Maya Prohovnik

Maya Prohovnik, Spotify’s Head of Podcast Product and employee #1 at Anchor, shares her journey in transforming podcasting. She discusses 'dogfooding' as a way to empathize with creators and the balance between data and intuition in decision-making. Maya reveals strategies for maintaining a startup culture in a corporate setting and offers tactical tips for public speaking. She reflects on the impact of Spotify’s acquisition of Anchor and emphasizes the importance of community engagement in nurturing new podcasters.

Maya Prohovnik, VP and Head of Podcast Products at Spotify, shares her insights on the platform's push into video podcasting, discussing the challenges and opportunities for creators. John Spurlock introduces the Standard Podcast Consumption (SPC), aimed at standardizing metrics across platforms to enhance data sharing for podcasters. They also delve into the impact of Spotify's innovations on audience engagement and the evolving expectations of podcast consumers, all while addressing the industry's growing need for transparency in metrics.

Maya Prohovnik, a Spotify expert, shares insights into the evolving landscape of podcasting, focusing on the rise of video content and its impact on creators. Ross Adams from Acast analyzes listener trends, revealing a growing trust in hosts and a shift towards video podcasts in emerging markets like India. They discuss the balance between innovation and traditional podcasting, while touching on advertising strategies and the implications of open RSS. Together, they explore exciting opportunities for growth in the dynamic world of podcasting.