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Prodity: Product by Design

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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h

Revolutionizing Product Management with Ryan Glasgow, Founder and CEO of Sprig

Ryan Glasgow, CEO of Sprig, shares insights on product management, product market fit, and feature market fit. He discusses the role of AI in analyzing user data, the importance of gaining experience in product management, and recommendations for aspiring founders. The podcast also explores the rise of Google Bard as an AI tool and the features of Sprig that enhance customer experience.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 53min

Engineering the Future of Product Management: A Deep Dive with Hubert Palan

Hubert Palan, founder and CEO of Product Board, joins the host to discuss the evolution of product management, importance of customer understanding, leveraging AI in product management, collaboration, remote work challenges, and recommendations for further learning.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 59min

Fostering Product Excellence and Customer-Centricity with Vidya Dinamani

In this episode, Kyle interviews Vidya, founder of Product Rebels, who shares her experience in coaching product teams and transforming organizations. We explore the importance of understanding the customer problem and achieving product-market fit. We also discuss the challenges of pricing and the characteristics of successful product teams.  Additionally, Vidya shares advice for those interested in getting into product or starting a company. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, understanding human behavior, and having the desire to learn and ask questions. Vidya also highlights the fun and end-to-end perspective of working in product. For those considering starting a company, she suggests looking for unmet needs and pain points that can be solved. Additionally, she highlights her work in investing in female founders and startups and the importance of diversity early on. TakeawaysFocus on understanding the customer problem and achieving product-market fit.Consider the pricing model that aligns with the customer's willingness to pay.Build a strong product team with a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills.Invest in female founders and startups to address implicit biases and promote diversity. Curiosity, understanding human behavior, and the desire to learn are important qualities for those interested in getting into product.Working in product offers a fun and end-to-end perspective on the growth of a company.When starting a company, look for unmet needs and pain points that can be solved.AI and video are fascinating areas to explore and experiment with.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdinamani Books: https://www.amazon.com/Groundwork-Get-Better-Making-Products/dp/0578776324 Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/product-rebels/id1663094377 More by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon
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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 15min

Amplifying Your Intelligence Through AI - With Kevin Surace

In this podcast, Kevin Surace discusses the development of AI from its early days to modern applications, including AI-driven software testing and biometric cybersecurity. The episode also covers the amplification of intelligence through AI tools, the importance of solving pain points when designing products, and the potential of chat GPT technology. Additionally, the podcast explores various AI products, such as adcreative.ai, and highlights advancements in technology and the fascination with AI.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 46min

Creating a Brand - Content, Empathy, and Communication

Felix is an art director and former competitive skier. In this episode, we discuss creating a brand voice and effectively communicating with your audience. This often means embracing new ways of engaging with your audience and meeting customers where they are, which can be difficult for big companies. We talk about companies who do branding and advertising well, and those who do not, and what you can do to reach customers effectively. We also explore the psychology of advertising and the importance of empathy. Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Felix LundqvistBooks: This is not my memoirShows: Black Mirror, I know this much is trueMore by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon
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Nov 3, 2023 • 41min

Creating Online Marketplaces

In this engaging discussion, Shirish Nadkarni, a serial entrepreneur with a rich background including co-founding Livemocha and roles at Microsoft, shares his insights on digital marketplaces. He recounts his experience in acquiring Hotmail and launching MSN, linking them to his entrepreneurial journey. Shirish highlights the evolution of online platforms from eBay to Uber, and the critical need for fair competition against monopolies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer pain points and building trust to foster successful products in the marketplace.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 55min

Product Consulting, Driving Outcomes, and Managing a Product Career

Evie, a seasoned product consultant, shares her journey from product leadership to consultancy, revealing insights on enhancing product maturity. She discusses how to grow and transition a product management career while aligning it with personal life goals. The conversation highlights key elements of successful product teams, like cultivating a strong culture and prioritizing outcomes. Evie also touches on the importance of travel for personal happiness and the role of mindset in achieving professional success.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 7min

Mobile Gaming and the Future of AR, VR, and the Metaverse

With extensive experience in mobile gaming, as well as spatial data and real estate, Beau Button co-founded Atlas Reality, a mobile gaming company that bridges the digital and physical worlds. On this episode, we discuss how he’s created augmented reality games like Atlas Earth, plans for Web3 games like Atlas Mars, and the future of blockchain in gaming, content creation, and beyond. We also discuss our favorite old school video game consoles from NeoGeo to Commodore 64. And the future of AR/VR, designing games in VR, and the future of the metaverse as a presentation layer. As well as the use of artificial intelligence in gaming and software development. Beau Button:Beau Button has been actively involved with software development since he was 11 years old. He got his start learning about computers around age 9, digging into the hardware side of things first, and eventually picked up software development at age 11. Having spent most his career as a serial entrepreneur working in the government space, Beau has now transitioned into the mobile gaming space through his company Atlas Reality, Inc. Beau has become a technology & automation enthusiast, even in his personal life. He spends a majority of his time outside of work building through 3d printing, and is very passionate about hunger/food scarcity, education and veganism.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Beau ButtonLinks: AtlasEarth.comMore by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon
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Oct 5, 2023 • 49min

Design by Constraints - Creating Holistic Experiences and Authentic Brands

Curt has worked with brands like Harley Davidson and Nike, and we discuss the lessons he’s learned--such as the importance of embracing constraints, being authentic and creating user experiences that consider everything from the first time a user encounters a brand or a product all the way through to the end. We also discuss the importance of all stakeholders, from customers to employees to society at large, and how we can design across the multi-stakeholder landscape. Curt SchreiberCurt is the Chief Creative Officer at VSA Partners, a brand-led customer experience agency that works with companies like Nike, IBM, and Harley-Davidson. Throughout his career, Curt has been honored by several design and communications organizations such as AIGA, Cannes Lions, and Cooper Hewitt.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Curt SchreiberVSA: vsapartners.comMagazine: Magazine BMore by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon
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Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 8min

Synthetic Agents and Democratizing AI - A Conversation with Ahmed Reza, CEO and Founder of Yobi

Ahmed has been utilizing technology to help people and businesses since an early age. With over 20 years experience in AI, he’s now helping democratize the power of artificial intelligence so everyone can extend their own capabilities through AI. In this episode, we discuss the potential of AI, using synthetic agents to augment and optimize your work, and the future of technology. We also discuss how having aligned digital agents will not only make us more productive, but give us the ability to focus on the most meaningful areas of life.Ahmed RezaAhmed Reza is the CEO and founder of Yobi, a company that simplifies customer relationship management for businesses.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedreza/Books: Life 3.0, Faster Cures by Mike MilkenPhone: 667-220-7187 Yobi: https://yobi.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AhmedRezaTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedrezat/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AhmedRezaMore by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

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