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Women In Product
Insights on building a successful career in Product directly from product and industry leaders. Expert, actionable perspectives on building, launching and growing products.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 58min
Replay - Episode 29: Continuous Discovery with Teresa Torres
In this replay of episode 29, Bosky Mukherjee interviews Teresa Torres, author of “Continuous Discovery Habits.” They dive into the benefits of growing outside of a leadership role, why collaboration is queen and the benefits of building faster feedback loops.

Nov 15, 2023 • 36min
Episode 54: Successful Job Searching, Executive Edition with Nic Amos
Whether you're navigating a tough job market or aspiring to senior roles for the first time, this episode with Nic Amos, Product Manager Leader of Consumer Privacy & Fraud Operations at Kohl’s will prove the importance of proactive outreach. Learn about their bold approach to networking online, leveraging LinkedIn, and asserting their time during lengthy interviews.

Oct 25, 2023 • 32min
Episode 53: The Power of Your Network When Searching for a Job
Discover how Hillary Taverna, Product Manager at Kickstarter, landed her current role in a challenging job market. Learn about her strategic approach, including networking, sabbatical planning, and the importance of being authentic in professional interactions.

Oct 11, 2023 • 46min
Episode 52: Carmen Palmer, Chief Product Officer, Women In Product
What does a Chief Product Officer role look like at a non-profit organization? We’ll have Women In Product’s newest CPO, Carmen Palmer, describing her key responsibilities, career journey in Product Management, and the importance of networking during her job search.

Sep 27, 2023 • 38min
Episode 51: Insights and Series Wrap Up
As we wrap up our Path to CPO series, Elizabeth Ames and Rashmi Ramesh bring the Women In Product team together to share their favorite memories.

Sep 13, 2023 • 37min
Episode 50: A CEO's Perspective
This episode of Path to CPO highlights the importance of diversity in a company’s executive team. Ted Krantz, CEO at data.ai, shares his experience with hiring female CPOs and what a battle that process has been. Ted also gives tips for how women can be prepared to step into product leadership roles.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 54min
Episode 49: Working With Executive Recruiters
Chris Johnson, a seasoned executive recruiter, shares invaluable insights into CPO recruitment from a search perspective in this week’s #PathtoCPO. Gain a deeper understanding of the top qualities and processes that drive the search for the next Chief Product Officer. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry insider and enhance your own knowledge of executive recruitment.

Aug 9, 2023 • 50min
Episode 48: Amory Wakefield, Chief Product Officer, Aquabyte
Amory Wakefield, Chief Product Officer at Aquabyte, joins us on the latest episode of Path to CPO to share her incredible path to the C-Suite. Tune in to explore the impact of company culture on personal values, team relationships, and diversity in problem-solving.

Jul 26, 2023 • 52min
Episode 47: Heather Gordon Friedland, Chief Product Officer, Ancestry
On our latest episode of Path to CPO, learn how Chief Product Officer of Ancestry, Heather Gordon Friedland, shaped her experience as a dynamic leader in the evolving Internet landscape of the late 90s. Heather delves into how wearing multiple hats empowered her to excel as a versatile product leader. She motivates us to create exceptional products by finding joy in our work.

Jul 12, 2023 • 46min
Episode 46: Yuying Chen-Wynn, Chief Product Officer, Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Hear how Yuying Chen-Wynn worked her way to being a CPO at Barnes and Noble Education from starting out with a focus in computer science. This episode of Path to CPO shares perspective on being an out-of-the-box candidate in product and how this can actually be a superpower. Listen to Yuying’s story and find inspiration for your own professional journey.