Hi, I'm Mina Valcic!

And I'm also:

Product & Project Management Specialist

I am the professional product and project manager with 10+ years of experience in building impactful software product in both start-up and enterprise environments.

My Journey So Far

foundations in big corporations (2012 - 2015)

I started my career in big corporations like Oracle and Ericsson, where I learned how structure, collaboration and clear processes make big things happen. Those years thought me the value of aligning people around a vision, communicating clearly across teams and delivering results at scale. The foundations I built there became the springboard for leading products and teams across very different environments in the years that followed.

building and leading products (2015 - 2025)

Since 2015, I’ve worked across startups, mid-size companies and large enterprises, leading digital products used by millions of people. Along the way, I gained a deep understanding of how ideas evolve, what helps teams thrive, and I carried those lessons into every project I led.

I've led 20+ distributed teams, from small squads of 3 to groups of 10, often within larger product engineering organizations of over 100 people. I've helped bring mobile, web and SaaS products to life across B2B and B2C markets, some starting as just an idea a becoming fully launched and widely used solutions, other evolving and growing through optimization.

While my focus has always been on Product and Project Management, I've also stepped into roles like Scrum Master, Product Owner and Agile Coach when needed, learning firsthand how to bring teams and ideas together to create products people genuinely love.

My Core Values & Principles

Harmony of Structure

Organizational excellence is my framework for achieving results: integrating multi-factor analysis, modern methodologies and human-centered mindset to ensure alignment, clarity and engagement.
Heart in Practice

I believe empathy is at the core of great collaboration. It helps me understand users, teammates or partners, and guides me to create outcomes that are not only effective, but meaningful for everyone involved.
Truth in Numbers

I look for clarity in evidence. Whether assessing a product decision or measuring team performance, I rely on data to separate signal from noise, turning complexity into clear and actionable direction.
Play with Purpose

Creativity is a mindset, not a skill. The ability to question assumptions, mix perspectives and experiment without fear. It’s often where the most impactful business solutions (and the most joy) are born.

Work With Me

What I do today

I help organizations build distinguished products by bringing the blend of my diverse experience.

Years of working across startups, mid-sized companies and large enterprises taught me that no challenge is ever one-dimensional.

Today, I approach every challenge with curiosity and rigor, setting clear goals, bringing the right people together and shaping processes that actually help teams thrive. I combine strategic thinking with flexibility, making sure that every product we build delights users and ensures organization's growth.

my approach

It's very important to me, and I believe to you, too, that all of us are satisfied and aligned on the expectations & way of working.

To ensure that, I propose the following initial steps:

  • Discovery call/meeting: intros, challenge brief, mindset fit check
  • Goals settings and way of working alignment
  • Trial period (3-5 days): fit assessment and go/no-go
  • Weekly plans and catch-ups
Note: I am open to discuss other approaches.

Here's how we can work together

From shaping ideas to scaling mature products, I help you design the right strategy, systems and mindset to make it work.
Business Plan Design
Turn your vision into a structured, investor-ready plan with clear goals, strategy and execution path.
Product-Market Fit & Discovery
Identify real customer needs and validate opportunities before investing in full-scale development.
Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define a clear, data-informed direction for your product that aligns business goals with user value.
System & Process Setup
Establish efficient tools and workflows that enable your team to deliver consistently and scale smoothly.
Agile Practices & Coaching
Introduce modern way of working that boost collaboration, speed and ownership across your team.
Product Coaching & Mentorship
Develop stronger product thinking and leadersip skills through tailored 1:1 or team sessions.

Companies I've Worked With

Arise Health logo2020INC logoThe Paak logoEphicient logoOE logoEphicient logoEphicient logoEphicient logoEphicient logoEphicient logoEphicient logoEphicient logo

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