Join an exclusive Product Speakers Series on March 26, hosted by Products That Count in partnership with Auth0.
Products That Count, in partnership with Auth0, invites San Francisco’s top product builders for a fun evening of insight and connection at Okta’s beautiful headquarters in San Francisco, the first of our monthly gatherings launching on March 26, 2026.
This exciting event will be kicked off by our San Francisco Head of Chapter and Reddit Product Management Director Amit Ghorawat, featuring guest speaker and former Walmart CPO Jon Alferness. Expect bold ideas, candid conversation, and practical frameworks for building and shipping products that ignite passion, enrich human lives, and scale commercially.
Enjoy an inspiring night of conversation, curated refreshments, and a community atmosphere designed to spark collaboration and new thinking.
– Spots are extremely limited. Reserve your invitation today.
– Exact location to be shared with confirmed attendees.
– All guests are required to RSVP.
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*A note on our refundable tickets: This event is completely free, and there’s a product story to our deposit… It’s modeled after behavioral economics and ensures 90%+ participation. The deposit is fully refunded the morning after the event as long as you attend (the behavioral economics part). We’ve rolled this out across our 200+ invite-only exec-level events and received an average Net Promoter Score of 80+.This event is free, thanks to the patronage of our generous partners. We are grateful for their support! Products That Count shares limited contact information with them.
About the speaker
seasoned Silicon Valley product and technology executive with over 20 years of experience, known for his expertise in building and scaling businesses through innovative product development. With a track record of leading cross-functional teams, Jon has successfully navigated a variety of industries, driving impactful growth and transformation. Most recently, Jon served as the EVP and Chief Product Officer at Walmart US, where he led diverse product teams across E-commerce, Financial Services, Health & Wellness, Merchant Tools, and Last Mile Delivery, among other verticals. His leadership was instrumental in uniting these disciplines to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Prior to Walmart, Jon was the CPO and EVP of Technology at Varo Bank, where he spearheaded engineering, product design, and data science initiatives, advancing the company’s mission to provide inclusive banking for all. He also held a key leadership role as Vice President of Rideshare at Lyft, where he oversaw product strategy, development, and revenue growth, contributing to the rapid expansion of the ridesharing platform. Jon’s career began at Google, where he spent 13 years in product management roles. As Vice President of Product Management, he played a pivotal role in the development of Google Ads across Search, Mobile, Shopping, and Travel, driving innovations that shaped the digital advertising landscape. A passionate advocate for human rights and ocean conservation, Jon resides in San Francisco with his wife and two children, where he continues to be deeply committed to making a positive social impact.