My Book, now available

Writing has always come easy to me. 
But not this time.

It took me almost 2 years to get it out, but it is finally here: my first book!

It is a story about business growth. About taking small steps to get to a greater goal. About being courageous, and being resilient. It is a story about working together to create a real impact.

It is my story, but it can be yours too, all it takes is the first step…

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Product & Growth Leader

Scaling Companies Post Market-Fit

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Transforming your product org into a sustainable growth engine

You've proven market fit.

But is your product organization ready to drive your next growth phase?

Scaling products is complex – I've been there. As a strategic product advisor, I partner with CEOs of scaling companies to transform product vision into measurable business growth.

Scale your Product Org!

Trusted by Europe’s fastest growing companies

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Francesca is setting a tone for what thoughtful leadership looks like in this next generation of product leaders.

Mind The Product

The world’s largest product community

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My Perspectives

on Product Development

Latest Posts
The duty to care
The duty to care

I wish we all set one intention for 2026: the duty to care.

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How to avoid inside-out decisions…even when you think you’re data-driven
How to avoid inside-out decisions…even when you think you’re data-driven

How can you make sure to really be data and customer driven in your decisions?

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On labels and self beliefs
On labels and self beliefs

Are all the roles you play still serving you?

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My podcast

Tough Stuff is a podcast by me, in collaboration with Product Academy.
One tough question. 20 minutes. Insights from incredible product leaders.

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Latest Podcast Episode

Featured
Episode #24: How do I build up my confidence? -with Parveen Downer
Episode #24: How do I build up my confidence? -with Parveen Downer

Confidence isn’t something you have or don’t have.
It’s something you build.
In this episode Francesca and Parveen Downer explores how small actions, preparation, and discomfort help you grow it.

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My ideas, taking the stage

✔ With a decade in product development, I’ve helped shape the growth of some of Europe’s most successful and fastest-growing companies.

✔ I deliver actionable insights grounded in real-world experience, openly sharing both successes and mistakes.

✔ My inspiring talks resonate with audiences and are acclaimed at leading European conferences, where I’m a frequent speaker.

Work with Me

Keynote speaker | Advisory | 1:1 Coaching

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Coaching & mentoring

  • I work with your product leaders through structured coaching and mentoring. Build internal capacity to sustain long-term growth.

    • Enhanced Strategic Decision-Making

    • Improved Cross-Functional Leadership

    • Accelerated Team Performance

    • Scalable Product Processes

    • Stronger Product Culture

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Keynote Speaking & Workshops

  • I run targeted sessions focused on innovation, growth, and product transformation.

    • Actionable Insights & Strategies (Real-World Examples) 

    • Increased Team Motivation & Alignment 

    • Inspiration for Innovation & Growth

Work with Me!