Products That Count Podcast

How do great teams transform customer challenges into magical product solutions? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Neat Head of Product Marketing, Strategy, and Design Norma Løvhaugen will be speaking on how to create breakthrough product experiences through cross-functional collaboration and design-led innovation. Norma shares insights from leading product development at Neat, a video conferencing hardware company known for its simple, user-centric approach to solving complex communication challenges.

How can LLM be used to analyze climate impact and build competitive advantage? 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 podcast, Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing Upright Founder & CEO Annu Nieminen to discuss utilizing LLM to analyze the climate impact and cost of global products and services and to build competitive advantage, as well as importance of "product first" approach and staying focused on the product vision. 

How can product leaders navigate disruptive market shifts and adapt their strategies to stay ahead of the curve? In this podcast hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, Wikimedia Foundation Product Lead Jack Wheeler will be speaking on navigating disruption and adapting product strategies. Jack shares insights from his diverse career spanning startups, big tech, media, and nonprofits, highlighting the core principles of effective product management that have remained consistent despite changing market conditions and emerging technologies.

Why is data literacy and storytelling so important in product management? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Amplitude former VP of Product Ibrahim Bashir will be speaking on leveraging data literacy and storytelling in product management. As data availability and access have grown, the challenge has shifted to making sense of the data and taking effective action. Ibrahim shares insights on interpreting data, avoiding common biases, and using qualitative and quantitative insights to drive product decisions.

What key skills and mindsets does it take to become a successful product leader? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Redfin Senior VP of Product and Design Ariel Dos Santos shares insights on balancing customer empathy, business impact, and personal growth throughout his diverse career in product management. Ariel also discusses the evolving role of product managers and the influence of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.

What should be considered when designing effective B2B SaaS products? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta VP of Design Michael Lopez will be speaking on the key attributes and best practices for designing effective B2B SaaS products. Michael shares insights on the fundamental differences between B2B and B2C design, the importance of cross-functional collaboration, and how AI is transforming the design workflow.

What should product leaders consider when leveraging internal tools and reducing bias in HR processes? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Cornerstone OnDemand SVP & GM of Talent and Learning Products Brenda Reid will be speaking on leveraging internal tools and reducing bias in HR processes. Brenda shares insights on navigating industry consolidation, building customer trust, and the importance of remembering the "why" behind product decisions.

How can product leaders successfully navigate emerging technologies? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, GEICO former Product VP Georgiana Mirea shares insights and real-world experiences on building innovative products with cutting-edge technologies like AI and blockchain. Georgiana discusses strategies for learning new tech, assembling the right product teams, and managing the unique challenges of developing products in rapidly evolving spaces.

How can you take your B2B software company from zero to a billion dollars and beyond? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Rich Mironov, a seasoned product executive and investor, shares insights on structuring high-performing product teams, avoiding common scaling traps, and keeping your organization successful as you grow. Learn from Rich's decades of experience building iconic products in Silicon Valley.

How can product managers lead the transition from project-based to a product-centric operations? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Canto VP of Product Beth Gostanian will be speaking on how she led the transition from a project-based to a product-centric approach at Canto. Beth shares insights on empowering product teams, defining the right metrics, and overcoming the challenges of large-scale organizational change.

What does it take to transition from engineering to product? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Bordo AI Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Krunal Patel will be speaking on his career path from engineering to product. Krunal shares insights on the importance of technical expertise for product managers, the role of AI in augmenting product workflows, and how to build trust in AI-powered decision making.

How a does a go-to-market strategy drive product roadmaps and achieve scalability? 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 podcast, host and Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing Aircapture COO Michael Vyvoda to discuss how a go-to-market strategy shapes the product roadmap to achieve scalability, the importance of curating a diverse workplace environment, a great product manager being a "unicorn". 

How can product managers innovate through deep customer understanding? In this podcast hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Cyber Salus CEO Sher Baig will be speaking on how a deep understanding of customers can lead to innovative ways of gaining competitive advantage. Sher shares insights from his extensive experience in the med-tech and healthcare industry, highlighting how thinking from the customer's perspective and immersing in the field can unlock new opportunities for product innovation.

How can product leaders balance short-term wins and long-term product health? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Zuora VP of Product Strategy Ken Houseman will be speaking on balancing short-term business pressures with long-term product strategy. Ken shares insights on effectively communicating the value of addressing technical debt, developing a T-shaped skill set, and the importance of self-reflection and mentorship in product management.

How can product leaders drive responsible innovation and build authentic teams? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Miso Robotics VP of Product Alana Abbitt will be speaking on responsible innovation and authentic leadership. Alana shares her insights on building products that empower users, developing diverse and high-performing teams, and the importance of staying true to your leadership style.

What does it take to solve a "boring" but critical problem, and how can product leaders find passion in the details? In this podcast hosted by iDonate VP of Product Nacho Andrade, Intuit Director of Product Rosa Welton will be speaking on how she embraces the complexity of small business payroll. Tune in to hear Rosa's insights on building empathy, driving meaningful outcomes, and leading through uncertainty.

What does it mean to integrate storytelling in product? In this podcast hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Innovation Storytellers CEO Susan Lindner will be speaking on the power of storytelling in product management. She shares her expertise on how product managers can craft compelling narratives to inspire their teams, gain buy-in from stakeholders, and drive action. Susan draws on her background in international aid and working with Fortune 500 companies to provide practical tips for effective storytelling throughout the product lifecycle.

How can product managers blend their engineering roots, adapt to the complexities of scale, and leverage AI to drive innovation and impact? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Life360 VP of Product Nissim Lehyani will be speaking on enhancing product management through engineering, adaptability, and AI. Nissim shares insights on balancing technical and business skills, navigating the challenges of scale, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and impact.

How can product managers leverage AI to boost their productivity and drive innovation? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Google AI/ML Product Manager Aqsa Fulara shares her insights on using AI tools to streamline workflows, accelerate product development, and deliver greater customer value. Aqsa also discusses her journey into product management and the keys to building successful zero-to-one products.

How can product leaders balance innovation and commercialization in regulated industries like energy? In episode 500 of Product Talk hosted by Message Broadcast Sr. VP of Product Sid Shaik, Innowatts VP of Product Siddharth Dhar shares insights on building successful B2B products that drive both technical innovation and commercial success, drawing on his experience in the energy sector. He discusses the importance of aligning product, marketing, and sales teams from the start to ensure a cohesive go-to-market strategy.