Erin Smith
Engineer
Talks & Presentations by Erin Smith
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- Nov 19, 2026 | Women's Entrepreneurship Day
Most product teams say they work as a triad (product, UX, and software engineering) deciding together what to build, how, and launch. Far fewer can tell you what actually happens when those three disagree, who gets the final call, how AI has scrambled who does what, and what you should know as you build solo or with a team.
This all-woman product triad from Don’t Panic Labs builds software together every day, on real partner problems and products with real deadlines. Whether you’re building a startup, leading a team, or figuring out where you fit in tech, you’ll leave knowing how strong product teams actually work, how are they actively changing, and what you can steal for your own.
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Breaking Up with Hustle Culture: Success on Your Own Terms
- Mar 27, 2026 | 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
In a culture that demands we hustle, grind, and make our careers our identity, this presentation offers a refreshing alternative. Drawing from her experience as a young woman in tech, Erin challenges the assumption that professional success requires complete devotion to your field. She'll share practical strategies for excelling in your career while maintaining perspective, building authentic relationships, and finding fulfillment both inside and outside of work. Attendees will leave with actionable tools for redefining success on their own terms.