About this Event
Product Evenings TO: Why Great Fintech Product Managers Embrace Complexity
Date: Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: BrainStation Toronto, 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor
Meet the Speaker:
- Mia Hochar - Senior Director of Product Management, CapitalOne
Event Overview
- Multi-Layered Risk Management
Great fintech product managers don’t avoid complexity, they design through it. Learn how to navigate regulatory, operational, and security risks while still delivering meaningful innovation.
- Truth-Seeking Culture
The strongest product teams are grounded in evidence, not assumptions. Explore how a truth-seeking culture encourages curiosity, challenges bias, and leverages data to guide decision-making.
- Customer-Centricity
Product managers know to listen to customers to understand their pain points and to engineer the best solutions to address them. Discover how managers pair customer centricity and the deep understanding of the environment they work in to translate needs into actionable and sustainable solutions.
What's included:
- Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
- Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.
Agenda
?: 06:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Info: Kick off the evening with opening remarks from the BrainStation team.
?: 06:15 PM
Spotlight Panel: Why Great Fintech Product Managers Embrace Complexity
Info: In this session, Mia Hochar shares how leading product teams at Capital One embrace that complexity to build secure, innovative, and customer-first products and experiences.
?: 07:30 PM
Networking, Drinks & Gourmet Bites
Info: Wrap up the evening with gourmet light refreshments and conversation. Connect with fellow attendees, share takeaways from the discussion, and network with leaders and innovators from across Toronto’s marketing community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BrainStation, 482 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 28.25
