Benji Portwin

Benji Portwin is a people-first Product Leader, coach, and mentor currently serving as the VP of Product at accuRx, a hyper-scaling health tech startup focused on improving communications across the NHS.14 He has a diverse background in product management, having worked for innovative companies such as Spotify and Monzo.12

Portwin studied engineering science at Oxford University, specializing in biomedical, civil, and production engineering.1 His career path includes notable roles such as:

• Maths teacher in secondary schools
• Technology expert on the UK Government Fast Stream
• Agile Coach at Spotify
• Senior Product Manager at Monzo
• Advisor to the UK government on digital technology as part of the cabinet office technology transformation1

As a product leader, Portwin emphasizes building trust within teams and believes that conflict is necessary for team growth.1 He advocates for a proactive approach where team members feel confident to speak up and disagree.1 Portwin is known for his expertise in Agile coaching and product management, often sharing his insights through blog posts and social media.1

Portwin's LinkedIn username is benjiportwin, where he has over 3,000 followers.3 He regularly writes about product management, team leadership, and organizational strategies on various platforms, including Medium and LinkedIn.13