Tim Hey | Product Management & Growth Leader

The Opportunity - Revolutionize the Construction Industry with Procore Construction Network The construction industry has long been known for its inefficiencies and lack of connectivity. However, with the advent of new technology, there is an opportunity to change that. Enter Procore, with its ambitious mission to connect everyone in the industry on one single platform. At the heart of this mission lies the Procore Construction Network, which provides an opportunity for every business in construction to connect with each other. With this platform, Procore aims to provide a more efficient way of doing day-to-day things throughout the course of construction for all the players involved, including General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Owners, and other service providers such as insurance and capital providers. By creating a Procore account and participating in the Procore Construction Network, businesses can streamline their processes, increase productivity, and reduce cos...

My Career Mission and Future State Mission: Deliver products that customers truly love & value, by building products and high functioning Product teams. Future State: I want to work in a high trust environment where I feel safe to be myself and do my best work. I want to work around people who value my work and believe I’m the very best person for the job I’m in. This makes me feel like a strong contributor to a winning team. I want to be recognized as a product leader who can step onto any management team and immediately add value. This means I need to have excellent product and design sense, the ability to ramp quickly and build a supportive team around the product we are building. Additionally I need to be excellent at big stage & boardroom communications and cross-company leadership. I want the opportunity to build world class products and lead a high performance team. Building products from 0-1, iterating on them while building a supportive ...

As someone who is six foot six, finding the right equipment for my home office was a top priority. After a lot of trial and error, I've found a combination of hardware that works perfectly for me. In this blog post, I'm going to share the hardware that I use and recommend for tall folks looking to set up their own remote work office. 1) Fully Tall Stand up desk The Fully Tall Stand up desk has been a game-changer for me. This desk can be adjusted to a height that suits my tall frame, allowing me to work comfortably and avoid any back pain. It's also spacious enough to accommodate multiple monitors, a laptop, and other accessories that I use regularly. 2) Blue Yeti Mic When it comes to remote work, having a high-quality microphone is essential, especially if you're frequently on video calls. The Blue Yeti Mic has excellent sound quality and is easy to set up. Plus, it has a sleek and professional design that fits perfectly with my home of...

As a product manager, it's important to stay up-to-date with the industry and the discipline of product management. Luckily, there are plenty of great resources out there to help you learn and grow. In this blog post, we'll share a list of podcasts, blogs, people, and venture capital firms that are worth following to stay informed about the world of product management. Podcasts: All In Podcast:  This Week in Startups:  My First Million:  Blogs: Bottom Up: https://sacks.substack.com/p/the-saas-metrics-that-matter Lenny’s Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-best-of-lennys-newsletter Product Managers at Work: https://productmanagers.substack.com/p/2-habits-to-unlearn-after-pming-at SVPG: Marty Cagan’s firm. People: David Sacks: https://twitter.com/DavidSacks Shreyas: https://twitter.com/shreyas - this guy is really good on Twitter. Lenny San: https://twitter.com/lennysan Bill Gurley: https://twitter.com/bgurley - when this guy predicts the market its usually...

My Role as Principal Product Manager During my time as a Principal Product Manager at GitLab, my mission was laser-focused: optimizing net revenue retention by helping existing customers get more value out of our offerings. Whether it was increasing add-on units, expanding licensed seats, or upgrading customers to higher tiers, I worked on creating workflows that made the path to expansion as seamless as possible—for both SaaS and Enterprise accounts. To hit these goals, I leaned heavily into contextual in-app experiences . Think smart, tailored flows that nudged users toward that “aha” moment faster. By meeting users where they were and guiding them toward features they might not have known they needed, I helped unlock more value for them—and for GitLab. Another area I tackled was the global navigation experience . My goal? Steer traffic into those high-impact flows that aligned with my OKRs. My two north-star KPIs were Net Retention Rate and User Growth Rate , and everything I buil...

How I Built the Largest User-Generated Content Platform in Insurance As VP of Product and Chief Growth Officer, I had the privilege of leading transformative growth in the insurance industry. Here’s a concise breakdown of how we scaled a user-driven platform into a market leader. Laying the Groundwork I crafted product roadmaps, gathered user feedback, and launched new features that aligned with our strategic vision. Clear goals and innovative designs empowered the team to eliminate inefficiencies and focus on high-impact content. Driving Rapid Growth Through effective SEO strategies and scalable content methods, we grew monthly traffic from 0 to 50,000+ page views in under three years. Starting with low-difficulty keywords, we scaled up to dominate competitive search terms, making SEO a core competency. Maximizing Engagement We generated over 130,000 user reviews across 550+ insurance carriers, leveraging A/B testing to optimize acquisition. These strategies helped us secure $1.4M in ...