Data Product Management in Action: The Practitioner's Podcast
Soda Data
Welcome to The Data Product Management Podcast, where the complexities of product management in the realm of data are unlocked with expertise from practitioners, and only practitioners. Tired of the struggle to find practical insights amidst the chaos? This podcast is your reliable source for candid discussions with real professionals who navigate the data product landscape daily.
Our podcast dives into the trenches of data product management, exploring everything from for AI/ML, data products, data platforms, BI, and beyond. Through engaging interviews, we uncover the nuts and bolts of product discovery, prioritization, cultural change management, and stakeholder alignment.
Forget the abstract theories; tune in to hear the hard-won insights of hands-on practitioners. Data product management may be challenging, but with this podcast and its guidance, it's about to become a lot less confusing. Tune in and let's navigate the data-driven future together.
Our podcast dives into the trenches of data product management, exploring everything from for AI/ML, data products, data platforms, BI, and beyond. Through engaging interviews, we uncover the nuts and bolts of product discovery, prioritization, cultural change management, and stakeholder alignment.
Forget the abstract theories; tune in to hear the hard-won insights of hands-on practitioners. Data product management may be challenging, but with this podcast and its guidance, it's about to become a lot less confusing. Tune in and let's navigate the data-driven future together.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 41min
DPMiA Ep005: Solving Challenges and Creating Value
Clemence Chee, VP of Data & Analytics at Babbel, discusses his journey, challenges in data product management, and creating business value. Topics covered include data products, managing data as a product, data stewardship, optimizing recipe creation, ROI, and storytelling in AI.
Jun 20, 2024 • 37min
S1 E02 DPMiA: The Role of User and Stakeholder Collaboration
In this podcast, Deepti Surabattula, a Principal Data Product Manager at Pfizer, discusses the significance of user and stakeholder collaboration in data product management. Key topics include revitalizing reports with Power BI, incorporating human factors, challenges in showcasing data products to stakeholders, and finding enjoyment in creating valuable products.
Jun 20, 2024 • 47min
S1 E03 DPMiA: Understanding Organizational and User Needs
Panos Lazaridis, Senior Data Product Manager at The Economist, discusses the importance of understanding organizational and user needs in data product management. They cover topics such as data maturity, user experience, team roles, transitioning from data analyst to product manager, monetizing data products, aligning organizational strategy with data usage, AI agent design, user-centered product management, user feedback, team makeup, and engagement opportunities.
Jun 20, 2024 • 21min
S1 E01 DPMiA: Welcome, Meet Your Hosts
The Data Product Management In Action podcast, brought to you by Soda and executive producer Scott Hirleman, is a platform for data product management practitioners to share insights and experiences. In Season 01, Episode 001, hosts Frannie Helforoush (Senior Digital Product Manager at RBC Global Asset Management) and Michael Toland (Product Management Coach and Consultant with Pathfinder Product) introduce themselves and dive into the challenges, joys, and potential of data product management. About our host Frannie Helforoush: Frannie's journey began as a software engineer and evolved into a strategic product manager. Now, as a data product manager, she leverages her expertise in both fields to create impactful solutions. Frannie thrives on making data accessible and actionable, driving product innovation, and ensuring product thinking is integral to data management. Connect with Frannie on LinkedIn. About our host Michael Toland: Michael is a Product Management Coach and Consultant with Pathfinder Product, a Test Double Operation. Since 2016, Michael has worked on large-scale system modernizations and migration initiatives at Verizon. Outside his professional career, Michael serves as the Treasurer for the New Leaders Council, mentors with Venture for America, sings with the Columbus Symphony, and writes satire for his blog Dignified Product. He is excited to discuss data product management with the podcast audience. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect their employers or anyone else. Join the conversation on LinkedIn.
