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Product Evenings NYC: Using Pilots to Turn Small Experiments into Big Influence

Product pilots are often treated as small tests, but when done right, they become powerful tools for influence. Join Saachi Khurana, Vice President of Product at JPMorgan Chase, as she shares how high-performing teams use pilots to learn quickly, build evidence, and earn stakeholder trust before committing to scale.

BrainStation New York
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
2026-02-26T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-02-27T01:00:00.0000000Z

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY How to get here
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Saachi Khurana

Vice President, Product

Saachi Khurana

Vice President, Product

Drawing from her experience leading consumer products at JPMorgan, Saachi breaks down how to design pilots that answer the right questions and avoid common pitfalls like “pilot theater.” Attendees will leave with a practical framework for choosing between pilots, PoCs, and MVPs, and turning early experiments into decisions that drive real impact.

Saachi Khurana

Vice President, Product

Saachi Khurana is a Vice President of Product at JPMorgan, where she builds consumer-focused products at the intersection of creativity, strategy, data, and product craft. She’s led initiatives that drive revenue and growth, and she’s passionate about helping teams lead through influence by using pilots to learn fast, build evidence, and earn stakeholder trust before scaling.

01
The Power of the Pilot

Why pilots matter: learn fast, build evidence, earn trust, and make the scale decision with confidence.
02
Pilot vs PoC vs MVP

How to pick the right approach, set expectations, and avoid “pilot theater” by being clear on the question you’re answering.
03
Designing Pilots That Graduate

A practical 5-step playbook (define the why, set boundaries, design the experiment, build the feedback loop, plan graduation) plus execution lessons like preventing scope creep and balancing data with qualitative feedback.

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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.

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