product, marketing, sales, and data - so you’ll often hear me talking about product marketing.

My entrepreneurial journey has taught me the value of resilience, innovation, and questioning the crowd rather than following it. Most importantly, it’s shown me the power of community.

👉 Why I share on LinkedIn:

I believe in collective learning: I want to provide tried and tested insights to help you navigate your career, whether you're a founder, marketer, or looking to learn something new. 

👉 What I talk about: 

1️⃣ Building bootstrapped companies
Why go-to-market efficiencies are a non-negotiable 

2️⃣ How to spot and nurture talent
Strategies for building high-performing and efficient teams

3️⃣ Product marketing - why won’t I shut up about it?
How effective product marketing drives business success.

4️⃣ Operational excellence + a great culture. It is possible.
The nuts and bolts of business operations and fostering a winning culture.

5️⃣ What does leadership really mean?
The changing expectations of what it means to be a “boss.”

Go ahead and hit the follow button, and I’ll see you around!

Netflix is covering London in darkness...

"Stranger Things Season 5"



Such great launch creative for the show

Fits the tone for Stranger Things incredibly well

Shoutout to artist Vincent Smadja, who took the concept a step further using AI to push the OOH concept even further using the signature supernatural style

This is the kind of energy that creative launches will need to get attention and stand out. 

Keep in mind that when you launch your next B2B product, new feature, or whatever it is, know that you're not just competing in the arena of B2B, you're also competing against attention which is universal. 

This means you're up against Netflix and these major players with big creative budgets.

I've been saying this for months and months. 

The product marketing teams that will dominate launches in 2026 and beyond will have a dedicated in-house creative unit solely focused on helping show your customers you know them in fun, interesting, and creative ways like this. 

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P.S. If you happen to be in London, don't forget to sign up for the 2 VIP screenings. You could win one of two exclusive showings from Netflix. They're hosting two exclusive, early screenings of Stranger Things Season 5 on November 13, two weeks before the global release on November 26. The events are free but require a ballot entry through ApplauseStore using promo code "ST5FANS," with 80s attire encouraged"

P.P.S. Are you going to watch Season 5?

Talking truth on leadership, growth & product marketing | 5x founder | 3x exits |

This is why product marketing matters

😂

"Nah man don't buy AirPods"

"You need the Sony WH-1000XM5-WHCH 720N-WF1000XM5-CH520"


Sony product naming meeting:

Engineering: "We're launching 4 new headphone models. WH-1000XM5, WHCH 720N, WF1000XM5, and CH520"

Product Marketing: "That's not a name, that's a license plate"

Engineering: "We should bring in OpenAI. They're good at naming"

Product Marketing: "The people who named their models GPT-3.5-turbo-16k-0613 and text-davinci-003?"

Engineering: "See, they get it"

Product Marketing: "You both need help"


Meanwhile at Apple:

Engineering: "We're launching new headphones"

Product Marketing: "Call them AirPods"

Engineering: "What about the premium version?"

Product Marketing: "AirPods Pro"

Engineering: "And the over ear ones?"

Product Marketing: "AirPods Max"

Engineering: "That's it?"

Product Marketing: "That's it"


** scene **

Happy Weds, hope you enjoyed this skit haha

Hey PMMs, stop. Read this.

🔥 analysis by Jason Feifer:


Celsius struggled for years — because of a CRITICAL MISTAKE that many brands make:

It was selling the wrong benefit.

In this case, Celsius spent years screaming “BURN CALORIES!”

Problems:

❌ CONFUSION (how does a drink burn calories?)
❌ EMBARRASSMENT (would you carry that around?)
❌ SACRIFICE (the can says little about flavor)

In short, Celsius only reached people who want to sacrifice and diet — instead of people who want to enjoy themselves and feel healthy.

Now look closely at its new can, and the fixes it made:

✅ ENJOYMENT (flavor takes the spotlight)
✅ PRIDE (premium design, new “Live Fit” tagline)
✅ HEALTH (claims are small and refined)

Think of it like a conversation. Celsius used to open the conversation with a bold health claim — which turned most people off.

Now Celsius opens the conversation with enjoyment and lifestyle — and THEN, once people are intrigued, its health claims make them feel good.

In 2023, Celsius netted $1.3 billion in revenue.

Don’t ask, “What makes me unique?” Instead, ask “Am I meeting people where they are?” That distinction is EVERYTHING.


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👋 P.S. Make sure you give Jason a follow!

Great POV by my friend Aatir Abdul Rauf:

"Will we see pure SaaS products opening retail stores in the future?"


I had this debate with a friend the other day that started as a joke.

Our first reaction was that it's not in any GTM playbook because it's a money burner. 

At the same time, we agreed that physical spaces do something digital can't.

In a world of vibe-coded apps, presence is a differentiator. You interact with a human, create outcomes in real-time, and trust hardens. 

We talked about Apple. Yes, they sell hardware, so it makes a lot more logistical/financial sense for them. But their retail experience accelerated their journey towards becoming a lifestyle brand. 

Could a SaaS store create that same feeling?

After all, SaaS brands already invest in non-digital advertising.

→ ClickUp plastered ads on buses.
→ Artisan ran billboards across SF. 
→ Ramp pulled off that giant marketing stunt in the middle of NYC. 

And at big conferences, you see these brands spending through the nose for elaborate exhibitor booths.

Those moments create something. 

Brand recognition jumps. 
People remember the experience. 
The product stops feeling "fungible".

A retail store can deliver that year-round, but obviously NOT if the math doesn't work out. 

We realized this works only for larger SaaS brands.

→ You need massive scale. Probably relevant for products with $500M+ revenue minimum. Think Canva, Hubspot, Slack.

→ Location discipline is everything. A 2,500 sq ft store in NYC's Flatiron runs about $1.5M per year, all in. If you pick vanity locations, the math collapses.

→ The store must produce measurable conversion lift or direct revenue to justify the burn.

For that to happen, it can't just be brand theater.

The store has to be an education and services studio first, a showroom second.

Example:

→ Canva would run paid design workshops and operate an on-site print lab for business cards and event materials. That's potentially $900k in annual services revenue.

→ Slack and HubSpot would turn the space into a solutions center. Workflow clinics. CRM migration sessions. RevOps audits. The goal would be to land 1 enterprise customer per month or 8 to 10 mid-market deals at $100k to $200k each. 

In other words, the store adds to the pipeline, not just awareness.

But what would happen at these stores?

Some ideas we riffed:
→ Canva could host stations where you design and print stuff live.
→ Slack runs workflow labs where entire teams optimize their Slack setup in real time.
→ One-on-one CRM sessions where staff sets up a HubSpot instance for a small business owner. 
→ Certification programs with expert coaching and exam days
→ Paid workshops that turn casual users into power users
→ Events that build community and turn customers into evangelists

I don't know. Maybe we're making no sense.

But curious about this
Would a retail store change your perception of a product? 
Or is there genuinely no utility here?
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P.S. What's your take?

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