Discover how strategic pivots can lead to successful acquisitions with Bhaskar, a seasoned product leader in supply chain, accounting, and fintech. He shares EasyTap's shift from hardware-first to software-first, leading to its acquisition by Razorpay, and explores the impact of India's digital stack, especially UPI.  Bhaskar discusses deploying e-commerce devices and digital payment solutions, highlighting innovations like UPI Lite and the National Common Mobility Card. He also covers emerging trends in contactless payments and cybersecurity, and emphasizes the evolving role of product managers, focusing on empathy, customer understanding, and AI integration. About guest:  Bhaskar Chatterjee is a seasoned product leader, orchestrated Ezetap's transition from hardware to software-first, leading to its acquisition by Razorpay. With expertise in fintech and digital payments, he offers strategic insights into market innovations and the evolving role of product managers. Connect with him on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bchatterjee About Host:  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. Connect with Malthi at:  Email: malthi.satish@gmail.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malthis

I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the Level Up Prodcast with Malthi where I had an enriching conversation with Karthi Subbaraman, Senior Design Director at Salesforce. 🌟 In this episode, we cover: 🛤️ Karthi's Career Journey: From a C++ programmer to a strategic designer and product manager, Karthi shares her incredible two-decade journey in the tech industry. 📝 The Importance of Writing: Discover why writing is a crucial skill for product managers and how it enhances clarity and cognitive processes. 🤖 ChatGPT and Productivity: Karthi's insightful views on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to boost productivity and collaboration. ⏰ Productivity Hacks: Learn effective time management strategies and the significance of prioritizing impactful work. 🔍 Decision Making: Gain insights into Karthi's decision-making process, focusing on actions' significance and impact. 👥 Community Building: Explore Karthi's drive to create and nurture communities for better learning and collaboration. 🔮 The Future of Product Professionals: Predictions for the next decade in product management and the evolving role of AI. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode for an engaging conversation filled with valuable insights and practical advice for product builders and leaders. Don't miss out! #Podcast #ProductManagement #AI #Productivity #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #CareerJourney #ChatGPT #FutureOfWork

In this episode we deep dive with Sumit Singh on the two sides of Hiring and Interviewing. We delve into topics of "What goes in Hiring Product Managers and preparing for the interviews". Some very candid share outs. 0.00 - 4.39 Introduction of Sumit's experience 4.40 - 14.51 How does Hiring manager get to the "most suitable" candidates. Unpacking it layer by layer from sourcing resumes to exploratory conversations 14.52 - 24.30 How does one assess PM craft, attitude, culture fitment, creativity. What are the rounds to expect in a PM role and why having a genuines conversation is important 24.31 - 30.57 Trends in technology is constantly eveolving the way we build products, how does this impact hiring decisions. How Sum 30.58 - 38.33 What Sr. PMs should focus on when they switching their jobs or looking to move to the next level 38.34 43.30 How can PMs demonstrate their craft in the interview or case study submissions 43.31 - 47.38 What are the mistakes that candidates should avoid while interviewing 47.39 - Teachable point of view for PM #podcast #productmanagement #hiring #interviews #jobs

In this episode, I chat with Sonali Nands, who is Senior Vice President at Exxat. Prior to Exaat, Sonali was product leader with High Radius and managed a fairly large team with Product, Design, Analytics and Engineering. We spoke about: - Managing different things as a Product Leader - people, product, strategy etc - How to Foster Innovation and Creativity - Balancing Speedy Execution and Strategic Thinking - Advice for Women in Product Management - Managing Diverse Teams and Priorities 00:00 Introduction 6:39 Sonali's Journey in Product Leadership 7:38 Managing Diverse team and context switching 12:52 Fostering Innovation and creativity 27:21 Advice for women in Product Leadership 34:40 Managing Priorities and Conflicts

Key Takeaways Entrepreneurial Journey and Insights: Chaitra shares her transition from a software engineer to a serial entrepreneur, highlighting her experiences and learnings from Stanford and Silicon Valley, emphasizing the importance of diverse experiences in shaping her approach to startups and product innovation. Focusing on Women in Fintech: The conversation reveals the significant potential in addressing the financial needs of women, underscoring the untapped market and the unique insights gained from focusing on women as a primary user base for fintech products. Design Thinking and Empathy: The importance of empathy in product design, especially in fintech, is discussed, showcasing how understanding users' needs and behaviors leads to more intuitive and successful products. Technology Integration and Challenges: Chaitra delves into the technical challenges and solutions in implementing AI and NLP to create user-friendly financial tools, demonstrating the balance between technology and user experience. Continuous User Research: Continuous engagement with users and adapting based on their feedback is stressed as crucial for product evolution and maintaining relevance in a fast-changing market. Word-of-Mouth and Trust: Insights into how women, as a user base, can drive organic growth through word-of-mouth and the importance of building trust with users, especially when dealing with financial products. Partnership Between Product and Tech Teams: The dialogue underscores the synergy between product managers and technical teams, emphasizing the need for a balance of business acumen and technical expertise for innovative product development. Customization at Scale: The conversation touches on the importance of providing personalized user experiences while managing scalability through smart technology solutions.

In today's episode, we're joined by Neha Bagaria, the founder of Herkey(formerly JobsForHer), as she shares the journey of her product's evolution alongside her company's growth. Key takeaways - Do it manually before you build it - Be obsessed with your customers - Embracing change is the only way to succeed - Find your fly-wheels - Beat the things into details for perfect execution - Manage your time

I am thrilled to share my latest episode with our own "Product(Value)-Led Growth" Guru - Deepak Singh(Founder of PMcurve.com and Author of TechSimplified) Deepak shared invaluable insights into transitioning from a traditional Product Manager to a Growth PM, emphasizing the shift towards value-led growth strategies. From discussing the essence of understanding user behavior to leveraging data and experimentation, Deepak outlined the pathway to impactful product leadership. His journey from leading roles at startups like UpGrad and Flipkart to founding PMcurve.com illustrates a masterclass in fostering product-led growth in India's dynamic tech landscape. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Embrace a mindset focused on creating impact rather than just shipping software. Master data analysis and experimentation to uncover high-leverage growth areas. Deep domain and customer knowledge are crucial as you advance in your PM career. At leadership levels, persuasion and self-awareness become your greatest tools. 🌟 Deepak's journey and the detailed examples of product-led success stories, like Scaler and Meesho, not only inspire but also guide aspiring PMs towards realizing their own growth potentials. For anyone looking to make a significant impact in the product management sphere or seeking to understand the nuances of product-led growth, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Catch the full conversation and let us fuel your next big leap in the product world. And remember, whether you're building for India or the globe, understanding your users and innovating around their needs is the key to unlocking unprecedented growth. 🌍💡 #ProductManagement #GrowthHacking #TechInnovation #StartupIndia #LevelUpProdcast #ProductLedGrowth

In this Women's day Special episode, we are chatting with Padmini Janaki - Co-Founder and CEO of Mind & Mom. In this candid conversation, she shared - About her journey of building Mind & Mom - Her pursuit to build a "pain killer" product and not a "vitamin" product - Some "out of the box" hacks she put for acquiring her first set of customers and get the product validated - Focus to build an exceptional customer experience enabled by a tech product that can help the organization to scale - Do it right by the customer #product #entreprenureship #womenenterpreneurs #gtm #customerfirst #customerexperience #digitalproducts #productmanagement #productmanagers 00.00 - 01.02 - Introduction 01.03 - 03.05 - Product Discovery - Is your product serving as a Vitamin or Pain Killer 03.06 - 4.31 - Building Trust with users

In this episode, we chat with Prashant Mahajan who is the founder of Zeda.io. Here are a few Key topics we discussed: Evolution of Zeda.io: Iterative and Going Broad to Narrow on Problem identification Importance of MVP Design: Significance of designing MVPs that meet the high expectations of sophisticated users, especially when those users are product managers themselves. Leveraging AI: How Zeda.io incorporates AI to enhance both the product management process and the product experience for users, advocating for the proactive adoption and understanding of AI technologies. Building for a Global Audience: Insights on the challenges and strategies for developing products for a global market, including user research, cultural nuances, and geographic considerations in marketing and product design. #productmanagers #problemidentification #MVP #AIforPMs