Synopsis
Products That Count is one of the largest communities of product managers, leaders and founders in the world. It provides insider access to founders and C-level execs such as Netflix Product VP, Crossing the Chasm legendary author, Trulia Founder, or Lyft CMO, via speaker series, podcasts, and invite-only executive retreats. Partners include WeChat, Yelp, LeanPlum, Pragmatic Marketing, and StartupDigest. Its venture arm, Mighty Capital, invests in companies building products that count once they have demonstrated product/market fit. More at ProductsThatCount.com.
Episodes
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Reddit Product Lead on Driving the Future of AI Search and Health Tech
18/07/2025 Duration: 39minHow can product managers shape the future of digital technology (for the better)? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Reddit Product Lead Rachel Miller shares how she’s leveraged her experience scaling Reddit Search and AI products to build impactful digital tools for millions of users and expand into new markets. She shares insights on using product management expertise to drive meaningful change, from improving the search experience at Reddit to building digital products at Taimaka to treat malnutrition in Nigeria. Discover how your product skills can advance technology far beyond the corporate world, push the boundaries of digital innovation, and build a better future in technology.
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Turning AI from Tactical Point Solutions to Strategic Product Innovations
16/07/2025 Duration: 44minHow can product managers leverage AI to transform complex industries like insurance while maintaining business outcomes and customer trust? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Genpact Senior Client Partner Vaidilingam Rajmohan and EY Senior Manager Srinath Chandramohan will be speaking on turning AI from tactical point solutions to strategic product innovations. The experts dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into product development, sharing insights from their extensive experience in digital transformation.
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CPO Rising Series: Monday.com CPTO on Building a Product-Centric Culture of Innovation
14/07/2025 Duration: 50minHow do you create a culture where innovation comes from everywhere? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Monday.com Chief Product and Technology Officer Daniel Lereya will be speaking on building a product-centric organization that empowers teams to drive continuous innovation. Daniel shares insights from Monday's journey from a 30-person startup to a global public company, revealing how passionate people and a unique approach to product management can transform an organization.
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Curatus Chief Revenue Officer on Solving Healthcare's Provider Data Quality Crisis
09/07/2025 Duration: 54minAre healthcare providers' contact details as accurate as you think? In this podcast hosted by Chenny Solaiyappan, Curatus Chief Revenue Officer Jarrod Mandozzi speaks on the critical challenge of provider data management in healthcare. Jarrod shares insights from his extensive experience in Medicare and Medicaid programs, revealing how inaccurate provider information impacts patient care, health plan operations, and industry efficiency.
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CPO Rising Series: MongoDB CPO on Navigating Product-Led Growth and AI Innovation
07/07/2025 Duration: 50minHow do successful product leaders navigate rapid technological change while maintaining a customer-centric approach? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, MongoDB Chief Product Officer Sahir Azam will be speaking on transforming product strategy in the age of AI and cloud innovation. Sahir shares insights from MongoDB's journey of transitioning from an open-source database company to a cloud services leader, offering a masterclass in strategic product leadership.
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Mpowa CPO on Human-Centered Product Development in the AI Era
02/07/2025 Duration: 43minAre you building products that truly solve customer problems or just chasing technology trends? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, Mpowa CPO Sumaiya Noor speaks on human-centered product development in the AI era. Sumaiya shares her extensive insights from leading product teams across six continents, offering a nuanced perspective on how to leverage AI while keeping customer needs at the center of innovation.
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CPO Rising Series: Microsoft General Manager on Empathy-Driven Product Leadership and the AI Revolution
30/06/2025 Duration: 44minWant to know how top product leaders are navigating the AI revolution? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Microsoft Cloud for Industries General Manager Monica Ugwi will be speaking on the future of product management in the AI era. Monica shares her unique insights from working at tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft, offering a deep dive into building empathetic, innovative products that truly count.
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Rippling CISO on Building Security into Product Development
27/06/2025 Duration: 41minAre you ready to transform security from a roadblock to a strategic advantage? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Rippling Chief Information Security Officer Duncan Godfrey will be speaking on building secure products in the B2B SaaS world. Duncan shares insider insights on embedding security into product development, managing vulnerabilities, and creating a collaborative partnership between product and security teams that accelerates innovation without compromising protection.
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EP 554 - Orpheus Ocean CEO on Leveraging Deep Ocean Data Intelligence Solutions to Develop and Deploy Blue Economy Technologies
25/06/2025 Duration: 35minWhat will it truly take to build and scale the technologies that can reverse climate change? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong will be interviewing Orpheus Ocean CEO & Co-Founder Jake Russell to discuss our ocean's importance for global carbon removal, scaling lab technologies to commercialization and how diverse founder and team experience attributes to a company's growth.
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EP 553 - CPO Rising Series: Airtable VP and Head of Product on AI's Transformative Impact on Product Management
23/06/2025 Duration: 31minAre you ready to unlock the future of product management through AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Airtable VP and Head of Product Anthony Maggio will be speaking on how AI is revolutionizing product development and user experiences. Anthony shares insights from Airtable's journey of integrating AI, offering a glimpse into how technology is reshaping how teams build, prototype, and innovate products in record time.
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EP 552 - VNS Health VP on AI's Transformative Potential in Healthcare and Product
20/06/2025 Duration: 45minAre AI technologies truly revolutionizing how we build and manage products? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, VNS Health Vice President of New Ventures Aman Shah will be speaking on AI's impact across industries, with a deep dive into healthcare innovation. Aman shares insights on how AI can transform product development, customer experiences, and organizational strategies while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human connection and understanding core business needs.
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EP 549 - Okta Auth0 VP & Chief of Staff on Scaling Product Delivery with Strategic Program Management
13/06/2025 Duration: 43minHow do you scale product delivery without losing agility? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta Auth0 VP and Chief of Staff Lauren McCarthy will be speaking on strategic program management and organizational growth. Lauren shares insights from her 25-year career on balancing process, tools, and team collaboration to drive successful product development across different organizational stages.
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EP 548 - Ultra Clean Technology Fmr Chief Strategy Officer on Scaling Enterprise Technology Through Strategic Innovation and AI-Driven Transformation
11/06/2025 Duration: 51minHow can companies scale innovation in capital-intensive industries? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Ultra Clean Technology former Chief Strategy Officer Arindam Guha will be speaking on scaling enterprise technology through strategic innovation and AI-driven transformation. Arindam brings deep insights from his extensive career spanning Oracle, IBM, Juniper Networks, and the semiconductor industry, offering a unique perspective on technology strategy and growth.
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EP 547 - CPO Rising Series: Foot Locker Head of Product on Balancing Sales-Driven Innovation and Customer-Centric Product Strategy
09/06/2025 Duration: 41minHow do successful product leaders balance technology, customer needs, and business strategy in a rapidly changing retail environment? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Foot Locker Head of Product Avery Worthing-Jones will be speaking on the evolving landscape of product leadership and innovation. Avery shares unique insights from leading product teams through transformative periods like the pandemic and the rise of AI, offering a candid look at building high-performing, diverse product teams that drive real business value.
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EP 546 - Sentara Health Chief Information Security Officer on Cybersecurity as a Strategic Business Enabler in Healthcare
06/06/2025 Duration: 43minAre cyber threats the biggest risk to healthcare delivery? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Sentara Health Chief Information Security Officer Zishan Siddiqui will be speaking on the critical intersection of cybersecurity, product innovation, and patient safety. He shares insights on transforming cybersecurity from a cost center to a strategic business enabler, exploring how regulations and a product mindset can drive meaningful change in the healthcare industry.
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EP 545 - AI Playbook Special: Navigating the Inevitable Yet Uncertain Future of AI
04/06/2025 Duration: 54minWant to know how top product leaders are navigating the AI revolution? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Microsoft General Manager Monica Ugwi and Capgemini Global Offering Leader Keith Glendon will be speaking on the future of AI in product leadership. These industry experts share raw insights from conversations with Chief Product Officers about transforming businesses through responsible and strategic AI implementation.
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EP 544 - CPO Rising Series: Checkr CPO on Building Customer-Centric Product Innovation
02/06/2025 Duration: 42minWhat are the secrets of transformative product leadership? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Checkr Chief Product Officer Ilan Frank will be speaking on driving customer value through innovative product strategies. Ilan shares his 28-year journey from engineer to product leader, revealing how companies can balance rapid innovation with meaningful customer solutions.
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EP 543 - EcoVadis Fmr CPO on Scaling Product Teams from Single to Multi-Product
30/05/2025 Duration: 38minHow can product leaders transform a single-product company into a multi-product powerhouse? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, EcoVadis former CPO Madhur Aggarwal will be speaking on scaling product teams and driving strategic growth. Madhur shares insights from his experience tripling EcoVadis' revenue and expanding their product suite, offering valuable lessons for product leaders looking to drive meaningful business outcomes.
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EP 542 - DoorDash Fmr Sr Product Director on Building High-Impact Product Teams Through Focus and Customer Orientation
28/05/2025 Duration: 43minAre you aiming to drive meaningful product outcomes in a fast-paced tech environment? In this podcast hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, DoorDash former Senior Product Director David Jesse will be speaking on building high-impact product teams through disciplined leadership and customer focus. Drawing from his extensive experience scaling product teams at companies like eBay, Groupon, and DoorDash, David shares actionable insights on how product leaders can prioritize effectively, maintain team momentum, and deliver transformative results.