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Join host Kyle Evans and guest Ryan Margolin, entrepreneur and founder of Professional Hair Labs, on this episode of Product by Design. Ryan shares his experience in sustainable product development across 15 different countries and his journey to building a stronger brand for his company. Kyle and Ryan also discuss their love for music and how they encourage their kids to explore their creativity. Discover Ryan's insights on developing the right product and effective marketing strategies, as well as his decision to manufacture products in-house instead of outsourcing. Get inspired by Ryan's advice on personal development and self-motivation for business owners. Don't miss out on the talk about a new technology with the potential to change everything that Ryan and Kyle are experimenting with in their businesses. Follow or subscribe to Product by Design on various platforms to stay updated on the latest episodes!Links from the Show:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmargolinLinks:https://prohairlabs.com/Ryan@prohairlabs.comhttps://twitter.com/ProHairLabsFrom Our Partners:Future London Academy’s MBA for Design Leaders: bit.ly/chiefdesignerMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product by Design and Kyle on TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on PatreonTimestamps:[00:00:08] Global brand building with Ryan Margolin[00:03:41] Musical Family Values and Creativity[00:06:58] From Construction to Hair Replacement Business Success[00:10:11] Entrepreneurial success and personal growth[00:13:30] Future London Academy and Product Marketing[00:17:14] Essentials of Successful Product Development[00:20:35] Lessons from expanding into new markets[00:23:49] Tackling Counterfeiting in Watchmaking Industry[00:27:02] Technology for Counterfeit Prevention in Cosmetics[00:30:35] Challenges of Product/software Development[00:33:53] Why We Chose In-House Manufacturing[00:37:12] Transforming Company Mission and Family Business[00:40:21] Company Expansion and Product Development[00:43:22] Focusing on personal growth in business[00:46:21] Prioritizing Tasks and Embracing Technology as a Busy Business Owner[00:49:23] Revolutionizing information gathering through technology

Get ready for an informative and exciting episode of Product by Design, as host Kyle introduces his guest, Gopal, the CTO and head of Sust Global, a climate and data startup. In this episode, Kyle and Gopal discuss the increasing use of climate-related data and analytics in corporate reporting and risk management. They also dive into how Sust Global has developed an API and dashboarding products to help companies understand and prepare for climate risk. You'll learn about the importance of driving a shared understanding through data and how machine learning and AI can help with climate analytics. Gopal also shares valuable advice for those starting out or looking to level up in data analytics. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with expert tips on how to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change. Gopal Erinjippurath:Gopal serves as CTO and Head of Product at Sust Global, a venture focused on geospatial analytics for climate adaptation.Most recently, he led the Analytics Engineering team at Planet Labs (NYSE:PL), an integrated aerospace and data analytics company that operates history’s largest commercial fleet of earth observation satellites. Planet Analytics serves a range of customers from city planning teams in governments and the World Bank to defense and intelligence functions across the world. He is known for agile engineering execution from concept to scalable high quality products. He has been an invited speaker at global industry conferences like Google Cloud Next and leading technical conferences in the machine learning space such as ICML, CVPR and NeurIPS.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gopalerinjippurath/ Sust Global: https://www.sustglobal.com/ From Our Partners:Future London Academy’s MBA for Design Leaders: bit.ly/chiefdesignerMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product by Design and Kyle on TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon[00:00:12] Remote sensing and climate modeling for predictive analytics[00:04:42] Sports and Climate Risk for Businesses[00:09:05] Creating API and Dashboard for Specific Market Use Cases[00:13:40] Sustainability and Climate Change Risks[00:18:08] Machine learning & AI for climate change adaptation[00:22:31] Driving Shared Understanding through Data[00:26:51] The Three Dimensions of Successful Businesses[00:31:21] Challenges of Working with Earth Observation Satellites[00:35:33] Bridging gap between early adopters and mainstream users[00:40:03] Tips for Advancing in Data Analytics

In this exciting episode of Product by Design, host Kyle Evans interviews the talented and accomplished product designer, VFX artist, and author, Hussain Almossawi. The conversation centers on Almossawi's recently released book, The Innovator's Handbook, which explores his personal stories and experiences in the industry, as well as his journey from a small island home in Bahrain to New York City. Kyle and Hussain also discuss the importance of curiosity, innovation, and failure, and how they can lead to success in product design. The duo shares insights on the necessity of experimentation, iteration, and brainstorming without constraints in the industry. With thoughtful discussions on biomimicry, diversity, and first principles, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone pursuing product design. Join Kyle Evans and Hussain Almossawi and be inspired to ignite your own creativity and change the world. Don't forget to follow the podcast and their social media accounts for more exciting product conversations.Hussain Almossawi:Hussain Almossawi is a Product Designer, VFX Artist, and bestselling author based in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked on a wide range of products across different industries worldwide, including footwear, automotive, and tech. A significant part of his work has been consulting with companies such as Apple, Nike, Adidas, Google, Ford Motors, and other world-known brands.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: https://mossawistudios.com/hussainalmossawiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mossawi_Site: https://mossawistudios.com/The Innovator’s Handbook: https://www.theinnovatorshandbook.com/From Our Partners:Future London Academy’s MBA for Design Leaders: bit.ly/chiefdesignerMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product by Design and Kyle on TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon[00:00:12] Interview with Product Designer Hussein Elmosawi[00:03:40] A Designer's Path to Success[00:06:51] Self-publishing and Creative Freedom[00:09:46] Enhancing Innovation and Creativity[00:13:03] Laser-focusing and curiosity in innovation[00:16:22] Curiosity & Cultural Understanding[00:19:15] Design Leadership & First Principles Innovation[00:22:43] Innovative Product Creation with First Principles[00:25:56] Importance of Supportive Team in Sportswear Design[00:28:59] Embracing Failure for Growth in Product Development[00:32:18] Overcoming Failure in Innovation[00:35:22] The Value of Failure in Learning[00:38:30] Iterative Product Development for Footwear[00:41:40] Unconstrained Innovation in Footwear Design[00:44:55] Importance of Diversity in Creativity and Design[00:48:40] Biomimicry in design practice[00:52:01] Importance of Personal Story in Professional Life[00:55:19] Book review and podcast promotion

Join Kyle Evans as he interviews Russ Hawkins, the president and CEO of Agilence, a leading data technology company, on the Product by Design podcast. Russ has spent over 35 years in the technology industry driving change from the inside, and he shares his experience on how external change can require internal change to bring organizations to their full potential. From reassessing company values and assets to understanding the competitive landscape, Russ reveals his secrets to success. In this informative and engaging podcast, Russ also speaks about his passion for building companies and spending time with his family and two Irish doodles. Tune in to hear why having an aligned team is crucial for any small technology company and how to navigate change and uncertainty in business today. With recommendations on biographies and wireless headsets, this podcast is perfect for professionals looking to transform their companies and achieve their goals. Listen now to the Product by Design podcast with Kyle Evans and Russ Hawkins.Russ Hawkins:Russ Hawkins is the President and CEO of the leading data technology company, Agilence. Russ has spent over 35-years in the technology industry, helping established organizations andsmall start-ups reach their full potential by driving change from the "inside."Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Russ HawkinsBooks: Teddy RooseveltLinks: AgilenceInc.com, rhawkins@agilenceinc.com, noahpinionMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product Thinking on Twitter and TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon[00:00:01] Russ Hawkins' Business Journey[00:03:56] Developing effective company strategies[00:08:30] Reassessing Company Capabilities and Personal Growth[00:12:14] Lessons from diverse work experience[00:15:41] Setting Goals & Adapting in Business & Life[00:19:49] Overextension and Cutbacks: A Warning Sign[00:23:56] Staying Nimble in Business Landscape[00:27:39] Effective CEO Onboarding Strategies[00:31:25] Team Collaboration and Evaluation[00:35:34] Building Alignment in Organizational Change[00:39:13] CEOs and decision-making in teamwork[00:43:06] The Evolution of Data and Analytics[00:47:24] Optimism in AI and Setting Goals[00:51:32] Balancing Passions and Responsibilities[00:55:00] Guest Recommendations for Further Learning[00:59:10] Book and Tech Recommendations

What are the most important questions a business needs to ask itself, and what are the biggest barriers to change? In this episode, we explore how service design can help answer those important questions and be a force for change within any organization. Service design is a connector between the disciplines of UX design, UI design, product, engineering, customer experience, etc. While many of the principles of good service design aren’t exclusive to service design, there is an emphasis on co-creation, iteration, people-centricity, and a holistic perspective. When we take a more holistic perspective, we design better experiences and better services. We avoid shipping our organizational charts (Conway’s Law) and instead ship a delightful experience. But we can only do that when we break down the silos. Justin ZalewskiJustin is the Director of Product Design and Strategy at Studio Science where he leads a team of product designers and works with clients to solve business problems through design. He and his team are experts in rapid prototyping co-creation with customers.He has led projects with clients ranging from market-leading tech companies to Fortune 500 brands. Clients include: Angi, Genesys, Simon, Stack Overflow, and Cummins.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: JustinBooks: Red Rising, Design for the Real WorldLinks: JustinZalewski.com, StudioScience.comMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product Thinking on Twitter and TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

Google has a long history of putting customers first, thinking about the long-term, and being design-centric. Those values are part of the core product culture and help define how many products get built and go to market. In this episode, Neha and Kyle discuss product management processes and practices, talking to customers frequently, and establishing a product vision. Launching at scale is also very different. Google starts with the product vision, strategy and roadmap. They then break these down into OKRs and do customer research to create the PRDs and eventually the UX design for an MVP for development. Neha BansalNeha is the Head of Merchant Growth and Monetization for B2B Commerce at Google, where she is leading efforts to build the next $1B+ B2B business (zero to one product) for the company. She has worked at Google for ~5 years and has led various products in the Ads and Analytics space. She was the lead Product Manager (PM) for Google Analytics Intelligence. In this position, Neha oversaw the launch of Google Analytics 4 Search and Insights, a tool millions of businesses use to make the best marketing decisions that help them grow.She has also spearheaded many diversity and inclusion initiatives relating to hiring at Google, which have resulted in the elimination of unnecessary requirements in the PM hiring process for interns across the company.Before joining Google, Neha worked at Essex Product Consulting, where she helped Fortune 500 financial services companies build products that increased their bottom line by $50B+. She has 11+ years of experience as a PM and has guided many newly minted PMs in reaching their career goals.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Neha BansalBooks: Hangry - A journey of GrubHub by Mike EvansThe Cold Start Problem by Andrew ChenGrowth Hacking Marketing by Ryan HolidayOther Links:Product Management Course - https://forms.gle/kS7tSL2LwXZZdaUXA Bio Link: https://bio.link/nehabansalMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product Thinking on Twitter and TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

Creating amazing products often comes down to the right timing, the right technology, and the right customer demand. It also means pivoting and iterating based on feedback and unexpected use cases. Which is how Nomono has grown and expanded. In this episode, we discuss growing a company, finding the right technology and the right team to build it, and understanding the trends in the market to stay ahead of what’s next. Jonas RindeJonas is one of the Nordic’s most successful and acclaimed tech founders and investors, behind companies such as Nomono, Huddly, Acano, and Tandberg, the latter two of which were acquired by Cisco for a combined $4B USD.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Jonas RindeSite: Nomono.coLinks: PolestarMore by Kyle:Follow Product by Design and Kyle on TwitterFollow Product Thinking on Twitter and TikTokSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee

Breaking out of the downward spiral of more and more work that leads to burnout, and transforming our approach to focus on a better process and better approach to work and life, is key to success and happiness. For those of us who have experienced burnout, we understand how difficult it can be. And the need to constantly be evolving and improving the way we approach work and life. Much of what we learn when we’re young and in school, such as putting our heads down and studying more to do better on the next test, is the wrong lesson for our careers. It’s no longer about getting to the next level and next level. We need to shift our focus to a more “infinite” game. We don’t have to wait for something massive to happen to us, but can use life’s little signals to understand when we need to change. Often that means getting an outside perspective, like a coach, to help accelerate your career. Coaching can be a confusing term though. Anyone can claim to be a coach, so how can you determine what you need and who will help you transform your career? We discuss key things to look for and the benefits you can get beyond just resume and interview prep. And how to get the most out of coaching. When we think about sports, it is almost absurd to think of athletes without an array of coaches. That’s what makes them professionals. But we as professionals have very little coaching in our careers. And it’s a shame, because we need it as much as any athlete. Our managers aren’t always qualified to be coaches either.Zach WhiteZach is the Founder & CEO of Oasis of Courage, known as OACO, a fast-growing company with unique and proven coaching programs exclusively for engineering leaders. He also hosts a top rated show, The Happy Engineer Podcast, where listeners discover the steps to engineering success through expert interviews and Zach's own transformational framework, the Lifestyle Engineering BlueprintLinks from the Show:Website: Oasis of CouragePodcast: The Happy Engineer PodcastBooks: Extreme Ownership, The Dichotomy of LeadershipMore by Kyle:Follow us on Twitter: Product by Design, Kyle, and Product ThinkingFollow us on Tiktok: Product by Design, Kyle, and Product ThinkingSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee

Karthik worked at large companies like KCG and Facebook, and saw the difficulty of managing go-to-market and product launches. Which is partly why he co-founded Ignition, a hub for planning, executing, and measuring GTM launches. In this episode, we discuss product positioning, messaging, and taking products to market. We also discuss doing things that align with our purposes and personal long-term goals rather than just working for the sake of work. Karthik SureshKarthik is the co-Founder of Ignition, the world’s first go-to-market platform that allows business to manage all stages of the product life cycle. Karthik has extensive experience building and launching products across consumer, enterprise, and data domains.Links from the Show:Website: HaveIgnition.comLinkedIn: Karthik SureshTwitter: KarthikBooks: Build, Fooled by Randomness, Black SwanMore by Kyle:Follow us on Twitter: Product by Design, Kyle, and Product ThinkingFollow us on Tiktok: Product by Design, Kyle, and Product ThinkingSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee

What started as a problem in his agency business eventually became an idea and product to help other companies manage their processes and procedures. In this episode, Owen and Kyle discuss product discovery, customer interviews, and process documentation. Owen McGab EnaohwoOwen is the CEO and Founder of SweetProcess which helps enable company executives and their employees to collaborate together to quickly document and/or improve their standard operating procedures, processes, and policies.Links from the Show:Extended Trial: sweetprocess.com/productbydesignLinkedIn: Owen McGab EnaohwoBooks: Built to Sell, Work the System, The GoalMore by Kyle:Follow us on Twitter: Product by Design, Kyle, and Product ThinkingFollow us on Tiktok: Product by Design, Kyle, and Product ThinkingSign up for Kyle's Product Thinking Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProduct by Design on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee