The concept of platform as a product is far from new - industry discussions around this approach have been ongoing for nearly a decade. As platform engineering gains momentum, the product mindset continues to play a central role in shaping internal platforms that deliver real value to developers and the business. In this talk, Kennedy defines what platform as a product means today, tracing its evolution and growing relevance within the platform engineering space. Drawing from industry examples, she highlights the benefits organizations have achieved by adopting this mindset, as well as the pitfalls they’ve encountered along the way. The session offers actionable recommendations for teams looking to embrace platform as a product and shares resources to help them take the next steps on their journey.