The Product Podcast

Prashanthi Ravanavarapu from PayPal discusses leadership, justice-driven design, and building missionary teams. She shares insights from her journey and highlights the importance of customer understanding and creating inclusive solutions. The episode also touches on strategic vision, time management for product leaders, and fostering growth mindset in high-performing teams.

Former Apple engineer turned VP Product at Wealthfront, David Myszewski, shares his journey of launching the first iPhone and overseeing Wealthfront's 20x growth. He discusses innovative fintech features, simplifying products for clients, and future trends in bundling services. Gain insights on continuous innovation, customer feedback, and revolutionizing tech and fintech.

Join Francois Ajenstat, CPO at Amplitude, as he discusses mindset shifts for leaders, embracing Amazon's 'disagree and commit' principle, the future of AI in product management, and how Snowflake Native Amplitude is changing the game by simplifying and automating tasks.

Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer at Pendo, discusses the impact of OpenAI's ChatGPT on guide creation, analytics, and feedback synthesis. She shares insights on balancing AI advancements with customer satisfaction, integrating diverse products into one platform, and upcoming AI-driven product launch. The episode is filled with valuable insights for navigating the tech landscape.

Join Ryan Daly Gallardo, Senior VP at Dow Jones, as she shares insights on product management, leadership, and monetization strategies. Learn about Dow Jones' team structure, balancing user needs and revenue, AI impact on journalism, and the significance of context in data interpretation.

Ex-Chief Product Officer at Atlassian turned VC partner Joff Redfern shares insights on career evolution, talent management, and 'Rolling Four Plans.' He discusses AI investments, sustainable living, and effective communication in tech industries. Learn about product platform building, organizational changes, and the impact of AI on product management.

Join us in a new Product Podcast as Yi-Wei Ang, the Chief Product Officer at Talabat, takes us through his extraordinary journey of transforming Talabat from a local food delivery service into the largest multi-service tech company in the Middle East. Yi-Wei shares invaluable insights into how his team expanded from 100 to 550 in product and engineering, and how they tackled the challenges of scaling a tech company in a rapidly growing market.Discover the strategies behind structuring teams to stay closely aligned with business and customer issues, the importance of deep diving into each vertical, and the role of personalization in enhancing the customer experience. Learn about the potential for cross-selling between Talabat's diverse services and the innovative use of AI technology in customer experiences, such as AI-driven recipe generation in grocery stores.In this episode, we delve into the complexities of product strategy in growing markets, emphasizing the need to understand local cultures and the importance of having local sponsors for new features to ensure commercial success. Yi-Wei also discusses balancing tailored experiences with brand consistency across different regions, long-term planning and prioritization, and fostering a culture of vulnerability and learning from failures.This is a must-listen for anyone interested in product development and leadership in the fast-evolving tech landscape of the Middle East.Episode highlights 🚀(00:00) 👋 Intro(00:55) 🏗️ Building a Multi-Service Tech Company(01:30) 🍽️ About Talabat(05:30) 🚀 Overcoming Early Startup Challenges(10:57) 📈 Product Strategy in Growing Markets(15:45) ⚖️ Balancing Innovation with Market Demand(22:08) 🌟 Product Leadership and Vulnerability Insights(28:12) 🔮 Future Trends in Tech IndustrySocial Links:Follow our Podcast on Tik Tok hereFollow Product School on LinkedIn hereJoin Product School's free events here Find out more about Product School hereBrought to you by:Pendo, the only all-in-one product experience platform for any type of application. With all the tools you need, in one simple-to-use platform, Pendo makes it easy to answer critical questions about how users are engaging with your product—then turn those insights into action—all so you can get your users to do what you actually want them to do. Visit our website to create your free Pendo account today, and start building better experiences across every corner of your product.Credits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuest: Yi-Wei Ang

Álvaro Morales, CEO of Orb, delves into product pricing strategies, collaboration across departments, and usage-based pricing models. He discusses the balancing act of value metrics, introducing new pricing to customers, and the concept of reverse trials. The episode also touches on billing system challenges, transitioning to usage-based pricing, and creating value displays that maintain customer engagement. Learn how to master pricing for your business.

Former CPO at Lonely Planet, Priyankka Mani, shares insights on her career spanning Google and Amazon. Topics include pricing strategy in e-commerce, challenges in machine learning, global expansion, digital transformation at Lonely Planet, and balancing velocity and quality in business.

Former Chief Product Officer at TripAdvisor, Fabrice des Mazery, shares insights on product management, ethics, and combating burnout. Topics include developing a strong product culture, transparent communication in large-scale operations, and the interconnectedness of user needs, ethics, and business outcomes. He emphasizes empathy within product teams, mindful living to prevent burnout, and the value of maintaining an ethical approach to product development. Practical insights for product leaders navigating modern challenges.