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Leaders in Product: Building Products That Power Daily Life

Product leaders behind some of the world’s most widely used digital and retail experiences joined us in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation on the future of product innovation.

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Feb 17, 2026

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Daniel de Repentigny

Principal Product Manager
Samantha Simunyu

Strategic Capabilities Design

“I think quantitative data is the smoke, but qualitative data points to the fire. That’s where you find the root cause. It’s tempting to look at aggregated data and jump to conclusions. But when you actually talk to your users, you begin to understand the real issues. Quantitative data is an important starting point, but qualitative insights are the gold standard.”

- Daniel de Repentigny, Principal Product Manager at Spotify

Daniel de Repentigny

Principal Product Manager

Daniel de Repentigny is a Principal Product Manager at Spotify, where he leads key initiatives shaping the music streaming experience for millions of users worldwide. With a strong background in product leadership and a passion for music and technology, Daniel drives strategy and execution to help Spotify deliver personalized, engaging, and scalable listening experiences. Known for his ability to balance user needs with business goals, he collaborates across design, engineering, and data teams to bring innovative features and improvements to the platform.
Samantha Simunyu

Strategic Capabilities Design

Samantha Simunyu is a digital business leader at RBC, working within Transformation and Business Integration to shape customer-centred digital investment and banking experiences. With a background spanning product management, digital transformation, and marketing, she brings a data-driven and human-focused approach to building accessible financial products.

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