John Cutler, a veteran product manager and consultant known for his insights in product management, joins the conversation to unravel the complexities of digital product design. He shares his unconventional journey from gaming to product management and discusses the unique challenges product leaders face. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration among design, product, and engineering teams, and critiques the challenges of implementing agile transformations. Cutler highlights how design leaders can effectively advocate for their teams and navigate the disconnect with executive leadership.