In this must-watch episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we dive deep into the world of gamification—how products use storytelling, psychology, and engagement techniques to influence user behaviour. 🚀

Join Malthi and special guest Vaishnavi as they explore her journey from radio jockey to product design expert. They discuss the challenges of gamification, why some strategies work and others don’t, and share insights on behavioural frameworks to enhance user experiences. Vaishnavi also recommends some great books to help you understand user behaviour and engagement better. If you're a product manager, designer, or just curious about what keeps users hooked, this episode is packed with insights and is a must-watch!

If you're a product manager, designer, or just curious about how products keep users hooked, this episode is packed with insights and is a must-watch!

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03:10 What does Gamification mean in the context of product development & design?

07:08 Experience in addressing gamification for users?

14:21 How does the whole process work from the concept to execution to launch?

20:16 How Does PM Use Behavioral Framework?

22:09 Thoughts on the Gamification Process?

27:11 How do you balance fun in implementation while staying true to the product's core value

31:08 Thoughts on the Gamification in Enterprise Products

35:24 Experience with AI

40:00 Successful examples of gamifications?

42:04 How can someone start gamification

45:36 Failed attempt at gamification

Meet our Guest:-

Vaishnavi has an impressive 15-year career leading growth and consumer experiences across renowned companies like Zipdial, Ola, and CRED. Currently, she heads driver products, growth, and engagement at Swiggy, shaping the experiences of India’s gig workforce.

Her journey has been diverse and dynamic—she witnessed exponential growth at Ola, crafted products for the top 1% at CRED, and now focuses on a completely different consumer segment at Swiggy.

Beyond her professional achievements, Vaishnavi has a passion for dance and was once a part-time radio jockey. As a mother of two, she cherishes family time through traveling and board games.

LinkedIn:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvaishnavi?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Host corner:

Malthi SS is the Fractional Chief Product Officer at HerKey(formerly JobsForHer), a women’s career engagement platform. She is a seasoned global product leader, Start-Up Mentor and Freelance Product Coach and Trainer. She has more than 2 decades of professional experience in building global software products working with PayPal, Societe Generale, Intuit, SAP and EMC catering to millions of customers.

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