Product Talk with Malthi

In this episode, we sit down with Deeksha Anand, Product Marketing Manager at Google, to unpack the realities of building and scaling products for global markets.We dive into:👉The real difference between a Product Manager and a Product Marketing Manager.👉Skills you need to break into product marketing (even from a non-traditional background).👉Why localization is not the same as translation, and why most global launches fail.👉Frameworks for choosing your next market (with examples from Uber, Ikea, Pocket FM, Spotify).👉How AI is reshaping product marketing—personalization, customer insights, and pitfalls.👉The role of storytelling in product marketing success.👉 If you’re a founder, product manager, or marketer, this episode is loaded with case studies and actionable lessons.

In this powerful conversation, we unpack how AI is redefining product management, team roles, and the future of work.What you'll hear:Why AI agents are the next waveBlurring lines between product & engineeringAre we training people for a world that no longer exists?How to co-pilot with AI, not compete with itMeasuring ROI of AI features — beyond hypeThe skills gap and how to adapt fasterGuest:Vignesh Kumar, Director – Ecommerce & Marketplace @ CiscoMentor to AI startups | Ex-VMware, Oracle, Dell | TEDx Speaker | Stanford CertifiedGet real, no-fluff insights from someone building at the forefront of AI and product.🔔 Follow for more on tech, product, and future-forward leadership.#AI #FutureOfWork #ProductManagement #TechLeadership #ProductTalk

(Director, Institute of Design, JKLU | Hills Millennium Awardee)In this thought-provoking episode of Product Talk with Malthi, one of India’s most respected design leaders, Prof. A. Balasubramaniam, shares timeless lessons on design, usability, and social innovation.🔍 What You’ll Learn💡 What defines “good design” across physical and digital spaces📦 Why humble products like ghamchas and charpoys often outperform high-tech gadgets♿ How inclusive design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities🧠 Why future designers must unlearn to innovate📉 The hidden risks of tokenism, bias, and over-digitization🌍 How to design for Bharat, not just for urban IndiaProf. B blends decades of grassroots design experience with powerful insights for anyone building human-first products. A must-listen for designers, product leaders, researchers, and changemakers.

(Director, Institute of Design, JKLU | Millennium Award Winner)In this thought-provoking episode of Product Talk with Malthi, one of India’s most respected design leaders, Prof. A. Balasubramaniam, shares timeless lessons on design, usability, and social innovation.🔍 What You’ll Learn💡 What defines “good design” across physical and digital spaces📦 Why humble products like ghamchas and charpoys often outperform high-tech gadgets♿ How inclusive design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities🧠 Why future designers must unlearn to innovate📉 The hidden risks of tokenism, bias, and over-digitization🌍 How to design for Bharat, not just for urban IndiaProf. B blends decades of grassroots design experience with powerful insights for anyone building human-first products. A must-listen for designers, product leaders, researchers, and changemakers.

In this episode, we dive deep with Naveen—ex-Flipkart leader, TED speaker, and founder of LiquidMind AI—to unpack the future of AI, startups, and product leadership in India.🔍 Highlights:How AI Agents are reshaping SaaS & enterprise opsThe evolution of India’s startup ecosystemGoogle’s comment that sparked founder debatesDeep tech + patient capital: India’s next big betMust-have skills for PMs & founders in 2025Can India catch up with China in AI?💡 Real talk from someone who's built across Flipkart, eBay, Rakuten, and now SkillAgents.ai & ModularGPT.🎧 A must-listen for PMs, founders, engineers & AI builders.#ProductTalk #AIIndia #StartupPodcast #AIagents #LiquidMindAI #DeepTech #NaveenOnAI #ProductLeadership #FlipkartMafia #SkillAgents #FutureOfWork #SaaSisDead

In this new episode, Malthi SS talks to Gregory J. Dunn, Dean of HSB, about reimagining education with:Real-world practitioners teaching studentsGlobal learning through study trips and visiting facultyAI as a strategic tool — not a shortcutCareer development designed around actual industry needsHSB isn't just offering a degree — it’s helping students and professionals become adaptive, forward-thinking leaders.If you're exploring the future of education — this one is worth your time.

AI is changing how we build dev tools — are you ready?In the latest episode of Product Talks with Malthi, host Malthi SS dives in with guest Rishab Jolly to break down:How AI is transforming developer productsThe real difference between B2C, B2B, and dev platformsHow tools like Copilot and AI agents are reshaping product workflowsWhat product managers and founders must know for the futureIf you’re in product, tech, or just curious about the next wave of innovation, this one is a must-watch.

In this episode of Product Talk with Malti, we go deep into the realities of building products in complex, regulated environments.💡 Apurva shares hard-won insights on:How technical a PM really needs to be in the AI/GenAI eraBuilding scalable, compliant workflows across global marketsWhy understanding your tech stack matters (even if you don’t code)The future of PMs as "super ICs" and cross-functional leadersResponsible AI: when not to build with GenAIThis is an unfiltered, real-world perspective for product managers, AI builders, and tech leaders alike.🔔 Don’t forget to follow the show for more deep dives into product, tech, and leadership.📩 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://malthi.substack.com📱 Follow @producttalkwithmalti on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

What do regulations, compliance, and trust have to do with product strategy? A lot more than you think.In this episode, product leader Apurva Shrivastava shares how regulations like KYC, AML, GDPR, and the Inform Act directly shape decisions at product and business levels — especially in multi-sided marketplaces and fintech platforms.We cover: ✅ What proactive vs. reactive compliance looks like ✅ How to leverage AI and human-in-the-loop systems for fraud detection✅ Why compliance should be treated as a strategic moat, not just a cost✅ The evolving role of product managers in regulated industries. Bringing this one of a kind workshop for product leaders and decision makers and equipping them with AI driven confidence and a strong personal brand 🔥

🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech Strategy Startups today build in weeks what once took years—but can your tech scale as fast as your vision? In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, I sit down with Srinivas Guni, Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, to break down how startups can scale smartly while balancing speed, quality, and long-term success.🔹 IT services vs. product engineering – what’s the real difference?🔹 How to balance speed with quality and scalability🔹 Proven frameworks for scaling a business without breaking your product🔹 Shifting from feature delivery to solutions delivery🔹 Finding the right tech partner and measuring product quality🔹 Why technology is no longer just a support function—it’s a business driver🔥 If you're a founder, CXO, PM, or tech leader looking to scale without breaking your product or team—this episode is for you!💬 What tech decisions helped (or hurt) your product’s growth? Let us know in the comments!Timestamps0:00 – Introduction to Srinivas Guni & AppOctet Technologies2:10 – The evolution of India’s tech & startup ecosystem6:30 – IT services vs. product engineering – key differences12:05 – How to balance speed with quality and scalability17:45 – The role of product thinking in startup growth22:15 – How startups should choose the right tech partner28:10 – Common challenges in finding and working with tech teams33:50 – How to measure product quality & scalability38:30 – The importance of business-aligned tech decisions45:00 – Proven frameworks for scaling startups efficiently52:20 – How AI & automation are transforming startup execution58:10 – Final takeaways: How startups can build long-term successGuest Intro:Srinivas Guni is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and startup strategist with deep expertise in product engineering, scalable architectures, and tech-driven business growth. As the Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, he has helped 100+ startups scale their tech platforms while ensuring quality, flexibility, and long-term success.With years of experience in startup acceleration, engineering leadership, and product development, Srinivas specializes in helping founders, PMs, and tech leaders build scalable, high-impact solutions. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between technology and business growth, ensuring that tech isn't just an enabler—but a business driver.LinkedIn:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-guni-676a73103?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appCompany LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/appoctet-technologies-pvt-ltd/Website:-https://www.appoctet.com/Host corner:Malthi SS, is Fractional Chief Product Officer at HerKey(formerly JobsForHer), a woman’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.🌟 S͇u͇b͇s͇c͇r͇i͇b͇e͇ t͇o͇ t͇h͇i͇s͇ Y͇o͇u͇T͇u͇b͇e͇ C͇h͇a͇n͇n͇e͇l͇ a͇n͇d͇ s͇t͇a͇y͇ a͇h͇e͇a͇d͇ i͇n͇ y͇o͇u͇r͇ p͇r͇o͇d͇u͇c͇t͇ m͇a͇n͇a͇g͇e͇m͇e͇n͇t͇ s͇k͇i͇l͇l͇s͇: / @product-talk-with-malthi 🌟🔗Gᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ᴡɪᴛʜ Mᴀʟᴛʜɪ:📧 Email: malthi.satish@gmail.com🌐 Website : www.malthiss.com🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malthis👉𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: https://malthi.substack.com/