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The Crafted Journey Podcast Series

Welcome to the Crafted Journey - from Digital Artisans, a podcast series hosted by Suzy DeLine, where every career story matters. Whether you're a seasoned expert with decades of experience or just beginning with fresh ideas and bold ambitions, this is your space. At Digital Artisans, we believe in amplifying voices from every stage of the professional journey. Each episode explores the real stories, insights, and defining moments that shape careers—offering inspiration, connection, and visibility to those crafting their unique path.

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The Product Leadership Playbook: Lessons from SaaS Growth, FinTech Reinvention, and Startup Journeys

MarketScale
September 18, 2025
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The world of tech rarely stands still. SaaS is growing faster than ever, reshaping how businesses deliver value, while fintech continues to reinvent how we pay, shop, and prove who we are. And the numbers back it up: The SaaS market, worth $266 billion in 2024, is projected to exceed $315.6 billion this year and surpass $1.1 trillion by 2032, growing at a 20% annual rate. This means there’s real money — and real risk — riding on getting product strategy right.

How do product leaders balance the demands of technical innovation with customer needs and organizational growth? And what does it take to translate highly complex technology into actionable business strategy?

Welcome to Crafted Journeys, brought to you by Digital Artisans. In this episode, host Suzy DeLine sits down with Laura Giddings, a seasoned product management leader whose career spans engineering, startups, and enterprise SaaS and FinTech. Together, they trace Laura’s career journey—from engineering roots at Vanderbilt to startups in Silicon Valley, through fintech pivots during COVID, and finally to blockchain-powered identity security. Along the way, Laura shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and the superpower of clear communication.

The conversation delves into…

  • Career Evolution: Laura’s path from electrical engineering into software, consulting, and product leadership across SaaS, retail, and fintech.

  • Pivots and Adaptability: Insights from steering through the highs of startup successes, the complexities of acquisitions, and the challenges of pandemic-driven reinventions.

  • Leadership Superpowers: The importance of translating technical complexity for diverse audiences, preparing with depth, and spotlighting team expertise.

Laura Giddings is a seasoned product executive with deep expertise in SaaS, FinTech, and enterprise solutions, blending engineering roots with leadership in strategy, execution, and growth. She has led product strategy and delivery at companies like Vouch.io, Omnyway, and Staples, driving innovations in digital identity, payments, AI/ML personalization, and enterprise SaaS platforms that generated measurable business impact. Known for uniting cross-functional teams and translating complex technologies—such as blockchain, APIs, and AI—into customer-centric products, she has scaled solutions from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises.

Article written by MarketScale.

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