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A Dropbox Product Leader Describes the Mechanics — And Impact — of Working on Her TeamBrand Studio Logo
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Published on April 10, 2025

A Dropbox Product Leader Describes the Mechanics — And Impact — of Working on Her Team

Interim Head of Core Product Lyndsey Bauers shares what it’s like to be a product manager at the company and her team’s biggest priorities for 2024.

Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on April 10, 2025

Software Estimate Debates Aren’t Really About Estimates

Estimates can be bargaining chips, power grabs or wastes of time. They shouldn’t be.

Software Estimate Debates Aren’t Really About Estimates
Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 10, 2025

What’s the Difference Between UX Writing and Copywriting?

Read on to find out.

What’s the Difference Between UX Writing and Copywriting?
Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on April 10, 2025

How a Fintech Team is Using Empowerment and Trust as a Pathway to High Performance

BlackLine is building teams based on agility as the fuel for exponential growth.

How a Fintech Team is Using Empowerment and Trust as a Pathway to High Performance
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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

Cultivating a Mission-Driven Security Mindset

JPMorgan Chase’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) talks about cybersecurity’s pivotal role in safeguarding the largest financial institution in the United States.

Cultivating a Mission-Driven Security Mindset
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Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 10, 2025

Ready for a Product Career With Real Impact?

The members of West Monroe’s product team could work at any tech company. Here’s why their heads aren’t turning to look at new opportunities.

West Monroe team members working on a project together
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Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 10, 2025

The Making of Dropbox’ AI-First Product, Dropbox Dash

Avoid the productivity bottleneck of sorting through tabs, files and emails: Dropbox Dash offers an efficient way to navigate an array of cross-platform tools. Built In learned more about how a cross-functional team brought the product to life.

Screenshot of Dropbox Dash
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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on April 10, 2025

These Open Source Habits Could Make Your Career

Your GitHub profile could land you the perfect gig — or raise concerns for hiring managers.

These Open Source Habits Could Make Your Career
Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on April 10, 2025

Haptic Technology Has More Applications Than You Think

Once stagnant, the field is now abuzz with innovation.

Haptic Technology Has More Applications Than You Think
Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 10, 2025

Bringing the Magic of Snap’s Platform to an IRL Event

“Oh my goodness, someone is creating something with our technology — live, right in front of us.” The experience of Snap team members at the 2023 Snap Partner Summit underscored the magic their work brought to life. Here’s a peek behind the scenes.

Photo of keynote stage at SPS 2023 with Creator Panel featuring JoJo Siwa
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